Barbary ape at The Rock of Gibraltar

[thegman]

This shot was taken on a recent visit to Gibraltar. The apes are wild and roam free and at times they can be very aggressive. All c&c most welcome. Thanks.

[Geoff F]

With the image which is visible here, the ape seems a bit lost amongst the background foliage; but it looks much clearer and crisper when viewed at full screen size.

[bnnrcn]

Yes it looks better at full screen size IMO it would look good in color, may I ask why you preferred B&W?

[Shadowman]

Nice shot.

[Brownbear]

Gorgeous image! Albeit I think it would be lovely to see in colour.

[FootLoose]

That does look like an aggressive individual, Gerry. I think the background needs to be toned down a bit to allow the ape to stand out more, though.

[Shadowman]

That does look like an aggressive individual, Gerry. I think the background needs to be toned down a bit to allow the ape to stand out more, though.

I've been told their aggression is limited to stealing but you can never tell what sets a primate off, strong cologne, eye to eye contact.

[thegman]

Yes it looks better at full screen size IMO it would look good in color, may I ask why you preferred B&W?

Hi Binnur, thanks for your comments. originally I tried a very tight b&w crop of just the eyes which I quite liked, so thought I try the full image. I'll post colour image and would be grateful for your input

[thegman]

I've been told their aggression is limited to stealing but you can never tell what sets a primate off, strong cologne, eye to eye contact.

John, the day after I took this shot an Englishman and his group were attacked by a group of adult apes, the end result was the guy received a bite to his forearm requiring 40 stitches to a 1'' wound......ouch

[thegman]

Thanks for all the comments, I have posted the colour version for comparison, all comments gratefully received

[bnnrcn]

Hi Gerry , I certainly prefer the color one, very nice. IMO the whole image is a bit too bright,especially the plants in the BG. I think you can fix it with PP easily

After seeing your post about 40 stitches, it is better to stay away from them

[IzzieK]

+1 to all of Binnur's comment...like the colour one better.

[Shadowman]

John, the day after I took this shot an Englishman and his group were attacked by a group of adult apes, the end result was the guy received a bite to his forearm requiring 40 stitches to a 1'' wound......ouch

That's very sad, were there any more details regarding the attack?

[thegman]

That's very sad, were there any more details regarding the attack?

John, this was the article I read the day after my visit.

http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-n...s-brit-4497929

[thegman]

Thank you for all your comments, hopefully the latest version should be nearer the mark.

Edited version.

[Shadowman]

John, this was the article I read the day after my visit.

http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-n...s-brit-4497929

Gerry,

I read in a related article that officials believe thinning out the primate population could help stem future attacks.

[Brownbear]

Hi Gerry,

Just to say I prefer the colour version. Extra gorgeous in colour!

[thegman]

Gerry,

I read in a related article that officials believe thinning out the primate population could help stem future attacks.

Yes John , they have just transferred some to Scotland to a safari park not quite ''the wild'' but better than the other option , a cull.

http://www.scotsman.com/news/odd/gib...land-1-3573406

[bnnrcn]

Your edit looks much better Gerry , I would throw the B&W away

[thegman]

Your edit looks much better Gerry , I would throw the B&W away

Thanks Binnur, consider it done . What was I thinking? I'll blame working night shift.