Talk to The Hand ...

I like the composition and execution Vincent, but can't help wonder if a lower POV might have been better, however not knowing the restrictions you had this might not have been appropriate. Or, the BG might have also caused issues with a lower shot. Nice detail and engaging pose. Not sure if the removal of the finger bottom RHC might be better or not? Again, perhaps a slight move to the left would have also avoided the blade of grass too?

TFS
Steve

PS With the restrictions on Title you could have run with 'HOW'

A high five from the foot. Not something you see a lot.
Well executed, Ashley. Like the tones and how the face and high five foot have wonderful detail while allowing the rest of the image its furry softness.

Many thanks for taking the time to view and leave comments Steve and Wayne :^)

Steve: As it happens, I was precariously crouching on a steep, narrow strip of embankment inches above the moat that surrounds the island this Gibbon was on, and she was sitting on the opposite side also very close to the edge (they often like to sit by it, dip their hands in, and suck the droplets caught in their hairs), so the only real way for me to have acquired a lower angle of view would have been to enter this stretch of water, which may have gotten me a better shot, but may also have gotten me severely reprimanded if not banned from the zoo ;^p

As you may have noticed in my previous thread, of this one's mate, there are all sorts of distracting elements and colours to be found around these islands, which can all too easily creep into the backgrounds of photos especially, as you astutely noted, when attempting to gain a lower POV. This is something I am generally aware of and make every effort to position myself whereby there's nothing but natural-looking elements in the background.

As to the obstructive grass, I tried several shots from different angles, but unless I stood up, there was no way to not have at least one or two blades in front of her.

Thanks Ashley for the feedback & background to the shot.

Information like this, coupled with the image always helps the viewer/audience to understand the image and more importantly, understand why the shot was taken at that angle, POV etc. Zoos are notorious for creating awkward angles and difficult perspective and guess not photographer friendly in certain respects, however they are not build for us. Hindsight is a wonderful thing and sitting in front of a screen, it is very easy to make suggestions on improvements etc, being there and seeing the restrictions and how to deal with them to get the best in another. Interesting note about dipping their hands in the water.

The blade of grass, well that's wildlife for you.

Steve

Given the restraint of location, I think you made a very nice image.

Thanks for the response Steve, and for your comment Lon :^)