Portraits Of Exotic Animals Looking Directly Into The Camera
For me, the most powerful connection to any subject, whether human or animal, is through the eyes. Once I started this project, it became immediately clear that the direct gaze into the camera was the most compelling photograph I could capture and the most difficult to get. There were a number of shoots where the animal never looked straight at me, and there were many others where this happened only once and only for a few seconds. Regardless, when it did occur, there was something deeply resonant about the encounter that was profound in the moment and primal in its roots.
For these sessions with animals, my usual way of working with subjects was completely altered. Specific verbal directions were replaced by patient waiting and observation a kind of meditation in the middle of organized chaos.
I discovered that in the midst of our modern human civilization with all its technological complexities, animals still remain stark symbols of a simpler life and a wilderness lost, and, most importantly, as dramatic reminders that we are not alone, we are not separate we are part of a beautifully rich and interconnected diversity of life.
Many of the images can be seen in my new book, Wild Life . You can find my previous post about owls on Bored Panda too.
Arctic Fox
African Elephant
Mandrill
Chimpanzee
Mountain Lion
Capuchin Monkey
Caracal
Baboon
Orangutan
Chimpanzee
Serval
Cheetah
Siberian Tiger
Golden Tiger
White Tiger
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An e-trip to the zoo to se these beautiful animals.
Enjoy
What magnificent creatures!! Thanks for sharing RIO!!
Love these pictures! Can't pick a favorite...I'm partial to cats but those primates are amazing!
Thanks for sharing another good find, RiO!
I would like to know how the photographer got them to look directly into the camera....
They are so expressive! It wouldn't have surprised me if they had been crying...
I have a game that I play a lot-- zoo tycoon-- and many of these animals are in that game. It is great to see a real picture of them!
Thanks for sharing these!
Nona
I agree I love pictures of animals and I love visiting zoos and parks where animals are present.
Thanks for the feedback
Uppy
I am partial to the big cats myself
Thanks for the feedback and glad you liked these
Nona
Good question, either he is the wild animal whisperer or perhaps some tender bits of meat exchanged hands in payment for the posing.
Dowser
You are most welcome, glad you liked them.
You're welcome!
Great photos RIO. Enjoyed them a lot.
R W
Thanks for that perspective and I agree with you about the eyes
Thanks for the feedback
Kavika
I am glad that you liked the pictures
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