In my view, some states go beyond our understanding, this one is one of them. Is it because the gift of speech has not been granted to the animals that they will reciprocate with such intense looks? This project aims to transcend the easy pictures of spectacular animals. This body of work focuses on the inner beauty of these animals, updated through intimate close-ups as well as some unique morphological details. To accomplish these images, it was mandatory that they be aware of my presence and accept it. The process required a set of elegant approaches prudent and peaceful, only to be rewarded with these pictures. The exceptional skills of my guide, Tosha and his tracker were the key elements in the success of this South African adventure. Slowly, we reached close enough to capture those moments. Slowly, we created the necessary privacy, so that the eye contact became an inward door. We ventured very close to our subjects, sometimes too close. AWARDS Lux 2015 • Unpublished Portrait — Grand Prize International Color Awards 2015 • Wildlife — Winner Applied Arts 2015 • Nature Landscapes — Winner Communication Arts 2015 • Unpublished — Award Of Excellence
