- Photographer Goran Anastasovski captured the astonishing series of sepia snapshots of the big cats over 10 years
- The 46-year-old documented the behaviour of animals such as lions, tigers and leopards at Skopje Zoo, Macedonia
- He insisted that the photographs show that big cats have a lot of the traits humans value - such as love and bravery
This
series of spectacular sepia shots gives a stunning insight into the
lives of the big cats at a Macedonian zoo - where a dedicated
photographer spent 10 years recording their behaviour.
Photographer
Goran Anastasovski devoted a decade of his life to taking snapshots of
the lions, tigers and leopards when at their most unguarded and
intimate.
The
46-year-old, from Macedonia, hoped to emphasise the animals' human
qualities in the photographs, taken at Skopje Zoo in Gradski Park,
Macedonia.
Personality: Photographer Goran
Anastasovski devoted a decade of his life to taking this series of
astonishing snapshots of big cats
Incredible
detail: The sepia photographs give an insight into the lives of the big
cats living at Skopje Zoo in Gradski Park, Macedonia
'I adore big cats and am fascinated with their beauty, said Anastasovski.
'I
took these photos to show people that these cats have everything we so
desperately want - such as love, bravery, sincerity and loyalty.
'My goal is to introduce people to the beauty and character of the big cats.
'They are endangered animals and they should be loved, not killed.'
Anastasovski's
images show leopards, lions and tigers in surprisingly relaxed poses,
with many of them sharing intimate moments with their companions.
Affectionate: The 46-year-old
photographer said the snapshots show that big cats have a lot of
personality traits that human beings value
Caring: He said the animals' behaviour
clearly shows 'love, bravery, sincerity and loyalty' as he studied them
over 10 years at the zoo
Intimate: A number of the photographs show the big cats interacting in pairs, while others are solo shots of the animals roaring
Companions: Here, two leopards living
at the Skopje Zoo share a quiet moment, unaware that they are being
watched by the photographer
Some
of the shots show pairs of animals together in affectionate poses,
while others feature the big cats snarling and staring at the camera.
Anastasovski admitted that, despite the bond he feels with the cats, they would waste no time in having him for dinner.
'I visit them very often and I think that they know me very well,' he said..
'The interesting thing is that after all these years they still try to eat me after they see the lens.'
Danger:
Even after 10 years of interacting with the animals, Anastasovski is
under no illusions that the animals would be gentle with him,
Watching: The photographer laughed
that despite all his time with the animals, they still try to eat him
the moment they spot the lens
Intense: The series captures the animal's faces in enchanting detail, with the photographer hoping to emphasise their human qual
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