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거의 인간과 똑같은 행동을 보이는 동물의 모습

까까마까 2012. 11. 17. 16:42

 

 

 

 

Almost human:

Photographer's intimate studio portraits

that show wild creatures making unnervingly similar gestures to us

 

 

 

 

 

 

Almost human: Photographer's intimate studio portraits

that show wild creatures making unnervingly similar gestures to us
 

 

 

 

 

How he got them to sit still, we don't know.

 

But somehow award-winning UK-based photographer Tim Flach managed it, and this was the result.

 

The 54-year-old has created a collection of incredible photographic portraits of animals so intimate they reveal the complex emotions of their subjects. And the emotions on show look strikingly familiar to our own.
 

 

 

 

These stunning pictures were created by UK-based photographer Tim Flach, who has made a name taking intimate photos of animals

These stunning pictures were created by UK-based photographer Tim Flach, who has made a name taking intimate photos of animals

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0021_Panda_Portrait copy.jpgAfter receiving worldwide attention for his photographs of dogs and horses in projects titled Dogs Gods and Equus, London-based

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

London-based photographer Tim Flach's latest project, titled More Than Human, consists of intimate studio portraits of various wild animals, from various monkeys and apes to specially-bred featherless chickens

 

Mr Flach is known for his highly-stylized animal portraits. His work aims to capture the emotion animals evoke in humans

 

Almost humanlike: Turned away from the camera, this gorilla was captured for a spectacularly intimate shot

Almost humanlike: Turned away from the camera, this gorilla was captured for a spectacularly intimate shot

After receiving worldwide attention for his photographs of dogs and horses in projects titled Dogs Gods and Equus, Mr Flach, from London, turned his attention to more exotic creatures.

His latest project, titled More Than Human, consists of intimate studio portraits of various wild animals, from various monkeys and apes to specially-bred featherless chickens.

 

 

 

The description of Mr Flach’s work on his website reads: 'Although drawn from different animal species, Tim Flach brings his subjects into such close focus that we begin to read their poses and gestures as we would the body language of a human figure, face or hand [...] We find ourselves irresistibly drawn into a distinctly anthropomorphic tête à tête, suddenly able to see eye to eye with a curiously kindred species whose behavior is not unlike our own.'

 

 

 

 

 

London-based photographer Tim Flach's latest project, titled More Than Human, consists of intimate studio portraits of various wild animals, from various monkeys and apes to specially-bred featherless chickens

London-based photographer Tim Flach's latest project, titled More Than Human, consists of intimate studio portraits of various wild animals, from various monkeys and apes to specially-bred featherless chickens

 

 

 

 

 

Mr Flach has received worldwide attention for his photographs of dogs and horses in projects titled Dogs Gods and Equus. Now he has turned his attention to more exotic creatures

Mr Flach has received worldwide attention for his photographs of dogs and horses in projects titled Dogs Gods and Equus. Now he has turned his attention to more exotic creatures

 

Near naked: A chicken pictured mid-stride with one eye on the camera

Near naked: A chicken pictured mid-stride with one eye on the camera

 

Spreading its wings: Up close and personal with a peacock

Spreading its wings: Up close and personal with a peacock

 

 

This portrait of an elephant shows it spouting water from its trunk

This portrait of an elephant shows it spouting water from its trunk

 

Tim Flach brings his subjects into such close focus that we begin to read their poses and gestures as we would the body language of a human figure, face or hand

Tim Flach brings his subjects into such close focus that we begin to read their poses and gestures as we would the body language of a human figure, face or hand

 

Sad eyes: This orangutan is pictured gazing out of shot, thoughtfully

Sad eyes: This orangutan is pictured gazing out of shot, thoughtfully

 

 

A capuchin monkey picks at his finger, and looks surprised

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A white tiger looking proudly

 

A capuchin monkey picks at his finger, and looks surprised (left) while a rare white tiger (right) is intrigued
 

 

Mr Flach graduated from the renowned St Martins School of Art in London and

has spent the past 20 years working taking pictures for advertising.
 

 

He has worked for Adidas, Cirque du Soleil, Jaguar and Sony during his career.

But more recently he become known for his highly-stylized animal portraits.

 His work aims to capture the emotion animals evoke in humans.
 

 

To do this, he brings his subjects into such close focus that the viewer begins to read

the gestures and body language as we would a human being.
 

 

His work has been widely exhibited in the UK, U.S. and Far East and

he has also lectured extensively around the world.

 

The photos will go on display at the Osborne Samuel Gallery in London's Mayfair from December 5 to 21.
 

 

 

 

A look of concern? A gorilla's orange eyes are seen gazing out in this intimate portrait

A look of concern? A gorilla's orange eyes are seen gazing out in this intimate portrait

 

Very personal: Two apes enjoy an intimate moment together

Very personal: Two apes enjoy an intimate moment together

 

A bat looks almost shy as it covers its face from the camera

A bat looks almost shy as it covers its face from the camera

 

 

 

London-based photographer Tim Flach just released a new series of photos called “More Than Human,” a gallery of animal portraits that are unlike anything we’ve seen before.

 

 

 

 

Seven years in the making, these remarkably intimate photos capture the gestures and

expressions of animals in a way that’s eerily human — but at other times completely foreign.

The result is a highly engaging gallery that’s as poignant as it is beautiful.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mr Flach graduated from the renowned St Martins School of Art in London and

has spent the past 20 years working taking pictures for advertising.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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