This is the story of a Berber monkey looking back, directly into the lens of the camera. It is a snapshot, but the monkey seems to want to say something with its gaze. Perhaps it is curious about the photographer, Or maybe it feels lonely and is seeking contact with another creature. Perhaps it wants to tell the photographer that life in captivity is tough and lonely. The image evokes different emotions in the viewer: wonder, sympathy, compassion, admiration. It is a wonderful example of how an animal can communicate without words, only with a look into the camera.
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My name is Gwen Chatouani I am a creative, empathetic and high-feeling person who loves nature, animals and people. Photography is my passion and my way of capturing the beauty of the world. Through photography and pursuing my hobby, I have regained the..
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