This picture captures the intense, almost hypnotic gaze of a bird that feels at once ancient and mysterious. Captured in black and white, the image exudes a timeless power. The sharp eyes seem to look straight through the lens, like a silent confrontation between animal and man. The texture of the feathers and the chiselled beak are highlighted by the subtle play of light and shadow, bringing every detail to life.
The monochrome tones enhance the sense of serenity as well as tension: nothing distracts from the animal's pure form and expression. The background fades into soft lines, drawing all attention to the face - a portrait that is as stately as it is curious.
There is a certain dignity in this look, an echo of the wild nature and survival instinct embodied by this creature. It is a photograph that not only observes but also challenges you to look back. A moment of pure intensity, captured in silence, in which strength and vulnerability merge.
In short, this is not just another animal portrait: it is a study in character, rhythm and emotion - an image that lingers long after you have seen it.
Photography was born out of passion, but has also become work. I mainly photograph outdoors in greenery and also like to go home and abroad to capture our beautiful world. My specializations are travel photography, nature (landscape and macro) and architecture. My latest work can also.. Read more…