Zoos work to preserve nature, protecting animals from the encroaching human presence in their native environments. Cages and glass – these barriers exist to protect both the animals and the visitors. Photographer Boza Ivanovic, however, artfully transforms this dynamic in his latest book, Out of the Wild: Zoo Portraits. His photographs pull viewers past protective boundaries, reinstating a sensation of awe and even fear. Here, zoo animals appear as they do in nature – without the perceived safety of barriers. The animals in his pictures are at once as terrifying as they are hauntingly beautiful.
I love this book. It is so beautiful. You can literally spend hours flipping through this book. If you are an animal lover, this is a must get book. You can only appreciate the beauty of the animals featured. I can only recommend Out of The Wild.
