Photo: Self-Portrait of a female Celebes crested macaque in North Sulawesi, Indonesia, 2011. David Slater via Wikimedia Commons.
There is nothing quite like animal photographs to change the way we see the world. No longer are we, the human being, the center of attention—which can be quite a relief. There’s something very relaxing about getting outside of yourself. Animal photography has powers unlike any other genre that exists: it reminds us of the profundity of existence itself. It makes us aware that no matter how you slice it: life is hard. But it’s also charming, endearing, inspiring, and humbling.
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In celebration of all the creatures that exist on our green Earth, Crave has put together a collection of some of the best animal photography of the past 20 years.
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