Wild Animals From Up Close: 60 Portraits By This Photographer

Wild animals, though magnificent, usually can only be watched by us from afar. Which is why pictures taken by Pedro Jarque Krebs leave such a big impression. The award-winning Peruvian photographer captures different species of wild creatures in a way that feels very up close and intimate. It wouldn’t be too hard to mistake these portraits for paintings!

Krebs also draws attention to extinction problems like the fact that more than half of our planet’s animal populations have been wiped out in the last 50 years. Scroll down to see the amazing work by this artist.

More info: Instagram | pedrojarque.com

credits: pjarquek

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Recently I did a big project with the Madrid Zoo in Spain to present the animals that are part of the conservation programs for endangered species. The result of this work is permanently exhibited in the Madrid Metro. The goal is to spread the message about the importance of these programs today to save species from extinction. I have also carried out projects in collaboration with animal rescue centers that come from illegal trade or abandonment. The situation of wild animals is critical today and I hope that my work will help to raise awareness of this.”