Humans hedghogs cats and camelsà we are all fellow members of one almighty mob the kingdom of Animalia.
Since time immemorial we have shared the earth with animals as friends or foe as our companions or beasts of burden; dome to be feared and others revered.
The word æanimalÆ stems from the Latin anima meaning ôsoul spirit breath of lifeö. Award-winning photographer Rachael Hale has captured that spirit and soul in her animal subjects for this exceptional book ItÆs a Zoo Out There.
Domestic and exotic tame and feral docile and riotous: this gathering of 101 of her favourite portraits is a dream come true for Rachael a world-renowned photographer who has made her name portraying the magnificence of the animal kingdom.
These images have been lovingly collected over eight years and all the creatures remain close to her heart. None is more poignant than her beloved Newfoundland Henry a majestic dog whose huge heart and boundless patience are illustrated throughout this book.
Through a great deal of her own perseverance patience and understanding of animals. Rachael Hale has caught on camera some of the remarkable qualities of our four-legged feathered and finned friends.