Beusker: Look into My Eyes

Look into My Eyes is the debut monograph by acclaimed nature photographer Lars Beusker, bringing together his finest black-and-white portraits of wild animals. Exhibited in galleries around the world, Beusker's photographs are known for their extraordinary intimacy, with limited editions of just ten prints per image making his work highly sought after by collectors.

Named Nature Photographer of the Year 2022, Beusker approaches wild animals at remarkably close range, often within two meters, creating an almost human sense of encounter through direct eye contact. Using short focal lengths, he captures every detail—from wrinkles and individual hairs to the powerful muscles beneath the skin—of giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, elephants, and big cats. The result is a series of striking portraits that seem to dissolve the distance between viewer and animal.

Combining the immediacy of wildlife photography with the aesthetic of fine art, Look into My Eyes offers an intimate and unforgettable encounter with the animal world—a captivating volume for nature lovers, photography enthusiasts, and collectors alike.

The photographer Lars Beusker from Westphalia specialises in animal portraits and has been awarded the Nature Photographer of the Year 2022 Award for this. As often as he can, he travels into the wilderness and captures unique moments in black and white, the likes of which have rarely been seen. His unique selling point: making eye contact with the animals to create a unique intimacy. His works are represented in galleries worldwide and now appear in Beusker's first monograph.