In southwestern Uganda, where misty bamboo forests merge into steep volcanic slopes, lies Mgahinga National Park - a sanctuary for the rare mountain gorilla. Only a small number of these impressive primates live here in close-knit family groups, led by an imposing silverback. Meeting them is an experience beyond words: the deep, calm gaze of a gorilla reflects both strength and tenderness.
As you trek through the park, you move through a landscape of ferns, mosses and mist. Suddenly, the greenery breaks open and a gorilla group appears in peace, eating, playing or dreaming among the bamboo. The proximity of these animals leaves a lasting impression - a moment of pure connection between man and nature.
This photo collection captures the majesty and fragility of the mountain gorilla: their social interactions, expressive faces and the serene strength with which they move through the forest. A tribute to a species that symbolises protection, respect and harmony with nature.
                                
 Grand Canyon at sunriseRick Massar
Grand Canyon at sunriseRick Massar Scotland - Old Man of StorrRick Massar
Scotland - Old Man of StorrRick Massar Madagascar - Zafimaniry villageRick Massar
Madagascar - Zafimaniry villageRick Massar Madagascar - Local people for wood carvingsRick Massar
Madagascar - Local people for wood carvingsRick Massar Monteverde Cloud Forest – The Enchanted Mist of Costa RicaRick Massar
Monteverde Cloud Forest – The Enchanted Mist of Costa RicaRick Massar View of the Arenal Volcano – The Icon of Costa RicaRick Massar
View of the Arenal Volcano – The Icon of Costa RicaRick Massar Arenal Hanging Bridges – Mistico ParkRick Massar
Arenal Hanging Bridges – Mistico ParkRick Massar Jesus Christ Lizard – The Basilisk of Costa RicaRick Massar
Jesus Christ Lizard – The Basilisk of Costa RicaRick Massar Sunset Over the Beach in Drake Bay – Magic by the OceanRick Massar
Sunset Over the Beach in Drake Bay – Magic by the OceanRick Massar Sloth - The symbol of tranquillity in Costa Rica's national parksRick Massar
Sloth - The symbol of tranquillity in Costa Rica's national parksRick Massar Sloth - The symbol of tranquillity in Costa Rica's national parksRick Massar
Sloth - The symbol of tranquillity in Costa Rica's national parksRick Massar Blue-grey tanager - Touch of tropical blue in Costa RicaRick Massar
Blue-grey tanager - Touch of tropical blue in Costa RicaRick Massar Mgahinga's hidden gems - The rare golden monkeysRick Massar
Mgahinga's hidden gems - The rare golden monkeysRick Massar Dawn over the lake - Dew, mist and silenceRick Massar
Dawn over the lake - Dew, mist and silenceRick Massar Lake Bunyonyi - Silence between the hillsRick Massar
Lake Bunyonyi - Silence between the hillsRick Massar Islands in the mist - Poetic moments by the lakeRick Massar
Islands in the mist - Poetic moments by the lakeRick Massar Timeless rhythm - Elephants on the plains of UgandaRick Massar
Timeless rhythm - Elephants on the plains of UgandaRick Massar The last glow - Kidepo on fire and restRick Massar
The last glow - Kidepo on fire and restRick Massar Kidepo's symbol - The kob in its natural richnessRick Massar
Kidepo's symbol - The kob in its natural richnessRick Massar Primal balance - Crocodile in its natural richnessRick Massar
Primal balance - Crocodile in its natural richnessRick Massar