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 Road through IcelandRick Massar
Road through IcelandRick Massar Grand Canyon at sunrise IIRick Massar
Grand Canyon at sunrise IIRick Massar Scotland - Urquhart Castle at Loch NessRick Massar
Scotland - Urquhart Castle at Loch NessRick Massar Scotland - View of Loch CarronRick Massar
Scotland - View of Loch CarronRick Massar Scotland - View of Loch NessRick Massar
Scotland - View of Loch NessRick Massar Scotland - Small River through the Scottish LandscapeRick Massar
Scotland - Small River through the Scottish LandscapeRick Massar Scotland - River through Scottish LandscapeRick Massar
Scotland - River through Scottish LandscapeRick Massar Scotland - Typical Scottish Country Road with Stone WallRick Massar
Scotland - Typical Scottish Country Road with Stone WallRick Massar Scotland - Culloden Battlefield MemorialRick Massar
Scotland - Culloden Battlefield MemorialRick Massar Scotland - An Lochan Uaine - The Green LakeRick Massar
Scotland - An Lochan Uaine - The Green LakeRick Massar Scotland - An Lochan Uaine - The Green LakeRick Massar
Scotland - An Lochan Uaine - The Green LakeRick Massar Scotland, Isle of Skye - Sea views during the Quiraing hikeRick Massar
Scotland, Isle of Skye - Sea views during the Quiraing hikeRick Massar Scotland - Mealt Falls waterfall on Isle of SkyeRick Massar
Scotland - Mealt Falls waterfall on Isle of SkyeRick Massar Scotland - View from Old Man of StorrRick Massar
Scotland - View from Old Man of StorrRick Massar Scotland - Rainbow with a view during the Quiraing hikeRick Massar
Scotland - Rainbow with a view during the Quiraing hikeRick Massar Scotland - Old Man of StorrRick Massar
Scotland - Old Man of StorrRick Massar Scotland - Wild camping overlooking the Isle of SkyeRick Massar
Scotland - Wild camping overlooking the Isle of SkyeRick Massar Scotland - Small river through the Scottish countrysideRick Massar
Scotland - Small river through the Scottish countrysideRick Massar Scotland - Eilean Donan castle during the rainRick Massar
Scotland - Eilean Donan castle during the rainRick Massar