Alison Lee Rubie, Heartbeat's of the Forest: Mountain Gorilla's in Focus. (ANIMAL & NATURE 2024)

This collection captures the intimate lives of Uganda's mountain gorillas, deep within their lush forest habitat. Being granted the permission to enter their world, it is a humbling experience to be in their presence. I feel that each photograph reveals the strength, tenderness, and profound connection these majestic creatures share with their environment, offering a rare glimpse into the world of one of Earth's most endangered species.

Images have been resized for web display, which may cause some loss of image quality. Note: Original high-resolution images are used for judging.