Hailed as one of the greatest nature photographers of our time, Frans Lanting portrays wild creatures as ambassadors for the preservation of complete ecosystems. This unique view of wildlife, which lies at the heart of his work, provides some insight into why his photographs are so hauntingly beautiful. There is a definitive moment in the observation of an animal when an essential truth is revealed, 'Portraits'captures this in all its images. Download 16 of theseintriguing photos.