Primate poseurs: Stunning images show the many human-like expressions of chimpanzees
A wildlife photographer has created a stunning series of portraits showing the incredible expressive faces on chimpanzees.
Gabi Guiard took the images during a visit to the Chimpanzee Sanctuary in Kenya - and the results are simply amazing.
The close up photos show a range of emotions not unfamiliar to humans - which go from one chimp crying out in fury to another in quiet contemplation.
Range: From a cool pout (left) to an angry shout, wildlife photographer Gabi Guiard has created a stunning set of portraits showing the expressive faces on chimpanzees
Faces: One of the Kenyan Chimpanzees appears deep in contemplation, (left) while another has a look of disdain as he peers down his nose at the photographer
Gobsmacked: With its mouth gaping and eyes wide open, the chimp on the right appears astonished (left) while the animal on the right gives it the puppy dog eyes
The animal's emotions are clearly visible in their deep brown eyes - and their faces wrinkle to show their feelings.
Gabi, who spent almost two hours capturing the faces of a group of eight chimps, said: 'I love when I have the chance to spend my time in the wild.
'I'm always captured by the feeling of having the privilege to see the animals' behaviour.
'At the end of the day, we are animals too, and when I look at these pictures, it makes me realise that we share the same gestures, emotions, attitudes as they do.
'I want to capture all of those emotions. It's fascinating, and it really drives and inspires me.'
Complex characters: The chimpanzee on the left gives a long and lingering gaze while the one on the right appears deep in thought
Cheeky chappy: This chimp has a mischievous glint in his eye (left) while another appears almost human as it scratches its chin while pondering the issues of the day
Welcoming: With his lips just slightly apart this chimpanzee appears be showing appreciation or acceptance, while another nibbles on a plant stem while deep in thought
