Daniel Medel made this engaging connection with an orangutan at the San Diego Zoo recently. You can imagine the surprise Medel got when this beautiful beast sat down right in front of him, practically posing -- meeting eye to eye.
This photograph and moment reflect the soulful spirit of the animal. Medel was able to create a connection by being patient and finding the right spot.
Medel said that growing up in Mexico, he was brought up around photography. He said he has fond memories of his father and uncles taking pictures at parties and special events and then rushing home to develop the film in a darkroom -- a.