Animal rescue portraits 1

Celso works at the animal rescue centre The Tropical Zoo in Isleworth west London.
They are being forced to move from their current location and are trying to raise funds to secure a new location in Hounslow.
We've been going there for over ten years now and its always a total thrill to see such incredibly beautiful creatures in such close quarters
All of the animals have been confiscated and housed at the zoo, many being illegally brought into the country through Heathrow. Today I discussed the possibility of producing a series of portraits of people and patrons of the Zoo with some of the animals. These could be sold in various ways to raise some much needed funding. (and some great photo opportunities for me!)
If you're in the area it really is worth a trip.

Eurycantha calcarata or New Guinea Spiny Stick Insect