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These romantic sepia shots show lovers enjoying quiet, unguarded moments together – but the subjects are not besotted couples; they are fearsome big cats. Freelance snapper Goran Anastasovski has devoted more than 10 years of his life to photographing big cats and other animals. The 46-year-old from Macedonia aims to emphasize their human qualities in his photographs. (Photo by Goran Anastasovski/Caters News)

These romantic sepia shots show lovers enjoying quiet, unguarded moments together – but the subjects are not besotted couples; they are fearsome big cats. Freelance snapper Goran Anastasovski has devoted more than 10 years of his life to photographing big cats and other animals. The 46-year-old from Macedonia aims to emphasize their human qualities in his photographs. (Photo by Goran Anastasovski/Caters News)



"I visit them very often and I think that they know me very well," he said. (Photo by Goran Anastasovski/Caters News)

"I visit them very often and I think that they know me very well," he said. (Photo by Goran Anastasovski/Caters News)



Goran said: "I adore big cats and am fascinated with their beauty". (Photo by Goran Anastasovski/Caters News)

Goran said: "I adore big cats and am fascinated with their beauty". (Photo by Goran Anastasovski/Caters News)



"They are endangered animals and they should be loved, not killed'. (Photo by Goran Anastasovski/Caters News)

"They are endangered animals and they should be loved, not killed'. (Photo by Goran Anastasovski/Caters News)



Goran admitted that, despite the bond he feels with the cats, they would waste no time in having him for dinner. (Photo by Goran Anastasovski/Caters News)

Goran admitted that, despite the bond he feels with the cats, they would waste no time in having him for dinner. (Photo by Goran Anastasovski/Caters News)



Some of the shots show pairs of animals together in affectionate poses, while others feature the big cats snarling and staring at the camera. (Photo by Goran Anastasovski/Caters News)

Some of the shots show pairs of animals together in affectionate poses, while others feature the big cats snarling and staring at the camera. (Photo by Goran Anastasovski/Caters News)



Freelance snapper Goran Anastasovski has devoted more than 10 years of his life to photographing big cats and other animals. (Photo by Goran Anastasovski/Caters News)

Freelance snapper Goran Anastasovski has devoted more than 10 years of his life to photographing big cats and other animals. (Photo by Goran Anastasovski/Caters News)



"My goal is to introduce people to the beauty and character of the big cats". (Photo by Goran Anastasovski/Caters News)

"My goal is to introduce people to the beauty and character of the big cats". (Photo by Goran Anastasovski/Caters News)



The 46-year-old, from Macedonia, aims to emphasize their human qualities in his photographs. (Photo by Goran Anastasovski/Caters News)

The 46-year-old, from Macedonia, aims to emphasize their human qualities in his photographs. (Photo by Goran Anastasovski/Caters News)



"I took these photos to show people that these cats have everything we so desperately want – such as love, bravery, sincerity and loyalty". (Photo by Goran Anastasovski/Caters News)

"I took these photos to show people that these cats have everything we so desperately want – such as love, bravery, sincerity and loyalty". (Photo by Goran Anastasovski/Caters News)



"The interesting thing is that after all these years they still try to eat me after they see the lens". (Photo by Goran Anastasovski/Caters News)

"The interesting thing is that after all these years they still try to eat me after they see the lens". (Photo by Goran Anastasovski/Caters News)



Goran's images, which show leopards, lions and tigers in surprisingly relaxed poses, were taken at Skopje Zoo in Gradski Park, Skopje, Macedonia. (Photo by Goran Anastasovski/Caters News)

Goran's images, which show leopards, lions and tigers in surprisingly relaxed poses, were taken at Skopje Zoo in Gradski Park, Skopje, Macedonia. (Photo by Goran Anastasovski/Caters News)
11 Jan 2016 08:01:00