These Animal Pics Are So Perfect, You'll Think They're Photoshopped

8. Photograph 18

"Who is I? Where is I?" This picture catches an apparently existential crisis in the animal world, producing an image that's funny and strangely relevant. Possibly a wide-eyed owl, a confused-looking dog, or a startled cat, the subject is caught in an expression that suggests great bewilderment. The animal's facial traits—perhaps slanted head, furrowed brow (if visible), or unfocused gaze—combine to remarkably match human emotions of uncertainty or disorientation. The image's appeal and humor come from this anthropomorphic aspect. The photographer has caught a brief moment where the creature's typical alert or calm demeanor gives way to what looks to be total bewilderment. Maybe the animal woke up in a strange environment, came upon an object it doesn't know, or just got startled by the camera. Whatever the reason, the outcome is a picture that gently reflects human times of uncertainty. This picture not only makes viewers smile but also emphasizes animals' expressive powers, therefore reminding them of the complicated emotional life of species we sometimes overlook. This quirky but provocative picture asks us to investigate the inner experiences of the creatures we live beside.