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As a bipedal, mostly hairless primate, I usually inspire fear and dread in other forms of life. But there are rare moments when I blend into my surroundings, dissolve into the vegetation, and my soul becomes one with the universe. In these moments, I cease to be a feared predator and become a harmless part of the world around me, a mesmerized observer. Such was the case about two weeks ago when I was lying in the soft grass near Ecuador’s Cotopaxi volcano. The sun wasn’t scorching, but gently warming. A White-tailed Deer emerged from the surrounding brush to graze. We approached each other, both gazing in silent curiosity. It was a magical moment. Allow me to share with you not only a photo of this fleeting experience, but also the latest news from the world of photography.

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