Wow.

Photographer Andrew Zuckerman is hoping to replicate the 2007 success of his book Creature with his new book Bird. In both, he shoots wild creatures in a studio setting, against brilliant white backdrops and with what feels like a stunning intimacy. Speaking to Wired in 2007, Zuckerman explained a little about how he does these shoots:

All subjects required their own special planning and customized approach based on their size or behavior. When capturing fish and birds I occasionally used a device that would allow the animal’s movement to trigger the exposure; this was through a custom-built delay system connecting a laser beam to a strobe light — which, when crossed, signaled the exposure. These images were made with little to no ambient light: The digital back would be exposing darkness until the animal hit its mark.

For more, check out the official site for Bird.