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by Editor Jane Lyons
Edited and published by Yvette Depaepe, the 13th of March 2026
“Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened.” ~Anatole France~
The 1x archives offer a treasure trove of rare and profound moments, revealing the intimate and poignant connections between humans and animals. The connection in these photographs is not staged or symbolic, but revealed through emotion, proximity and the quiet negotiation of shared space.
For photographers, the ability to witness and capture such genuine physical and emotional interactions is a gift — one that many of us are always searching for, never knowing when or where it will present itself.
“True Love” by Carola Kayen-Mouthaan
“share sorrow” by Gilcan Mete
“Communicate” by Khoshro Creative Art Solution
“When All I Have Left To Give Is Love” by Ray Clark
“best friends” by Carola Kayen-Mouthaan
Connection is not formed through gestures alone, but through sustained presence. It develops when two people remain attentive to each other, responding not to commands, but to recognition.
“Bond” by Antonio Grambone
“The Mad Hatter” by Kate Weber
“Off to the Races” by Jae
untitled by by Carlos Lopes Franco
“Yulia” by Anna
“Pure Love” by Iacob Anca
“Communion” by Jean-Paul Boulinguet
“Friend ..” by Jeerasak Chaisongmuang
These photographs transcend the roles of usefulness and care. They reveal relationships that are not defined by purpose, but by coexistence — moments when simply being together is enough.
“Peaceful” by Fahmi Bhs
“Interaction” by Marco Pozzi
“Farmyard” by Derek Zhang
“Command your spirit, it will take you high…” by Charlaine Gerber
“Compassion&Friendship” by Mahmut Özdemir
Connection requires a willingness to stay open. During these encounters, vulnerability is mutual and trust is maintained by exercising restraint rather than control.
“…puppy love…” by Charlaine Gerber
“Love” by Mihnea Turcu
“Transcendent Love” by Irene Wu
Untitled by Carlos Lopes Franco
“Eagle Trainers” by Mustafa Sahin
"New gen. Eagle Hunter, Mongolia’ by saravut whanset
“ana and the little cat” by Angelo Gabriele Mazzola
“You cannot share your life in a meaningful way with any animals such as a dog, cat, rabbit, bird, rat, pig, horse and so many more and not know that we are not the only sentient and sapient beings on the planet.” ~Jane Goodall~
“Vivie” by Jane Lyons
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 | Christine Hardcastle Lovely article and photo collection!!!
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 | Lucie Gagnon CREW A heartwarming collection of photographs. Thank you Jane for adding beauty to my day. |
 | Montserrat Alviani PRO Thank you so much for the article and its moving images.
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 | Carlos Lopes Franco PRO Great series of love photographies. Thank so much for my presence, dear Jane Lyons |
 | Katarina Holmström PRO Heartwarming collection! |
 | Yi Pan PRO Full of love! Congratulation to all contributors! |
 | Rae Zhang PRO What a lovely collection of work! |
 | Robert Buergisser PRO It's heartwarming and enriching to see how sensitively these photos were taken. I'm impressed. |
 | Caroline Bomers PRO Wonderful images! An inspiring collection. |
 | Irene Wu PRO Very impressive and inspiring collection!
Each photograph has its own unique voice and story. |
 | Petra Dvorak PRO Very very very beautiful images! |
 | Angelika Vogel PRO Very impressive, amusing and sad compositionen! Congratulations to all of the photographers with their unique pictures! |
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 | Patrick Compagnucci PRO Great images Jane, started my day off with a smile! |