It’s said that, in art as in life, nothing is more visually commanding of attention than the human face and form. So today, in the spirit of the contrarian, I’ve gathered a few favorite animals in residence as well as a few shots from photographers who do the enchanting beasts justice…

Above – Gilles & Boissier’s uber cool cabin in St. Moritz Switzerland. Below – photo from the ‘More than Human’ series by Tim Flach Photography.

Above – white budgerigar and black cockatoo photos by Leila Jeffreys. Flying macaw photo by Sharon Montrose of The Animal Print Shop. Below – a Westport home designed by Mar Silver. The photo on the back wall is from the Sable Horses series by Roberto Dutesco of DutescoArt. Interior photo by James Wilkins.

Above – Sid Mashburn shop interior. Below – photo of horse herd – ‘onthemove’ by Don Pedro Iceland’s photostream. 

Above – horse photo from Tim Flach’s Equus series. Below – bedroom interior design by d.mesure.

Above – living room interior by Susan Ferrier.

Above – photos from the ‘Animals’ series of Mark Laita.

Above – interior design by Julie Hillman Design.  Below –  almost human… ‘Baboon Profile’ by Sharon Montrose of The Animal Print Shop.

So what do you think? Do humans still reign supreme or are we merely guests living in an animal’s world?