"In the end, it turned out to be a story about recovery, revival and passion for an art as much as the behind the scenes of a ballet production," writes Carl de Souza, a photographer based in Rio de Janeiro.
"Elephants are such magnificent creatures. They are always fascinating to photograph," writes Carl de Souza, a photographer based in Nairobi. "Especially since the logistics involved usually make things even more interesting."
"Living in Kenya, you have this incredible ability to witness things that on the whole look the same today as they did hundreds of years ago," writes Nairobi-based photographer Carl de Souza.
"It’s like peeking into the past. When the world is changing around you as much as ours is, it’s an incredible privilege to witness something like that."