Gregory Colbert Capture a World Without Cruelty or Captivity
Andrew Robertson — June 1, 2012 — Art & Design
References: ashesandsnow.org & mymodernmet
Canadian photographer Gregory Colbert beautifully captures the bond between human and animals through his 'Ashes in Snow' series.
Taking a 10-year hiatus from exhibiting his work, the photographer traveled the world's most exotic landscapes, such as Burma, Sri Lanka, India, Egypt and more. Through his journey, he took pictures of individuals interacting with animals as equals, not pets. The photographs tell a story a bonding, love, embrace and comfort.
Perhaps the most impressive aspect of these pictures is the lack of digital manipulation. Patience and passion have ensured that Colbert could truthfully illustrate a relationship that embraces a mutual respect for life as it exists within all living creatures. Cruelty, control and captivity have no place in these pictures, just as they should have no place anywhere in the world.
Taking a 10-year hiatus from exhibiting his work, the photographer traveled the world's most exotic landscapes, such as Burma, Sri Lanka, India, Egypt and more. Through his journey, he took pictures of individuals interacting with animals as equals, not pets. The photographs tell a story a bonding, love, embrace and comfort.
Perhaps the most impressive aspect of these pictures is the lack of digital manipulation. Patience and passion have ensured that Colbert could truthfully illustrate a relationship that embraces a mutual respect for life as it exists within all living creatures. Cruelty, control and captivity have no place in these pictures, just as they should have no place anywhere in the world.
Trend Themes
1. Animal-human Bonding - The trend towards promoting animal-human bonding can create opportunities for pet therapy, animal-assisted education, and eco-tourism.
2. Authentic Photography - The trend towards authentic and unedited photography can create opportunities for photographers to capture real moments that tell a story and inspire social change.
3. Respect for Life - The trend towards promoting respect for all living creatures can create opportunities for eco-friendly products and services, sustainable agriculture, and animal welfare advocacy.
Industry Implications
1. Photography - The photography industry can adopt innovative new approaches to capturing authentic and meaningful moments that emphasize the beauty and value of animal-human relationships, inspiring viewers to take action.
2. Pet Care - The pet care industry can leverage the trend towards promoting animal-human bonding to develop new products and services that promote pet therapy and animal-assisted education, increasing customer satisfaction and driving growth.
3. Eco-tourism - The eco-tourism industry can use the trend towards promoting respect for all living creatures to develop sustainable and ethical wildlife encounters and conservation-focused travel experiences, appealing to conscious consumers and driving revenue growth.
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