Stefano Unterthiner Takes a Closer Look at Animals
Sarah Dos Santos — November 17, 2013 — Lifestyle
References: colt-rane & stumbleupon
Photographer Stefano Unterthiner captured wild creatures from a face-to-face position and it appears to humanize the animals. From far away, a wild animal might seem mystifying or terrifying, but seeing them up close, we see a reflection of ourselves in them. This perspective makes us subconsciously humanize the creatures as we give them personality traits and emotions.
A fox with it’s head enlarged from the zoom appears to smile back at us in a friendly way. A big grizzly bear seems harmless as he meekly approaches the camera. A large monkey looks calmly back at us as if too shy to speak; his brown eyes comforting and warm.
These images of wild creatures close up are so captivating and inspiring, bringing us back to self-awareness and maybe even encouraging some to be more conscious of their ecological footprints.
A fox with it’s head enlarged from the zoom appears to smile back at us in a friendly way. A big grizzly bear seems harmless as he meekly approaches the camera. A large monkey looks calmly back at us as if too shy to speak; his brown eyes comforting and warm.
These images of wild creatures close up are so captivating and inspiring, bringing us back to self-awareness and maybe even encouraging some to be more conscious of their ecological footprints.
Trend Themes
1. Humanizing Wild Animals - Exploring the trend of capturing wild creatures from up close, and how it subconsciously encourages us to humanize and empathize with them.
2. Intimate Wildlife Photography - The trend of photographers getting up close and personal with wild animals for captivating and inspiring images.
3. Wildlife Conservation Awareness - The trend of using intimate wildlife photography to create awareness around ecological footprints and the need for conservation efforts.
Industry Implications
1. Photography - Disruptive innovation opportunities in wildlife photography using cutting-edge technology to capture intimate and awe-inspiring images up close.
2. Ecotourism - Using intimate wildlife photography to appeal to conscious travelers who want to experience and support responsible ecotourism initiatives.
3. Wildlife Conservation - Using intimate wildlife photography to create awareness and support fundraising efforts for wildlife conservation initiatives.
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