This work shows the head of a European Brown Bear (Ursus arctos). I took this photo of Europe's largest carnivore in spring in slightly overcast weather in a swamp in southern Finnish Lapland. The white flowers of the cotton grass next to the head show that it is spring. The bear was quite some distance away and the photo was taken with a long telephoto lens. As a result, the background of the marsh is blurred against which the bear stands out well. The bear looks somewhat pensive into the camera and there is eye contact between bear and photographer. Is the bear wondering what to do with the photographer? I am the boss here he seems to be saying...I am not to be trifled with. A few moments after I shot the photo, the bear calmly continued on its way....nothing wrong!
The photo is a calm and contemplative work in warm colours. Because the photo was taken in slightly overcast weather, the light is plastic without disturbing heavy shadows. The bear's piercing eyes make this work an eye-catcher in any interior.
A black-and-white version of this work is also for sale.
Welcome to Chris Stenger's site. I have been an enthusiastic landscape, nature and travel photographer for more than 50 years, mainly photographing on long trips to all kinds of pristine areas. I see myself as a contemplative photographer, who enjoys spending hours or days on a single.. Read more…