Alaska Brown Bear Cub in Green Grass Colour Wildlife Photography
A Small Bear Looking Out Across a Bright Meadow
A brown bear cub looks toward the camera from a field of tall grass in Alaska. Its rounded ears and small muzzle give the face a clear presence, although the animal occupies only a modest part of the frame. I kept the surrounding meadow in the photograph because its brightness and open space are as much a part of the image as the bear itself.
The cub sits to the left of centre, with grass reaching up around its body. Individual stems remain visible close to the animal, while the field behind it becomes a softer wash of green and yellow. I find that shift in detail especially pleasing: the face holds my attention, then the quieter background lets the eye move beyond it without losing the subject.
This photograph dates from 2011. The colour brings together the warm brown fur and the fresh tones of the meadow. There is a gentle contrast between the compact shape of the cub and the many fine vertical blades surrounding it. Rather than filling the picture with the animal, the wider view gives it a place within the grassland.
For a wall, I would choose this image for its combination of a recognisable wildlife subject and a light, spacious composition. The bear offers a point of connection, while the green field carries much of the atmosphere. It is a photograph that can be enjoyed first for the cub and then for the landscape of colour around it.
© Dan Kosmayer, 2011
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