Canada British Columbia Wilderness Black Bear Portrait Morning Light Moody Black And White Wall Art | Limited Edition of 10
This portrait captures a young black bear standing squarely in front of me, its gaze steady and unguarded, its thick, rain-darkened fur framing it. The photograph is tightly composed, drawing attention to texture rather than movement—the coarse layers of hair, the softened contours of the face, the quiet intelligence in the eyes. There is no drama in the pose, no aggression or spectacle. What stands out instead is presence.
The image was created in British Columbia, where dense forests and shifting weather shape both landscape and wildlife. The soft, overcast light flattens harsh contrast and allows the fine details of the bear’s coat to emerge naturally. Droplets cling to the fur, catching light in subtle highlights that break across the surface without distracting from the animal itself. In black and white, colour disappears, and form takes over, giving the image a timeless, grounded quality.
This is not a distant wildlife photograph compressed to the extreme. I was close enough to feel the tension of the moment—the awareness on both sides, the shared pause. Experience matters in images like this. Understanding when to stand still, when not to push forward, and when to let a scene unfold without interference is what allows a photograph to feel honest rather than extracted.
The mood here is quiet and restrained. There’s no suggestion of wilderness as spectacle, only wilderness as reality—calm, watchful, and self-contained. The bear does not perform for the camera. It simply exists, and the photograph respects that boundary. That restraint is intentional, and it’s part of why the image works as wall art rather than illustration.
This photograph was created on location from real, lived experience in the field, not staged or constructed. Every print is personally signed by me and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity confirming it as an original photographic work.
If this quiet intensity resonates with you, you may also appreciate Young Black Bear Portrait in British Columbia.
© Dan Kosmayer, 2011
Edition Information
This photograph is released as a signed and numbered edition of 10 prints across all available sizes. Each print is individually signed and numbered by the artist on the reverse and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
Once all 10 prints have been sold, this work will be permanently retired, and no further numbered editions will be produced in any size or format. A small number of Artist Proofs may be retained by the artist for archival or exhibition purposes.
Museum Quality Fine Art Prints
All prints are produced by the artist using archival pigment inks on professional photographic paper with a subtle luster finish.
This paper offers a balanced surface that enhances tonal depth, preserves fine detail, and reduces glare under typical indoor lighting conditions.
Each print is carefully inspected prior to dispatch to ensure consistency of finish and presentation.
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Each print is personally produced, signed, and packaged by me at my studio in Haliburton, Ontario, Canada.
Orders are shipped worldwide via Canada Post at no additional cost. Delivery times may vary based on destination and local customs processing.
During periods of travel for on-location photographic work, dispatch may be delayed until I return to the studio.
