Near Focused Wild Creatures (UPDATE)

Stefano Unterthiner Takes a Closer Look at Animals

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.

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.
Intimate Wildlife Photography
The trend of photographers getting up close and personal with wild animals for captivating and inspiring images.
Wildlife Conservation Awareness
The trend of using intimate wildlife photography to create awareness around ecological footprints and the need for conservation efforts.

Where This Applies

Photography
Disruptive innovation opportunities in wildlife photography using cutting-edge technology to capture intimate and awe-inspiring images up close.
Ecotourism
Using intimate wildlife photography to appeal to conscious travelers who want to experience and support responsible ecotourism initiatives.
Wildlife Conservation
Using intimate wildlife photography to create awareness and support fundraising efforts for wildlife conservation initiatives.
SCORE
5.7 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe
GENERATION
  • Gen Z (primary audience)
  • Gen Alpha (primary audience)
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 95%
Activity 69%
Freshness 8%

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