# Near Focused Wild Creatures (UPDATE) Stefano Unterthiner Takes a Closer Look at Animals By Sarah Dos Santos | Published 2013-11-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-creatures References: [stumbleupon](http://www.stumbleupon.com/su/22IGD4/:3on@Iq6:l5szKXKN/colt-rane.com/stefano-unterthiner-photography-animals-face-to-face/) & [colt-rane](http://colt-rane.com/stefano-unterthiner-photography-animals-face-to-face/) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personality-pics). 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solvia-ed-8x32) are so captivating and inspiring, bringing us back to self-awareness and maybe even encouraging some to be more conscious of their [ecological footprints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/go-wild). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Animal-Perspective Video Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imaging-system-1.md) - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md) - [Animal-Themed Affirmation Websites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easy-affirm.md) - [Almost-Extinct Animal Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fauna-series.md) - [Animal-Indexing Camera Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xplra-10.md) - [Wild Animal-Decorated Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schiaparelli-lion-head.md) - [Animal-Inspired Habitat Lip Balms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/endangered-animal-lip-balm.md) - [Pet-Taken Camera Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartography.md) - [Immersive Holographic Zoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hologram-zoo.md)