Morten Koldby's Animals

Danish photographer Morten Koldby has done the most amazing series of animal portraits.  An advertising photographer by trade, he makes appointments with zoo-keepers and other animal owners to get access for these incredible photographs.  They remind me of Sharon Montrose's work, but the traditional portrait framing, with the tighter cropping and head-on angle, is so arresting.  I like that they are so respectful of the animals, and the viewer interacts the subjects on equal footing.  The animals seem wise rather than cute, with a completely guileless look.  Maybe it's the mood I'm in tonight, but I find them very moving (although the baboon cracks me up, poor guy).



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4 comments:

  1. Wow, those are powerful photos. You're right about the baboon, he looks po'd!

    Amy

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  2. These photographs are beautiful and there's so much conveyed in the eyes. The elephant and the giraffe are my favorites though; they have a gentleness about them.

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  3. GAH....these are INCREDIBLE! Thank you so much for the introduction!
    xo
    Melis

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Thank you so much for your comment - they always make my day!