As I browsed the Editor’s Choice photos on 500px a couple of weeks ago, I stumbled upon this photo titled “The Inside Joke” by Adrian C. Murray. It stopped me in my tracks and I couldn’t help but smile. I thought to myself, a photo as sweet as this must have a story behind it, so I reached out to Adrian for more details… enjoy!
The Story
This image was actually taken in a near exact spot as one of my other images selected for Editors’ Choice last year. I remembered enjoying the light so I returned to it but with a different photo in mind. I had the wife set up the bear and then told my son, Greyson, to say hi to the bear. I ended up getting a couple of shots with Greyson talking to the bear that morning. He has a genuine interaction with these stuffed animals. He loves them and I have a whole slew of photos just like this one. 🙂
The Details
Canon EOS 6D | 135mm Lens | 1/640 sec | f/2 | ISO 160
We want to thank Adrian for taking the time to share his work with us! Please help us show him some love by leaving a comment below.
The lighingt is exquisite. I love that the bear is standing rather than sitting. It gives a greater sense of story, a feel of anticipation with the potential for movement and increased interaction.
I totally agree, Shanna! With the bear standing, it feels more like an active two-sided conversation. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
This is so precious. It’s as if you can actually hear the conversation between the two! And the light….well the light is to die for!
Yes… that light!