In photography, the way you show objects in small and large scale can have a big impact.
When I’ve seen grizzly bears in Yellowstone National Park, most of the time they are hundreds of yards away. I took this small scale picture through my spotting scope of a sow with two cubs in the Lamar Valley.
To see a closer view of a grizzly bear, I visited the Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center in West Yellowstone, Montana. They are massive creatures.
Sometimes, bonsai masters sculpt smaller versions of objects of nature. This is a juniper tree bonsai, recently purchased at the Bend Summer Festival. It measures 4 inches in height.
In nature, weather and soil conditions sculpt trees. Western junipers get more asymmetrical and contorted as they age. This photogenic tree is growing near the Prineville Reservoir in Oregon.
Artists often create works of art, like these tabletop-sized caribou sculptures, to scale. I photographed these small scale models in my backyard in a way that made them appear life-size.
Many years ago, I saw Southern Mountain Caribou near Creston, in southeastern British Columbia, Canada. I felt thrilled to catch a fleeting glimpse of this seldom seen herd.
In 2018, they moved the last remaining member of the Selkirk herd to an enclosure in Revelstoke, B.C., along with a couple caribou from the endangered Purcell herd. By crossbreeding them with healthier populations, they hope to eventually return them to the Selkirk and Purcell mountain ranges.
Small and large scale subjects can be shown in close ups, distant shots, and in comparison to other objects.
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Well-done Siobhan. Excellent job showing large vs small with the grizzlies and the bonsai. And I loved the story of the caribou – here’s hoping the plan succeeds.
Thanks, Tina! Yes, I hope the caribou make a comeback too.
Siobhan, these are wonderful moments and images that you shared here. What a thrill to experience those moments through your photos!
Thanks so much, Egidio!
Nice photos. Perspective is a fascinating phenomenon.
Thanks! Yes, perspective can really change how a picture looks.
Really interesting to see subjects such as the bonsai and full size tree side by side, likewise your bear and caribou shots – a great response to the challenge!
Thank you, Sarah! I was glad for an opportunity to show off my recently purchased bonsai tree. 🙂
These are all great pictures, Siobhan, and I enjoyed reading the story about each one!
Thanks so much, Sylvia!
A wonderful and so creative take on the challenge. I loved your photos and how you paired them. Winner this week, the Juniper bonsai. Very smart indeed.
Thanks, Sofia! Glad you liked my two versions of juniper trees.
Wonderful image selections for this one!
Thanks so much, Amy!
Siobhan – I am thrilled by your response! So different and yet absolutely perfect. Loved the junipers, bonsai and full size, the caribou story was fascinating. I hope the experiment will be a success.
Thank you, Ann-Christine! I like junipers, large and small. Yes, I hope the caribou can come back eventually.
Wow, Siobhan, great post for this challenge!
Thanks so much, Anne!