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David Yarrow
Lakota, Montana by David Yarrow - Contemporary Wildlife Photography

2020

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Lakota Ennis, Montana - 2020 Sizes: Large - Edition of 12 Unframed 56” x 80” Framed 71” x 95” Standard - Edition of 12 Unframed 37” x 53” Framed 52” x 68” Artist Statement: "My default position is always to glorify the subject - I am at heart a romanticist. Chief John Spotted Tail of the Lakota is not a hard subject to work with as much of the glorification is a given, but we still needed the right horse, the right light and the right landscape. We worked together initially in Wyoming, but I always wanted to photograph him in Montana too. The valley running south of Ennis to West Yellowstone offers stunning visuals and that was our focus. We determined the best light to be first thing in the morning and if we shot into the light looking east towards Big Sky, I knew we could have a strong frame. Images shot directly against the light need a full tonal range and much of the credit for bringing out the shadow detail must go to my editing partners in Los Angeles. They and Chief John take the credit for this powerful photograph." - David Yarrow Bio: David Yarrow has built an unrivaled reputation for capturing the beauty of the planet’s remote landscapes, cultures and endangered animals. Born in Glasgow, Scotland in 1966, he is now an internationally acclaimed fine art photographer and Europe’s best selling wildlife photographer. "In my deliberation over the Pirates in the Caribbean project, there were two overriding personal filters. The first was to avoid being formulaic and the second was my sense that it would be commercial suicide to be too earnest. Pirates are mythological figures and whilst what they did was very serious, I was only too aware of the dangers of us taking ourselves too seriously in any revisionist portrayal. We should have fun; just as Disney did with their blockbuster franchise. The pirates we had assembled in Anguilla looked the part and our giant canvas of the pirate boat offered the best context in the background. The key building blocks were in place on this set, we just needed ‘the x factor’. I played with half a dozen ideas to complete the story in the foreground and there was one concept that seemed to stand out - the arriving pirates must have an encounter. Encounters represent a dilemma for still photographers who can’t do “over the shoulder two takes”. We have the one chance and that tends to mean that we lose one face. But I saw how we could use that to our advantage in that anonymity might work if it told a story. Daniela Braga, the Brazilian Victoria’s Secret model and a sweetheart, was on set with us. She is smart, fun loving and she fully embraced the idea I had in mind. I think the photograph works well. As someone wryly said, those pirates who lost an eye must have been cursing themselves."
  • Creator:
    David Yarrow (1966, Scottish)
  • Creation Year:
    2020
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 52 in (132.08 cm)Width: 68 in (172.72 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • More Editions & Sizes:
    56 x 80, Edition of 12Price: $30,000
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  • Gallery Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU388314605952

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