Featured image: The Path Forward, Kevin Frick, 2019, photograph on metal, 16 x 24 in. / 40.64 x 60.96 cm.
Kevin Frick's work is a celebration of wildlife and wilderness, capturing unique moments that reveal the character and beauty of animals in their natural habitats.
Kevin Frick is a photographer known for his vivid wildlife metal prints, capturing the essence of animals in their natural settings with luminous detail.
His choice of metal print medium infuses each image with a luminosity and permanence that echo the timeless dance of life and nature. "Blue Crawfish," "Breakfast with Mr. Beaver," and "Morning is Bearable" exemplify his ability to not only see but also to share the profound simplicity and complexity of the natural world.
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Blue Crawfish, Kevin Frick, 2023, metal print, 11 x 14 in. / 27.94 x 35.56 cm.
In "Blue Crawfish," Frick captures the surreal and rare beauty of this unique creature against the vibrant backdrop of its natural environment. The rich blues of the crawfish are juxtaposed with the earthy tones of the West Virginia backcountry, creating a visual spectacle. The metal print medium enhances the striking colors, making the image pop with an almost three-dimensional effect.
Breakfast with Mr. Beaver, Kevin Frick, 2021, photograph on metal, 11 x 14 in. / 27.94 x 35.56 cm.
"Breakfast with Mr. Beaver" is a charming and intimate snapshot of wildlife routine. Frick’s photograph, taken in the Monongahela National Forest, showcases the beaver's morning activity with a tenderness and clarity that is almost palpable. The reflective quality of the metal enhances the texture of the beaver's wet fur and the subtle interplay of light on the water, bringing the scene to life.
Morning is Bearable, Kevin Frick, 2023, metal print, 11 x 14 in. / 27.94 x 35.56 cm.
"Morning is Bearable" portrays the serene presence of a bear in the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge with a respectful and unobtrusive gaze. Frick's use of the early morning light casts a gentle glow on the subject, highlighting the bear's contemplative stance. The metal print lends an enduring quality to the image, suggesting the bear's solid and enduring presence in the landscape.
Kevin Frick’s photographic art on metal print stands as a testament to the enduring allure of wildlife photography. His art transcends mere documentation, offering instead a poignant, vivid window into the lives of creatures great and small. From the striking "Blue Crawfish" to the peaceful "Breakfast with Mr. Beaver," and the dignified "Morning is Bearable," Frick’s work invites us to pause and appreciate the quieter, often overlooked, moments of the natural world.
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River Fog, Kevin Frick, 2018, metal print, 24 x 16 in. / 60.96 x 40.5 cm.
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