User submission 17 2.3K PhotographySep 15, 2017 Through The Lens Of An Alabama Wildlife Photographer Jeremy Black Community member Open list comments 2 Vote arrow up Vote arrow down 20 Open list comments 2 Checkmark Link copied! Share icon Share Checkmark Link copied! Share icon Share Modal close ADVERTISEMENT Do you ever find yourself spending hours at your local zoo admiring wildlife behind the separation of glass and cages? An Alabama based Wildlife Photographer provides a unique perspective to the animals we are typically seen confined by the cages we place them in. As a recent graduate of the University of Montevallo, artist Jeremy Black introduces us to a new view focused solely on the animals themselves. Isolated from their environments, these captive animals no longer appear to be confined within Jeremy Black’s work. The utilization of a black background helps to draw attention solely to the animals themselves.According to artist Jeremy Black, “Through my lens, I’m able to present the animals in a way that shows their strength and pride, not their captivity. I try to take the cages away.” The motivation for his obsession with freedom developed from years of being placed in a box of his own, and as he grew older and learned how to break down the walls that confined him, it only felt right to do the same for the animals. Their portraits represent the value of untouched wilderness, the beauty of the products of nature.Many of the animals and reptiles depicted in his recent series entitled, “Fauna Distaccato” or (Detached Wildlife) can be found at the Memphis Zoo, The Birmingham Zoo, and the Montgomery Zoo.This ongoing project has been a way for Jeremy to draw attention to the wildlife we take for granted on a daily basis. Take a look at some of Jeremy’s photographs below and vote for your favorites.ADVERTISEMENTMore info: JeremyBlackPhotography.com RELATED: Tyranza, African Elephant / Memphis ZooShare iconKnown as the oldest female African Elephant in the United States, Tyranza played a large role in the inspiration for this ongoing photographic series. She was born in 1964 and originally lived in the wild. In 1977, Tyranza retired from the Ringling Brothers Circus and was relocated to the Memphis Zoo where she currently resides. She has just celebrated her 53rd birthday on July 12, 2017. Image credits: www.JeremyBlackPhotography.comSouthern White Rhinoceros / Memphis ZooShare icon Image credits: www.JeremyBlackPhotography.comWood Stork / The Birmingham ZooShare icon Image credits: www.JeremyBlackPhotography.comADVERTISEMENTSecretary Bird / The Birmingham ZooShare iconADVERTISEMENT Image credits: www.JeremyBlackPhotography.comDarhan, Snow Leopard / Memphis ZooShare icon Image credits: www.JeremyBlackPhotography.comGrey Fox / The Birmingham ZooShare icon Image credits: www.JeremyBlackPhotography.comPeruvian Thick-Knee / The Birmingham ZooShare icon Image credits: www.JeremyBlackPhotography.comADVERTISEMENTMasked Lapwing/ The Birmingham ZooShare icon Image credits: www.JeremyBlackPhotography.comGreen Crested Basilisk / The Birmingham ZooShare icon Image credits: www.JeremyBlackPhotography.comEmerald Tree Boa / Montgomery ZooShare iconADVERTISEMENT Image credits: www.JeremyBlackPhotography.comAustralian Lorikeet / The Birmingham ZooShare icon Image credits: www.JeremyBlackPhotography.comWhite Stork / The Birmingham ZooShare icon Image credits: www.JeremyBlackPhotography.comADVERTISEMENT Anyone can write on Bored Panda. Start writing! Follow Bored Panda on Google News! Follow us on Flipboard.com/@boredpanda! 2Kviews Share on Facebook Jeremy Black Author, Community member View profile Follow Read more » Perspective is the only thing we have to inform us. The way we see the world and its components influences our beliefs, values, and opinions. Therefore, the ability to manipulate and control certain perspectives through my lens gives me the power to share my own unique view of the world. Photography is a way for me to convey my experiences without the use of words. Read less » Jeremy Black Author, Community member Read more » Perspective is the only thing we have to inform us. The way we see the world and its components influences our beliefs, values, and opinions. Therefore, the ability to manipulate and control certain perspectives through my lens gives me the power to share my own unique view of the world. Photography is a way for me to convey my experiences without the use of words. Read less » View profile Follow Get the latest inspiring stories via our awesome iOS app! Download Bored Panda app! What do you think ? Add photo comments POST Nancy E Nancy E Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 Round attention Svg Vector Icons : http://www.onlinewebfonts.com/icon Report Except for the snake, I loved these ,with my favorite being the fox ! Vote comment up 1 1point Vote comment down reply Jackson Allinder Jackson Allinder Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 Round attention Svg Vector Icons : http://www.onlinewebfonts.com/icon Report I live in Alabama and the Australian Lorikeet at the The Birmingham Zoo, there was a very old, missing feather Lorikeet and it atacked me. And I went back a year later and it bit me, I think it was the same one. Vote comment up 0 0points Vote comment down reply POST Nancy E Nancy E Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 Round attention Svg Vector Icons : http://www.onlinewebfonts.com/icon Report Except for the snake, I loved these ,with my favorite being the fox ! Vote comment up 1 1point Vote comment down reply Jackson Allinder Jackson Allinder Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 Round attention Svg Vector Icons : http://www.onlinewebfonts.com/icon Report I live in Alabama and the Australian Lorikeet at the The Birmingham Zoo, there was a very old, missing feather Lorikeet and it atacked me. And I went back a year later and it bit me, I think it was the same one. 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