Little bears can be very busy and the cub residents of Free the Bears
Fund's enclosure number six in Cambodia are no exception.
'Bear Apartment Six' is a composite print made up of 16 photographs
taken by long term FTB supporter Alex Cearns. The single images
have been meticulously pieced together to form a visually enthralling
scene of bustling bear activity, indicative of an apartment building.
Photographed over 90 consecutive minutes in June 2016, three sun
bear cubs are the stars of the show as they climb in and out of their
den entrance. Cheeky, joyful and adorable, sometimes they're solo and
sometimes they're with their bear buddies. Each bear was rescued
from the illegal wildlife trade when they were only a few months old,
and will now be in the care of Free The Bears for the rest of their
lives.
Australian photographer Alex Cearns crafts exquisite animal portraits that convey the intrinsic joy people find in animals. As Creative Director of Perth based Houndstooth Studio, she photographs around 1000 animals per year. Her clients include engaged pet lovers, leading corporate brands and around 40 Australian and international animal charities and conservation organisations. Her images have been published extensively in worldwide media, books, magazines and ad campaigns.
Awards Recipient of over 350 global photography, business and philanthropy awards.
Author of 7 books published worldwide.
Global animal photography tour leader.
Photography business coach and educator.
Public speaker.
Photography judge. Ambassador for Tamron, BenQ, Profoto, Spider Holster, Ilford Imaging and Studio ninja.
Philanthropist.
Dog hugger.
