We sadly no longer work with the legendary bear Adam in Montana, but we have some precious memories of our time with him as do many of the mountain men in places like Clyde River where Adam would enjoy a pint of beer in the corner of the local bar. He was habituated to humans and had the most gentle of spirits despite his enormous size. Parents would bring their children from miles away to see the local celebrity in the flesh and were always left in awe at his stature and beauty. Adam was an ambassador for an animal that is feared more than it perhaps should be. This tiny saloon near Amsterdam in Western Montana is a hidden gem and houses a stunning antique pool table with weathered oak and treated leather. The surface may not play true, but it transcends at a textural level and it was always my intent to incorporate this detail into a staged shot. I knew that Adam would have no problem getting into the bar and once inside we could involve both him and the pool table in a story. I use a 24mm wide angle as my default lens in my interior shots as by definition it allows for as wide a narrative as possible and in this gem of a location that was necessary. Meanwhile, there was just enough of a big enough window to light up Adam whilst keeping the rest of the saloon moody and atmospheric. Those with an eye for detail will be able to make out Cindy Crawford as one of the distant pool players. You just never know what’s around the corner at DYP.
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