Corey Arnold is a photographer based in White Salmon, Washington, located in the scenic Columbia River Gorge. He has made a name for himself as a commercial fisherman and wildlife photographer. His work explores the relationship between humans and the natural world, with a focus on the Alaskan wilderness. Arnold has spent years documenting the world’s fisheries, but his latest project, “Cities Gone Wild,” looks at how wild animals adapt and thrive in urban environments. Arnold’s photographs capture the surprising resilience of animals such as coyotes, black bears, and raccoons as they navigate the concrete jungle and coexist with humans.
“Cities Gone Wild” offers a new perspective on the wildlife that inhabits our cities. Arnold’s photographs reveal a world of coyotes zipping past towering skyscrapers, raccoons eating scraps in alleys, and bears casually strolling through residential neighborhoods. In addition to capturing the attention of art lovers and wildlife enthusiasts, the series has also been critically acclaimed. In fact, the project recently won Corey Arnold first place in the Wildlife & Nature category at the 2023 Sony World Photography Awards (if you want to see all the winning photos, you can click here for Bored Panda’s post about it.) ) .
