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Costa Rica Photography Print | Blue-Gray tanager (Thraupis episcopus)
About the Artwork
The Story: This tranquil wildlife photograph captures the soft, serene beauty of a Blue-Gray Tanager perched elegantly on a thick, moss-covered branch during a steady tropical downpour. Seeking cover within a nearby forest shelter to safeguard my gear, I framed the songbird just inches away from a vibrant epiphytic plant, showcasing its powder-blue plumage as it provided a striking, refreshing contrast to the dense wall of green surrounding it. As a wildlife nature conservation photographer, documenting these active, fruit-eating understory residents highlights the incredible abundance of avian life that relies on the pristine primary forests preserved within Central America's montane eco-zones. Read the full behavioral guide and travel narrative on my website in the [Wildlife Photography in Costa Rica: Art, Ethics & Adventure] blog post.
The Technique: Captured from a protected forest shelter using a high-resolution Nikon Z8 mirrorless camera and a powerful 200-500mm Nikkor zoom lens mounted on a stable tripod with a fluid gimbal head, employing a fast shutter speed to sharply carve out the vertical streaks of falling rain while maintaining smooth tracking control over the bird.
Product Specifications
Dimensions: 18” x 12” (Horizontal orientation)
The Printing Standard: This image is produced as a premium, museum-grade giclée print using archival pigment inks at a trusted, local family-owned print lab in Salt Lake City.
Paper Type: Printed on premium archival Pearl paper, featuring an elegant luster finish that amplifies the subtle blue-gray color gradients and adds a beautiful, luminous depth to the natural, rain-streaked background.
Frame: Sold unframed.
Authenticity: Hand-signed by the artist; the online preview watermark will not appear on your final print.
Shipping & Order Details
Production: Hand-crafted and printed on demand, requiring 5 business days for local printing and custom preparation before shipment.
Shipping: Free insured shipping included.
Returns: To protect the copyright and integrity of the limited artwork, all fine art print sales are final.
Need a custom size to perfectly complement your home decor? Please Contact Me directly to discuss your space!
About the Artwork
The Story: This tranquil wildlife photograph captures the soft, serene beauty of a Blue-Gray Tanager perched elegantly on a thick, moss-covered branch during a steady tropical downpour. Seeking cover within a nearby forest shelter to safeguard my gear, I framed the songbird just inches away from a vibrant epiphytic plant, showcasing its powder-blue plumage as it provided a striking, refreshing contrast to the dense wall of green surrounding it. As a wildlife nature conservation photographer, documenting these active, fruit-eating understory residents highlights the incredible abundance of avian life that relies on the pristine primary forests preserved within Central America's montane eco-zones. Read the full behavioral guide and travel narrative on my website in the [Wildlife Photography in Costa Rica: Art, Ethics & Adventure] blog post.
The Technique: Captured from a protected forest shelter using a high-resolution Nikon Z8 mirrorless camera and a powerful 200-500mm Nikkor zoom lens mounted on a stable tripod with a fluid gimbal head, employing a fast shutter speed to sharply carve out the vertical streaks of falling rain while maintaining smooth tracking control over the bird.
Product Specifications
Dimensions: 18” x 12” (Horizontal orientation)
The Printing Standard: This image is produced as a premium, museum-grade giclée print using archival pigment inks at a trusted, local family-owned print lab in Salt Lake City.
Paper Type: Printed on premium archival Pearl paper, featuring an elegant luster finish that amplifies the subtle blue-gray color gradients and adds a beautiful, luminous depth to the natural, rain-streaked background.
Frame: Sold unframed.
Authenticity: Hand-signed by the artist; the online preview watermark will not appear on your final print.
Shipping & Order Details
Production: Hand-crafted and printed on demand, requiring 5 business days for local printing and custom preparation before shipment.
Shipping: Free insured shipping included.
Returns: To protect the copyright and integrity of the limited artwork, all fine art print sales are final.
Need a custom size to perfectly complement your home decor? Please Contact Me directly to discuss your space!