Costa Rica Photography Print | Crested Guan (Penelope purpurascens)

$150.00

About the Artwork

  • The Story: This atmospheric wildlife photograph captures a large Crested Guan moving methodically through the canopy branches to forage on wild tree berries during an intense tropical storm. Seeking refuge beneath a covered patio at the Arenal Observatory Lodge near the base of the volcano, I documented the arboreal bird with its dark feathers noticeably slick and drenched from the heavy rainfall. Experiencing downpours on seven out of ten days during a March trek highlighted a staggering geographical contrast for a photographer based in Utah, where the desert landscapes receive just 10 inches of annual precipitation compared to this hyper-humid rainforest ecosystem that absorbs a massive 19 feet of rain each year. 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 sheltered patio 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, using a fast shutter speed to freeze the falling sheets of rain while locking absolute focus onto the wet, glistening textures of the bird's plumage.

Product Specifications

  • Dimensions: 20” x 11” (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 beautifully catches the wet sheen of the feathers and adds a magnificent, luminous depth to the dark, moody rainforest backdrop.

  • 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 atmospheric wildlife photograph captures a large Crested Guan moving methodically through the canopy branches to forage on wild tree berries during an intense tropical storm. Seeking refuge beneath a covered patio at the Arenal Observatory Lodge near the base of the volcano, I documented the arboreal bird with its dark feathers noticeably slick and drenched from the heavy rainfall. Experiencing downpours on seven out of ten days during a March trek highlighted a staggering geographical contrast for a photographer based in Utah, where the desert landscapes receive just 10 inches of annual precipitation compared to this hyper-humid rainforest ecosystem that absorbs a massive 19 feet of rain each year. 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 sheltered patio 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, using a fast shutter speed to freeze the falling sheets of rain while locking absolute focus onto the wet, glistening textures of the bird's plumage.

Product Specifications

  • Dimensions: 20” x 11” (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 beautifully catches the wet sheen of the feathers and adds a magnificent, luminous depth to the dark, moody rainforest backdrop.

  • 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.