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About the Artwork
The Story: This intimate wildlife photograph captures a female Red-Winged Blackbird perched quietly upon browning reeds at the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge, her expression carrying a sweet, almost mournful gaze. Nearly missed because her beautifully patterned, earthy plumage blended seamlessly into the dried marsh environment, she stands as a perfect example of the natural camouflage that evolves to protect female birds while they are highly vulnerable on the nest. As a wildlife conservation photographer, documenting these understated females is incredibly vital, intentionally giving a voice and a presence to the crucial members of the avian community that are too often bypassed by mainstream wildlife artists. Explore this and other conservation-focused bird images across my online [Shop Birds of a Feather].
The Technique: Captured from a steady position 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 narrow, precise focus area to cleanly separate the bird's detailed, camouflaged feathers from the similarly textured, browning reeds in the background.
Product Specifications
Dimensions: 10” 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 adds a beautiful, luminous depth to the final art print.
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 a specific wall or vignette collection in your home? Please Contact Me directly to discuss your space!
About the Artwork
The Story: This intimate wildlife photograph captures a female Red-Winged Blackbird perched quietly upon browning reeds at the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge, her expression carrying a sweet, almost mournful gaze. Nearly missed because her beautifully patterned, earthy plumage blended seamlessly into the dried marsh environment, she stands as a perfect example of the natural camouflage that evolves to protect female birds while they are highly vulnerable on the nest. As a wildlife conservation photographer, documenting these understated females is incredibly vital, intentionally giving a voice and a presence to the crucial members of the avian community that are too often bypassed by mainstream wildlife artists. Explore this and other conservation-focused bird images across my online [Shop Birds of a Feather].
The Technique: Captured from a steady position 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 narrow, precise focus area to cleanly separate the bird's detailed, camouflaged feathers from the similarly textured, browning reeds in the background.
Product Specifications
Dimensions: 10” 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 adds a beautiful, luminous depth to the final art print.
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 a specific wall or vignette collection in your home? Please Contact Me directly to discuss your space!
