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About the Artwork
The Story: This captivating wildlife photograph captures a North American Porcupine methodically climbing down a tree trunk on Antelope Island, its intricate quills beautifully highlighted against a soft, glowing green background. Most visitors are entirely surprised to learn that these unique, large rodents exist on the island, as they are typically encountered curled into stationary, sleeping balls high in the canopy. While conducting a patient search for local Great Horned Owls, I caught this rare active movement directly behind me, capturing a delightful glimpse of one of the island's most unexpected mammalian residents. Explore this and other conservation-focused wildlife images across my online [Shop Wildlife Collection].
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. Hearing the rustle behind me while framing the canopy, I smoothly swiveled my fluid gimbal head to track the descending porcupine, utilizing a wide aperture to sharply resolve the crisp texture of its defensive quills while melting the background tree trunks into a dreamy, luminous green bokeh.
Product Specifications
Dimensions: 13.5” x 9.5” (Vertical 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 captivating wildlife photograph captures a North American Porcupine methodically climbing down a tree trunk on Antelope Island, its intricate quills beautifully highlighted against a soft, glowing green background. Most visitors are entirely surprised to learn that these unique, large rodents exist on the island, as they are typically encountered curled into stationary, sleeping balls high in the canopy. While conducting a patient search for local Great Horned Owls, I caught this rare active movement directly behind me, capturing a delightful glimpse of one of the island's most unexpected mammalian residents. Explore this and other conservation-focused wildlife images across my online [Shop Wildlife Collection].
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. Hearing the rustle behind me while framing the canopy, I smoothly swiveled my fluid gimbal head to track the descending porcupine, utilizing a wide aperture to sharply resolve the crisp texture of its defensive quills while melting the background tree trunks into a dreamy, luminous green bokeh.
Product Specifications
Dimensions: 13.5” x 9.5” (Vertical 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!
