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About the Artwork
The Story: This extraordinary wildlife photograph preserves a rare, close-up encounter with a female Resplendent Quetzal as she glided through the deepening shadows of the dense tropical cloud forest. Briefly visiting from her hidden nest site after her more famous male partner departed, the inquisitive bird paused on a nearby branch to lock eyes with the camera, displaying her beautifully subdued breast greens, soft brown camouflage plumage, and intricately scalloped black-and-white tail feathers. As a wildlife nature conservation photographer, documenting these often-overlooked female specimens serves to honor their critical role in shielding their vulnerable clutches from predatory eyes within Central America's threatened high-altitude ecosystems. 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 in the low ambient light of the deep canopy using a high-resolution Nikon Z8 mirrorless camera and a powerful 200-500mm Nikkor zoom lens mounted on a stable tripod, employing an advanced sensor readout and a balanced shutter to draw out the fine plumage details hiding within the heavy forest shadows.
Product Specifications
Dimensions: 15” x 13.5” (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 illuminates the subdued pastel tones and lends a magnificent, luminous depth to the shadowed forest 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 extraordinary wildlife photograph preserves a rare, close-up encounter with a female Resplendent Quetzal as she glided through the deepening shadows of the dense tropical cloud forest. Briefly visiting from her hidden nest site after her more famous male partner departed, the inquisitive bird paused on a nearby branch to lock eyes with the camera, displaying her beautifully subdued breast greens, soft brown camouflage plumage, and intricately scalloped black-and-white tail feathers. As a wildlife nature conservation photographer, documenting these often-overlooked female specimens serves to honor their critical role in shielding their vulnerable clutches from predatory eyes within Central America's threatened high-altitude ecosystems. 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 in the low ambient light of the deep canopy using a high-resolution Nikon Z8 mirrorless camera and a powerful 200-500mm Nikkor zoom lens mounted on a stable tripod, employing an advanced sensor readout and a balanced shutter to draw out the fine plumage details hiding within the heavy forest shadows.
Product Specifications
Dimensions: 15” x 13.5” (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 illuminates the subdued pastel tones and lends a magnificent, luminous depth to the shadowed forest 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!
