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About the Artwork
The Story: This mesmerizing square-format wildlife photograph captures a male Resplendent Quetzal facing left as it pauses on a distant canopy branch amidst the high-altitude cloud forests of Costa Rica. Pausing to rest between active nest-building sessions, the bird's legendary three-foot-long tail feathers form a soft, elegant curve as they stream downward against a beautiful background bokeh of blue sky and lush green foliage. As a wildlife nature conservation photographer, preserving this graceful silhouette highlights the vital habitat protections necessary to safeguard the delicate nesting territories of these iconic canopy dwellers. 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 far-off vantage point using a high-resolution Nikon Z8 mirrorless camera and a powerful 200-500mm Nikkor zoom lens mounted on a stable tripod, utilizing a wide aperture to render the distant sky and leaves into a painterly, swirling bokeh while pinning sharp details onto the resting bird.
Product Specifications
Dimensions: 16” x 16” (Square 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 accentuates the deep emerald plumage and adds a magnificent, luminous depth to the ambient background highlights.
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.
The contemporary square crop of this iconic cloud forest piece introduces a serene focal statement that works beautifully in living rooms, creative workspaces, or intimate bedroom alcoves. Need a different custom size to seamlessly complement your room layout? Please Contact Me directly to discuss your space!
About the Artwork
The Story: This mesmerizing square-format wildlife photograph captures a male Resplendent Quetzal facing left as it pauses on a distant canopy branch amidst the high-altitude cloud forests of Costa Rica. Pausing to rest between active nest-building sessions, the bird's legendary three-foot-long tail feathers form a soft, elegant curve as they stream downward against a beautiful background bokeh of blue sky and lush green foliage. As a wildlife nature conservation photographer, preserving this graceful silhouette highlights the vital habitat protections necessary to safeguard the delicate nesting territories of these iconic canopy dwellers. 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 far-off vantage point using a high-resolution Nikon Z8 mirrorless camera and a powerful 200-500mm Nikkor zoom lens mounted on a stable tripod, utilizing a wide aperture to render the distant sky and leaves into a painterly, swirling bokeh while pinning sharp details onto the resting bird.
Product Specifications
Dimensions: 16” x 16” (Square 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 accentuates the deep emerald plumage and adds a magnificent, luminous depth to the ambient background highlights.
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.
The contemporary square crop of this iconic cloud forest piece introduces a serene focal statement that works beautifully in living rooms, creative workspaces, or intimate bedroom alcoves. Need a different custom size to seamlessly complement your room layout? Please Contact Me directly to discuss your space!
