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About the Artwork
The Story: A majestic right-profile portrait captures a male Greater Sage Grouse with its head partially sunken into its chest as it prepares to inflate its distinctive yellow air sacs. This vulnerable species walks or flies down to this historic lek in Henefer, Utah every winter, gathering on the ancestral mating grounds to perform their complex, dramatic courtship rituals before moving up to higher mountain hillsides for the summer. Set against a soft gray background that beautifully isolates the intricate textures of its plumage, this image highlights the regal and imperiled beauty of the sagebrush sea. Experience the timeless magic of this western lek ritual by exploring the online [Shop Birds of a Feather].
The Technique: Captured during the early morning dawn using a high-resolution Nikon Z8 mirrorless camera and a 200-500mm Nikkor zoom lens, stabilized inside a vehicle on the door frame to not only protect the grouse but to achieve a crisp, low-angle profile of the courting male.
Product Specifications
Dimensions: 12” x 19” (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 your home or office decor? Please Contact Me directly to discuss your space!
About the Artwork
The Story: A majestic right-profile portrait captures a male Greater Sage Grouse with its head partially sunken into its chest as it prepares to inflate its distinctive yellow air sacs. This vulnerable species walks or flies down to this historic lek in Henefer, Utah every winter, gathering on the ancestral mating grounds to perform their complex, dramatic courtship rituals before moving up to higher mountain hillsides for the summer. Set against a soft gray background that beautifully isolates the intricate textures of its plumage, this image highlights the regal and imperiled beauty of the sagebrush sea. Experience the timeless magic of this western lek ritual by exploring the online [Shop Birds of a Feather].
The Technique: Captured during the early morning dawn using a high-resolution Nikon Z8 mirrorless camera and a 200-500mm Nikkor zoom lens, stabilized inside a vehicle on the door frame to not only protect the grouse but to achieve a crisp, low-angle profile of the courting male.
Product Specifications
Dimensions: 12” x 19” (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 your home or office decor? Please Contact Me directly to discuss your space!
