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About the Artwork
The Story: This vivid wildlife photograph captures a striking male Yellow-Headed Blackbird clinging to the marsh reeds of Weber Bay, his brilliant gold plumage standing out sharply against the wetlands. Photographed from an airboat near an area where several of their woven, cup-shaped nesting platforms from past seasons remained, this frame honors a species whose booming, mechanical calls famously sound like a screeching, rusty old gate. As a wildlife conservation photographer, documenting these vibrant marsh-dwellers highlights the critical importance of protecting robust, shallow-water reed zones where these birds weave their intricate, wet vegetation nests safely over the open water. Explore this and other conservation-focused avian images across my online [Shop Birds of a Feather].
The Technique: Captured handheld from a fast-moving airboat using a high-resolution Nikon Z8 mirrorless camera and a powerful 200-500mm Nikkor zoom lens. To safely track the bird over the open bay without risking my gear, I kept the camera secured to a specialized body harness system, utilizing an ultra-fast shutter speed to freeze the fine details of the bird's feathers and the swaying cattail stalks.
Product Specifications
Dimensions: 9.5” x 15” (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: Premium frame included.
Authenticity: Hand-signed by the artist; the online preview watermark will not appear on your final print.
Shipping & Order Details
Production: Image is framed and ready to be shipped once the order is processed and payment has cleared.
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 or alternative framing option to perfectly complement your home decor? Please Contact Me directly to discuss your space!
About the Artwork
The Story: This vivid wildlife photograph captures a striking male Yellow-Headed Blackbird clinging to the marsh reeds of Weber Bay, his brilliant gold plumage standing out sharply against the wetlands. Photographed from an airboat near an area where several of their woven, cup-shaped nesting platforms from past seasons remained, this frame honors a species whose booming, mechanical calls famously sound like a screeching, rusty old gate. As a wildlife conservation photographer, documenting these vibrant marsh-dwellers highlights the critical importance of protecting robust, shallow-water reed zones where these birds weave their intricate, wet vegetation nests safely over the open water. Explore this and other conservation-focused avian images across my online [Shop Birds of a Feather].
The Technique: Captured handheld from a fast-moving airboat using a high-resolution Nikon Z8 mirrorless camera and a powerful 200-500mm Nikkor zoom lens. To safely track the bird over the open bay without risking my gear, I kept the camera secured to a specialized body harness system, utilizing an ultra-fast shutter speed to freeze the fine details of the bird's feathers and the swaying cattail stalks.
Product Specifications
Dimensions: 9.5” x 15” (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: Premium frame included.
Authenticity: Hand-signed by the artist; the online preview watermark will not appear on your final print.
Shipping & Order Details
Production: Image is framed and ready to be shipped once the order is processed and payment has cleared.
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 or alternative framing option to perfectly complement your home decor? Please Contact Me directly to discuss your space!
