Description
I really love photographing Great Blue Herons and other birds that fish in shallow waters at the edges of rivers and other bodies of water. When I can photograph Herons against a background of turbulent water, I like to use long exposures to blur the water. The birds can stand so still, that they are captured in perfect focus, while the water in the background creates a soft, cloud-like appearance. This image was created at the James River near downtown Richmond, Virginia during a period of moderately high water after a bit of rain. Dappled light on the background water, created by sunlight streaming through the leaves of a nearby tree, creates an uneven highlight and shadow pattern that seems to create a halo around the heron.
This image was created on May 16, 2014.
The print is made on Epson Legacy Etching fine art paper and the image size is 22×33 inches. The frame is approximately 31×42 inches in size and is 1.5-inch matte black wood. The print is matted with a double mat of 4-ply archival white cotton rag. The glazing is Acrylite acrylic, so there is no risk of glass breaking during shipment. The print is protected with Hahnemuhle Protective Spray. This fully archival product will bring enjoyment for generations.
This limited edition print comes with a numbered hologram on the back of the print. A Certificate of Authenticity with a matching numbered hologram is included. The edition is registered at http://www.myartregistry.com and is strictly limited to 18 prints.
