Shorebird fine art print

Is the Sky Falling?

Price range: $75.00 through $349.00

Although there is little resemblance to Chicken Little, this Whimbrel (Numenius phaeopus) reminded me of the children’s story by its inquisitive upward gaze.  Who knows whether it was surveying the weather, checking for predators, or hoping for a divine supply of crustaceans to fall from the sky – however, it was clearly contemplating something.

I found the shorebird’s elegant mid-stride pose, its long decurved beak glistening with grains of sand, and its well-defined graceful long shadow on the beach to be riveting.  After all, how often do we get to observe a species doing something unexpected?

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Description

Item: Shorebird Fine Art Print

  • Subject: A detailed portrait of a whimbrel (Numenius phaeopus) on a beach, looking toward the sky.
  • Location | Date: Manzanillo-Gandoca National Park, Costa Rica | February 2024
  • Media:
    • HIGH-DEFINITION METAL. The high-gloss finish of the metal allows the golden sand to radiate with a sun-drenched warmth, giving the grains a shimmering, tactile quality that feels as though the beach is literally glowing.
    • POLISHED ACRYLIC. Light refracting through the acrylic layer creates a 3-D vibrancy. The internal reflection brings the whimbrel to life, especially its sandy beak.
    • FINE ART PAPER. This classic option, on Epson Cold Press Bright White, is finished with a professional off-white mat, offering flexibility for custom framing. The mat increases the dimensions from 11×14 inches to 16×20 inches.
  • Perspective: An invitation to enter into a private moment of contemplation with a graceful subject. 
  • Vibe: Inquisitive, intimate, warm. A sophisticated choice for a library, a quiet study, or even a child’s room, where curiosity is encouraged.

Additional information

Dimensions

11×14, 16×20, 16×24
Print Material

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Benefiting Conservation

Center for Biological Diversity

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