Morning Hymn 23
In the quiet outskirts of San Diego’s local mountains, where frosty mornings are as rare as a hidden treasure, there was a photographic quest that consumed my lens for years. The elusive shot? A bird's breath, dancing in the frigid air. It was no simple task. The ambient temperature had to waltz down to a crisp 32 degrees or lower, a rarity in our sun-soaked city.
But then, on this particular morning in the winter of 2021, nature decided to indulge my artistic pursuit by delivering a winter storm with enough moisture to dump a beautiful layer of snow. The thermometer plummeted to a finger-numbing 23 degrees. A chill hung in the air, and there, against the cold canvas of the dawn, a Red-Winged Blackbird made its grand entrance.
With bated breath—quite literally—I captured the crystalline exhale, a fleeting dance of warmth meeting winter's grasp. In that frozen moment, a story unfolded, etched in the delicate threads of nature's tapestry. It was a tale of patience, perseverance, and the serendipity that graces those who venture into the chilly embrace of the outdoors with a camera in hand.
I hope you enjoy this image as much as I did creating it.
The Prints
I personally print all prints using archival inks, mats and paper. All images are printed on museum quality archival paper with archival inks to ensure longevity of the print.
Editions
All of my images are limited editions of 100 prints which includes all sizes of prints. After the series has expired no further prints will be made of that image.
Options
I provide several options for purchasing my prints, either as a print only, Ready to Frame Matted Prints or as Framed Prints which include a three inch mat. All prints will have a half inch border around the image and are hand signed in the lower right corner with the number of the print on the lower left corner. The Title, Capture Date, Print Date and Edition Number are signed on the back of each print. Each print will include a Certificate of Authenticity and a short story behind the image.
Print Only Sizes (no mat or frame included)
8”x10”, 11”x14”, 13”x19”, 16”x20”. If you would like a larger print than what is available here please contact me and I would be happy to provide that for you. I use a local San Diego printer to produce my larger prints and specialty products.
Ready to Frame Matted Print Sizes (Frame Not Included)
Mat sizes: 11”x14”, 12”x16”, 16”x20”, 18”x24”. If you would like a larger print than what is available here please contact me and I would be happy to provide that for you. I use a local San Diego printer to produce my larger prints and specialty products.
My ready to frame matted prints are just as they sound, each print comes matted and ready to frame in any standard sized frame of your choosing. The Mat Size will be the frame size required and are standard sizes allowing you to purchase a wide variety of frame from any art, framing or home goods store. I size all matted prints prints to fit standard frames so no need to worry about custom framing.
Framed Prints
Framed prints are mounted with a natural mat, black frame and finished with Acrylite with UV and Non-Glare filters. Please contact me for custom sizing and framing options. Please allow 2-4 weeks for production of framed prints.
Notes
Watermarks will not be included on final prints.
Please note that colors you see on your monitor may differ slightly from those of the print due to variations in monitor and screen settings and calibration.
Prints may differ slightly to image displayed due to cropping. Matted prints size will be adjusted to allow for a half inch border between the edge of the image and the edge of the mat.
Items will be shipped in a rigged mailer or tube depending on the size to ensure safe delivery to your location.
