The story behind the photograph
In San Diego, downtown, near Tuna Harbor, on an afternoon shoot while visiting on business... spending so much time in Colorado around mountain wildlife its exciting to see marine life like this brown pelican!”
Two Steps And Air
In Tom Bartel's words
“In San Diego, downtown, near Tuna Harbor, on an afternoon shoot while visiting on business...”
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Format
Crisp detail on archival fine-art paper, set behind glazing in a gallery frame.
Size
Holds a wall on its own, over a console or desk
31.5″ × 21.5″ on the wall, with the frame
Good detail. Made to be seen from a step or two back, as a piece this size usually is.
Frame: Black
- Printed to order and with you in about 5 to 10 business days.
- $33 shipping within the United States.
- Damaged in transit? We replace it free, within 30 days.
- Each piece is printed for you, so we can’t take back an undamaged one.
A brown pelican lifts from dark water, wings spread wide and feet trailing spray, photographed from above in black and white. Behind it, two bursts of foam mark where the bird ran across the surface before takeoff. Hard directional light picks out every primary feather and each scattered droplet against the near black water.
The pieces this photograph inspired
This photograph was developed in our studio and set with words, for anyone who wants the place and the words together.
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