Brown Pelican on Volcanic Rock - Galapagos Wildlife Art — Fine art print by Naomi McLeod Gallery Canvas

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Brown Pelican on Volcanic Rock - Galapagos Wildlife Art

A contemplative brown pelican surveys turquoise Galápagos waters from its volcanic perch

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GALLERY CANVAS PRINT
Museum-grade cotton canvas, hand-stretched over 1.5" kiln-dried pine. Archival UV inks, fade-resistant for 75+ years. Wall hardware included, ready to hang.
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Selected: 30 × 40"  ·  Ships within 4-6 business days

$185

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Archival
Museum-grade inks, 75+ year life
About the Piece

I waited patiently along the volcanic shoreline when this magnificent brown pelican settled onto the barnacle-crusted rocks just meters away. The soft overcast light was perfect, eliminating harsh shadows and allowing the intricate feather patterns to shine. What struck me most was the bird's complete indifference to my presence—a testament to the fearlessness of Galápagos wildlife. I composed the shot to capture both the pelican's dignified posture and the gorgeous turquoise waters behind, letting the shallow depth of field melt the background into a dreamy wash of color.

A prehistoric silhouette holds court over turquoise waters where evolution wrote its greatest chapter

Specifications
Medium
Canvas — Gallery Wrap
Material Details
Hand-stretched cotton canvas, kiln-dried pine, archival UV inks
Lifespan
75+ years fade-resistant
Captured In
Ecuador
Hardware
Wall mount included — ready to hang
Shipping
4-6 business days · Free over $250
SKU
MCP-0048
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