Print Name: Posing Pelican
Captured: May 2023 | Location: Rainbow Falls, Whiteshell Provincial Park, Manitoba, Canada
The Story: A compelling scene of an American White Pelican, one of North America's largest birds with a wingspan up to 3 metres (9.8 feet). This iconic bird, a beloved emblem of Manitoba where over a third of the global breeding population resides, is captured here in the scenic Whiteshell Provincial Park near Rainbow Falls. Pelicans use their large, pouched bills to cooperatively herd and scoop up fish, often near rapids or dams where food is concentrated. During the May breeding season, both males and females grow a unique, temporary "horn" on the top of their beak, which is shed after the eggs are laid. This image captures the bird in its natural element, showcasing the striking white plumage, bright yellow-orange bill, and the unique breeding-season horn, freezing a breathtaking second of this magnificent Canadian wildlife.

Print Materials

Museum-Quality Photo Rag — Unframed

Printed in my Winnipeg studio on Palo Duro SoftGloss Rag 315, a 315 gsm, 100% cotton fine art paper with a subtle semi-gloss finish. This archival, acid-free paper is listed by Red River as FOGRA-certified to ISO 9706 for paper permanence. I use pigment inks in my Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-4100 printer. Photo Rag prints are coated with Hahnemühle Protective Spray and are supplied unframed, with no mounting hardware. Choose your own frame to suit the photograph and your space. Conservation framing and protection from direct sunlight help preserve your print.

Gallery-Wrapped Canvas — Ready to Hang

Printed in my Winnipeg studio on Palo Duro Satin Canvas, a 450 gsm canvas with a satin finish. Each canvas print is coated with Eco Print Shield, is gallery-wrapped over 1.5-inch wooden stretcher bars and is supplied ready to hang.

ChromaLuxe Metal Prints

Produced through a Winnipeg lab on ChromaLuxe Vibrant Gloss metal panels, offering a crisp, vibrant presentation of the photograph. Metal prints are supplied ready to hang. Choose from the available sizes and options above.

Limited Editions

My limited-edition fine art prints are personally inspected, signed and numbered, and include a certificate of authenticity. Photo gifts are separate products and are not limited-edition prints.

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