Organized Chaos

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The Story

In the ethereal realm of Svalbard, beneath a horizon painted with the soft hues of grey and blue , a phenomenon unfolded—one that intertwined the threads of instinct, survival, and the sheer beauty of nature. Above the glistening surface of a shallow ice melt, a cacophony of seabirds engaged in a delicate ballet. Kittiwakes, skuas, and Arctic terns flitted and squawked, each vying for a slice of precious territory in this frenetic avian metropolis.

Amidst this organized chaos, a moment arose that seemed to transcend time itself. Thousands of kittiwakes congregated upon a slender sandbar, their plumage a striking contrast to the tundra mountain backdrop. As if sensing the ominous presence of a skua, a predator on the prowl, they suddenly erupted into flight—an orchestrated exodus, a living cloud of white feathers cutting through the chilled air.

With my camera clutched tightly, I braced for the spectacle. The shutter clicked at a remarkable speed, capturing the unparalleled moment when nature’s inhabitants seized their fate amid the chaos. This fleeting glimpse of avian unity, a testament to both their instinctual prowess and the tumult of life in the Arctic, remained imprinted forever in the recesses of my memory, a silent ode to the wild beauty of the world.

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The Story

In the ethereal realm of Svalbard, beneath a horizon painted with the soft hues of grey and blue , a phenomenon unfolded—one that intertwined the threads of instinct, survival, and the sheer beauty of nature. Above the glistening surface of a shallow ice melt, a cacophony of seabirds engaged in a delicate ballet. Kittiwakes, skuas, and Arctic terns flitted and squawked, each vying for a slice of precious territory in this frenetic avian metropolis.

Amidst this organized chaos, a moment arose that seemed to transcend time itself. Thousands of kittiwakes congregated upon a slender sandbar, their plumage a striking contrast to the tundra mountain backdrop. As if sensing the ominous presence of a skua, a predator on the prowl, they suddenly erupted into flight—an orchestrated exodus, a living cloud of white feathers cutting through the chilled air.

With my camera clutched tightly, I braced for the spectacle. The shutter clicked at a remarkable speed, capturing the unparalleled moment when nature’s inhabitants seized their fate amid the chaos. This fleeting glimpse of avian unity, a testament to both their instinctual prowess and the tumult of life in the Arctic, remained imprinted forever in the recesses of my memory, a silent ode to the wild beauty of the world.

Limited Edition Print:

Each Print is signed numbered and hand picked to become a set of “limited edition “ prints The final print will come with a white border that is deeper at the bottom to allow for signature and numbering and is helpful for mounting . It does not come with a mount or a frame.You will receive the print with a certificate of authenticity which includes the story behind the picture where and how it was taken. All A2 and A1 prints will be sent in a tube to prevent damage in shipping.

INK : Canon Pro Lucia

Printer : Canon image Prograf1000 Series

Paper : Fotospeed NST Bright White 315 signature paper ( 100% cotton fine art paper with gentle texture. The paper’s bright white base and gentle texture is perfect for landscape and portraits delivering a HIGH D-MAX wide color gamut. Used in conjunction with pigment inks ensures the life of the print for more than 85 years . )

Delivery: All of my pictures are printed to order and hand signed and packaged  by myself. Please allow up to ten working days for delivery .

Note this print is solely limited in the sizes available here and may be reproduced at the artists discretion for use in future Box Sets,Calendars or exhibitions -BUT will never be sold as open edition prints to the public .

Limited edition print of 30 divided in two sizes

A2 x 15

A3 x 15