Wilson’s Snipe
Two images of a Wilson’s Snipe standing in marsh in the rain, both with reflections visible
Mama Mallard
One image is a Female Mallard flapping with downy ducklings under her. The second image is of a Female Mallard swimming with eight baby ducklings.
The Northern Pintail
Two images of Male Northern Pintail. One image of the duck is in flight against a blue sky and the other image the Pintail is swimming in water.
Brown Pelican
Image of an adult Brown Pelican in breeding plumage, landing with wings in up position
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Mute Swan
Images of Mute Swan in sunset light flapping wings and taking off in flight from the water
Elephants
There is a stirring, stunning beauty to the elephants in this fine art piece. There is no question that climate change is causing serious problems for these amazing creatures, among others. You can appreciate this piece for its beauty. At the same time, understand that this will surely leave you with a sense of longing. […]
Cheetah hunting during the African night
If you have never visited the continent of Africa, you can still appreciate this extraordinary image of a cheetah on the hunt. It is nighttime, wherever the cheetah might be in Africa, and it isn’t difficult to imagine that it is also a very hot night. The cheetah doesn’t seem to care much about the […]
Giraffes
Animals will do their best to adapt. However, if we do not take climate change seriously, animals like these giraffes will only be able to adapt for so long. There is a quiet beauty to this piece, which depicts two giraffes crossing across a small body of water. Beyond them is an uncertain future. (Jan […]
Sandhill Crane chicks
Two images of Sandhill Crane chicks. One image is two very wet, very young chicks.. Second image of two Sandhill Crane chicks sharing an insect fed by adult.
The “Carolina” Duck
Two images of Wood Ducks. A male Wood Duck swimming with reflection visible and an image of a Female Wood duck standing up in water with wings flapping.
Horses
Where do you think these horses are going? Unless we take the subject of climate change seriously, we may not be able to answer that question in a very positive way. Beyond that, it is impossible to look at this fine art piece without being captivated by the power and beauty of these animals. (Jan […]
Horse stampede in the sea
A glorious, breathtaking stampede of horses in the sea! This is a perfect scene for not only those who like horses, but for those who appreciate the incredible energy and power of animals. A single animal can prove to be powerful enough. Bring together the energy of several examples of the same animal, and you […]
Falcons hunting in the evening
This dynamic, rich piece features the striking visual of falcons in their distinctive, powerful surroundings. A moon that is simply massive, almost too close for comfort, hangs over the evening sky. The falcons are profoundly dedicated to their purpose. They will not stop hunting until they have found what they are looking for. If you […]
Lion
Where is this lion going? No one can say for sure. There is an element of mystery to this fine art example. There is even a sense of adventure. At the same time, as we think about things like climate change, one can make the chilling argument that this lion is heading towards an unknown […]
Elephants walking together
We don’t know as much about the charming elephants in this piece as we might want to, but we do know enough. We know they are a family. We know they are dedicated to one another. Elephant families are some of the most extraordinary families in the world. This is a wonderful scene of family, […]
The Penguin
Has time run out for the poor penguin? This remarkable, unique fine art piece certainly imagines that to be the case. We aren’t quite at the point depicted in this piece. At least, not yet. This release is a stirring indication of what is going to happen, if we don’t start to take climate change […]
Mother and child
A mother and child stand together proudly. They make for a staggering sight. They are truly beautiful together. Their journey is to continue to be together for a very long time. Elephants form bonds as people do. Some would say the bonds between elephants is even deeper. There are some extraordinary legends about elephants and […]