Location: Lac La Biche, Alberta, Canada
Power, grace, intensity, and mystique. All are embodied by a great grey owl appearing from the shadows. The owl was sitting on a perfect perch in a small wetland, with enough distance between it and the trees to create the dark, uncluttered background I wanted. When its attention shifted and it locked onto the sound of prey, I knew it was preparing to hunt. Knowing it would take off into the wind, I anticipated its flight path, focused, and waited for it to move through the light.
It all came together when the owl left the perch and flew directly toward me, emerging from the darkness with its eyes fixed on its prey. I called this image Emergence because it speaks to those moments when we step forward, become fully visible, and no longer linger in the shadows. For me, it captures the spirit of Unbounded: quiet power revealed, limitations left behind, and the courage to claim our space.
Print Sizes
The five print sizes offered for this series were specifically selected to allow for easy framing while providing options to suit a variety of different spaces and budgets. Each print includes a white border and is signed and numbered by me. Every limited-edition print comes with a Certificate of Authenticity and a Letter from the Artist in which I share the story behind the photograph.
Intimate 12" x 8" including border. Edition of 10.
Small 18" x 12" including border. Edition of 10.
Medium 24" x 16" including border. Edition of 5.
Large 30" x 20" including border. Edition of 5.
Statement 36" x 24" including border. Edition of 2.
Printed on: Each print is produced on either Hahnemühle Photo Rag 308 or Moab Entrada Rag Bright 300. Both are premium cotton fine art papers selected for their soft surface, subtle texture, and exceptional reproduction of detail. Their matte surfaces deliver rich, natural colours, beautiful tonal transitions, deep blacks, and carefully controlled contrast. These qualities make them particularly well suited to the Unbounded Collection, preserving everything from the warmth of golden evening light and the vibrant colours of wildlife to the delicate details and subtle tones found in shadow. The result is a fine art print that remains true to the colour, depth, and atmosphere of the original photograph.
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