Location: Lac La Biche, Alberta, Canada
A great grey owl was perched on a fence post, listening intently for mice moving beneath the snow while I photographed him from the ground. When I caught movement from the corner of my eye, I expected a raven or jay coming to harass him. I kept my finger on the shutter and was surprised when a hawk dove directly at the owl. He stood his ground, raising his wings protectively as the hawk passed incredibly close. This image was created in the moment after, as the owl followed the hawk with his wings still raised.
Abracadabra captures exactly what draws me to wildlife photography: the moments between the moments that cannot be planned or recreated. My quieter style does not always align with a competition where unusual behaviour, rare encounters and immediate visual impact often stand out. The moments I seek do not always translate easily in that setting, but from the moment I saw this image emerging, I knew it was special. After seven years of entering Wildlife Photographer of the Year, it became my first image to be shortlisted. It also received a Special Mention in Travel Photographer of the Year, placed in the Top 250 of Share the View, was shortlisted in Bird Photographer of the Year, Nature Photographer of the Year and Nature TTL Photographer of the Year, and was commended in WildArt Photographer of the Year.
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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