Stuffed Stilt

Description

Approximately 8x12 color fine art photograph printed on Fuji crystal archive paper. All prints are signed and dated.

**see the second image for a full view of the photograph**

Taxidermists from the Victorian Era were truly artists in their own right. The Natural History museum where I photographed this black-necked stilt had several specimens of this same species. Each had their own personality. No pre-fab standard forms for these guys - custom, carefully made framework gives these specimens something special. I think this little guy, let's name him Earl, has a lot of energy, a lot to do, and can't sit still for five minutes. Unlike some of his counterparts, who are content to stroll casually along the shoreline, exuding grace and ease.

This print is part of my Natural History series. More can be found in my shop, and still more can be viewed on my blog - http://dsbrennan.blogspot.com

This photograph was taken by yours truly, courtesy of the Museum of Natural History and Planetarium, Roger Williams Park, Providence, RI.

Added on Oct 29, 2009