This print, framed in a natural barn wood frame with a light antique white stain finish, created by the photographer, is truly unique and one-of-a-kind. An additional image shows the framed print hung on a wall with other furniture, to give a sense of size and scale of the finished artwork. Available also as a print only without frame, in three optional sizes and materials.
While we lived in western Washington, the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually Wildlife Refuge near Olympia was one of my favorite places to visit. The refuge is located at the Nisqually River delta, where it flows into the Puget Sound. It is common if the tide is high to see harbor seals, herons, eagles, and many species of birds while walking along the boardwalk. While we were back visiting the area early one June morning, I went out to walk the boardwalk at the refuge while the tide was high. I have seen harbor seals a handful of times, but always from quite a distance. Usually, one just sees a seal’s head emerging barely out of the water as it swims around the harbor. This morning after the tides had begun to recede a little, these seals had found a tiny island just big enough for the three of them to sunbathe for a while in the morning sun. I was lucky enough to have my long lens with me, and since the seals were in no hurry, I had plenty of time to get a few shots in. I’m not sure that at the time I realized how rare it is to find seals out in the open like this, and I consider myself pretty lucky to have been there just at the right time!
This print, framed in a natural barn wood frame with a light antique white stain finish, created by the photographer, is truly unique and one-of-a-kind. An additional image shows the framed print hung on a wall with other furniture, to give a sense of size and scale of the finished artwork. Available also as a print only without frame, in three optional sizes and materials.
While we lived in western Washington, the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually Wildlife Refuge near Olympia was one of my favorite places to visit. The refuge is located at the Nisqually River delta, where it flows into the Puget Sound. It is common if the tide is high to see harbor seals, herons, eagles, and many species of birds while walking along the boardwalk. While we were back visiting the area early one June morning, I went out to walk the boardwalk at the refuge while the tide was high. I have seen harbor seals a handful of times, but always from quite a distance. Usually, one just sees a seal’s head emerging barely out of the water as it swims around the harbor. This morning after the tides had begun to recede a little, these seals had found a tiny island just big enough for the three of them to sunbathe for a while in the morning sun. I was lucky enough to have my long lens with me, and since the seals were in no hurry, I had plenty of time to get a few shots in. I’m not sure that at the time I realized how rare it is to find seals out in the open like this, and I consider myself pretty lucky to have been there just at the right time!
