The swell was intense that day. A thin sliver of light on the horizon was our only sign of relief. The thick gray rain clouds looming above our tiny boat brought strong winds and an unforgiving current. We had spent the last seventeen days bobbing uncontrollably in the turbulent South Pacific, intent on encountering an elusive Humpback whale. It was mating season, so the odds of seeing one were apparently in our favor; however, our luck had proven otherwise.
After over two weeks on the water, the day we had been dreaming of finally came. As soon as I was under the water, I could hear it echoing all around me. The whales were singing! As we swam closer, the song grew louder. Eventually, we hung motionless underwater as the calf swam up to us as if to say "hello". The sound was so loud I could feel it vibrating my chest, like standing next to a speaker at a concert.
Diving with a whale is different. Looking into their deep eyes leaves you with the feeling that you've met someone new.
About this artwork
Available in
A6 - 4” x 6”, A3 / 11.5” x 16.5 (edition of 200)
A2 - 16.5 x 22.5” (edition of 100)
A1 - 23.5” x 33” (edition of 100)
A0 - 33.1 x 46.8” (edition of 30)
All prints include a border for easy framing.
Supplied with a signed, stamped & numbered Certificate of Authenticity for provenance.
Museum-grade cotton paper with a guaranteed archival life of 100+ years.
Carbon neutral, sustainable production, packaging, and shipping.
FREE GLOBAL DELIVERY with tracked & insured shipping.
Pricing:
A6 - 4” x 6” : Print only - $30.00
A3 - 11.5” x 16.5” : Print only - $95.00 / Framed - $150.00
A2 - 16.5” x 22.5” : Print only - $145.00 / Framed - $220.00
A1 - 23.5” x 33” : Print only - $230.00 / Framed - $320.00
A0 - 33” x 46.5” : Print only - $600.00
Paper Type
Presented on acid-free, archival cotton Hahnemühle German etching Giclée paper with a silky smooth finish, made by Hahnemühle, the world’s oldest mill which has been producing fine art papers for more than 500 years.
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