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The First to Rise

$800.00

Lake Kerkini, Greece 2021

The fishermen at Kerkini feed the pelicans in winter. When a boat approaches with fish, the birds gather on the water, waiting. On this morning one bird lifted early — wings high, already committed — while the others stayed below, heads turned toward the fisherman, focused on what was coming next. I have watched this moment many times. There is always one that rises before the rest.

This relationship between the fishermen and the pelicans is older than I am. It is why the birds stay so close, why they are not fearful, why a photograph like this is even possible. The Kingdom of Pelicans depends on it. The boat, the man with the fish, the lake, the birds — it is a system, not an encounter. I am photographing inside something that was already working before I arrived and will continue after I am gone.

Lake Kerkini, Greece 2021

The fishermen at Kerkini feed the pelicans in winter. When a boat approaches with fish, the birds gather on the water, waiting. On this morning one bird lifted early — wings high, already committed — while the others stayed below, heads turned toward the fisherman, focused on what was coming next. I have watched this moment many times. There is always one that rises before the rest.

This relationship between the fishermen and the pelicans is older than I am. It is why the birds stay so close, why they are not fearful, why a photograph like this is even possible. The Kingdom of Pelicans depends on it. The boat, the man with the fish, the lake, the birds — it is a system, not an encounter. I am photographing inside something that was already working before I arrived and will continue after I am gone.

The Edition

Edition of 7 + 2 Artist Proofs

The seven prints are shared across all three sizes, so whichever scale you choose, it is one of seven. When the last print is placed, the image is retired and never printed again.

Pricing follows the edition. Each print placed moves the next one up, so the earliest collectors acquire the work at its lowest price.

Sizes

Small: 24 × 16 in (61 × 41 cm)
Medium: 36 × 24 in (91 × 61 cm)
Large: 60 × 40 in (152 × 102 cm)

Prices begin at $800 for the Small print.

The Print

Each print is made as an archival pigment print on Hahnemühle fine art paper, chosen for its depth, tonal range and a surface that rewards close looking. Every print is signed and numbered by hand and arrives with a Certificate of Authenticity recording the title, edition number and production details.

Framing

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