Elk-Photo | Limited Edition of 10
Grand Canyon Elk Encounter - A Morning Wildlife Close-Up
Early one morning at Grand Canyon National Park, as the light began to soften the dark contours of night, I found myself mere feet away from a serene moment in the wild. A herd of elk was grazing beside our campsite, their presence both unexpected and captivating. One elk seemed particularly curious about my presence—perhaps just unfazed. A headshot of this elk, set against the backdrop of dense pine branches, caught my attention.
This elk, staring directly at me, offered a gaze as intense as it was serene. The close-up shot allowed me to capture the intricate details of its face, the texture of its fur highlighted in the crisp morning air. The branches of the pine tree framed this majestic creature beautifully, adding a natural contrast to the soft focus of the background.
Taking this wildlife photo, I felt a profound connection to this creature and its habitat. It was not just about capturing an image but about preserving a moment of calm amidst the grandeur of nature. With its vast and rugged landscape, the Grand Canyon served as the perfect backdrop to this wildlife portrait.
This elk photo isn't just an image; it's a window that isn't a tranquil morning in Arizona. It reminds us of the beauty and the stark reality of life in the wild. As you look at this photograph, I hope it brings you into that morning to feel the cool air and hear the soft sounds of the elk moving through the grass. It’s moments like these that remind It's Shy that I wake up early and trek into the wild to capture not just images but stories.
© Dan Kosmayer, 2022
Limited Edition of 10
This photograph is released as a signed and numbered limited edition of only 10 prints in total across all available sizes combined—not 10 prints in each size.
Every size is drawn from the same edition. Whether the photograph is purchased as a small print or at the largest available size, it uses one of the 10 edition numbers.
I personally sign and number each print on the reverse, and every print is accompanied by a signed Certificate of Authenticity recording its title, dimensions, medium, edition number, and date of issue.
Once all 10 prints have been sold, the edition will be permanently closed. No additional numbered editions of the photograph will be produced in another size or format.
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I personally produce every photograph using archival pigment inks on premium archival paper with a subtle luster finish.
The paper provides rich tonal depth, excellent fine-detail reproduction, and a refined surface that reduces distracting glare under normal indoor lighting. It is especially well suited to both color and black-and-white photography.
Each photograph is sold as an unframed fine art print, allowing it to be framed according to the collector’s space and personal style.
Before a print leaves my studio, I carefully inspect it for color, tonal accuracy, surface quality, and overall presentation. Nothing is outsourced, and every finished print passes through my hands.
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Every print is personally produced, inspected, signed, numbered, and carefully packaged by me at my studio in Haliburton, Ontario, Canada.
Worldwide delivery is included in the listed price, so there is no additional shipping charge added during checkout. I select an appropriate tracked delivery service based on the destination, print size, and current shipping requirements.
Delivery times vary by destination and may be affected by customs processing or circumstances beyond my control.
Because I also travel extensively to create new photographic work, studio dispatch may occasionally be delayed while I am away. When that happens, the print will be produced and shipped as soon as I return to the studio.
