One early spring morning I looked out the window on thick fog obscuring Fawn Lake. To my surprise, I saw a Great Blue Heron perched on some alder branches in the foreground, looking alert as it rested above the lake. Here it has one scaly leg tucked up into its feathers for warmth; on the visible leg it has its toes curled and locked firmly around a branch. It must be quite a balancing act to stand on one leg for long periods of time, but many species of birds can manage this remarkable feat.

For this photographic print, I chose to use a painterly color scheme for the feathers. It is not a typical field guide photograph, but instead is quite impressionistic.

PRINT INFORMATION: This photograph is printed from a digital file on Japanese Mulberry paper using pigment ink. Matting is done with a thick white cotton rag mat. All materials are archival; designed to last for generations.

LIMITED EDITION: This photographic print is part of a limited edition printed by photographer Lee Rentz. The edition consists of 250 prints, which includes all sizes and methods of printing.