We were on a birding trip in the mountains of southern Arizona, where we observed many species that we had never seen before. In addition, we encountered this old favorite, a Great Horned Owl, sitting on a nest. The funny thing was that it chose a nest hole at about human eye level, in a spreading tree around which there were tables and chairs for outdoor seating at a bar and grill. I guess it didn’t mind human company. It kept falling asleep while I was looking at it, but here I caught it with its eyes open.

SIZE: This photograph is printed at an approximate final size of a bit over 3x3,” and is printed on cotton rag photographic paper using pigmented inks for an estimated 400-year display life.

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