A glittering green hummingbird hovers in front of a crimson flower spike, beak reaching into a yellow bloom. Behind it the forest dissolves into warm gold and olive, so the whole frame glows.
Green-crowned brilliants are sturdy, bright green hummingbirds of the wet forests of Central and South America. They are confident at flowers and often defend favourite plants, perching nearby between feeds. Like many hummingbirds, they favour tubular blooms tucked among bright bracts, which keep the nectar for long-billed birds.
The bird hovers in the open on the left, the dark-red flower stands tall on the right, and the warm background ties them together. It is a rich, painterly palette, and the contrast between the green bird and crimson flower makes both colours sing.
It is a warm, vibrant print. It suits a living room, dining room or study, works beautifully with timber and brass, and makes a striking gift for bird lovers and gardeners.
THE PRINT
Archival pigment print (giclée) on museum-grade fine art paper. Limited edition of 30. Hand-signed and numbered by John Wiseman and issued with a signed certificate of authenticity.
SIZE
Image size 76 x 51 cm (30 x 20 in). Other sizes are available. Please enquire.
DELIVERY AND FRAMING
Made to order in Sydney, Australia. Shipped unframed, rolled in a protective tube. Custom framing in natural timber, black or white can be added through Bluethumb.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
John Wiseman is an award-winning Australian wildlife and nature photographer with more than 25 years in the field, photographing across six continents. Winner, Science & Nature, International Loupe Awards. Represented by IRID Gallery, Melbourne and Sydney.