About this Product
Photograph of young owls taking an early look at the world outside their nest. This item is the print only. Matte and frame are not included.
I print on professional quality archival 60 lb. smooth matte photographic paper using a Canon professional printer and Canon archival pigment inks. But I use larger paper than the stated dimension to allow for overlap and full coverage of your matte.
I processed the images in “managed color space” to insure accurate prints. If your screen is not color managed, the brightness and color of the cards may vary slightly from how they appear to you now.
You may select 8 x 10 or 11 x 14 prints.
Custom requests considered.
All images are copyright © David H. M. Gray and not to be reproduced without permission. They are for your personal use only. Please contact me if you would like to make a custom order.
David HM Gray Photography
Meet the Maker
The first time my mother, a portrait photographer, began teaching me to print, I had to stand on a chair to see inside the developing tray. From that day, it never stopped feeling like magic to see the dark areas appearing followed shortly by the mid-tones that made the image seem to blossom even under the darkroom light. Since those days, there have been many technical changes in Photography. But photography still enables the magic of memorializing moments of wonder so that they are not confined to memory or overlooked altogether. A goal of mine is to find and preserve from ordinary situations the essence of the extraordinary, revealing, or celebratory. That could be a fleeting expression, a macro view into a dragonfly’s world, a baby great horned owl with a lot of attitude, an old windmill still turning in the wind, the way spider webs and winter ice refract the colors of a rainbow, or the dance of milkweed seeds shortly before taking flight, to name just a few of my excursions into the magical world that is all around us.
How it’s Made
This photograph is from a series on two Great Horned Owls growing up in a local park. I made about 3,000 images during 14 days over a period of almost two months. These same owls are featured in the banner photograph for my shop.
I devoted many additional hours selecting and processing the images in “managed color space” to insure accurate prints. If your screen is not color managed, the brightness and color may vary slightly from how they appear to you now.
I print on professional quality archival 60 lb. matte photographic paper using a Canon professional printer and Canon archival pigment inks. I inspect every print to make sure it is top quality.
Shop Policies
Processing and Shipping Times:
I print each order after I receive it. This usually takes 1 to 3 business days. I will let you know when your order is shipped. From then most orders are usually received within 3 to 5 business days, but this is not guaranteed by the carrier.
Returns:
I do accept returns. Contact me within 7 days of delivery, and ship items back within 14 days of delivery.
Please contact me if you have any problems with your order.
Details of returns and exchanges:
I will refund the cost of your purchase, minus my shipping cost, for any reason. Please contact me to arrange the return. The item must be returned in like new condition, and it is the responsibility of the buyer to package the artwork properly and pay return shipping.
I take great pride in my work, and I want you to be pleased. If you are not completely satisfied for any reason, please contact me so I can make it right.
Packaging:
All orders ship well protected, and tracking numbers are provided. I recycle used shipping materials whenever possible. This is why environmentally unfriendly materials may sometimes be used. If, upon delivery, you note any damage, please take digital photos of the artwork, and any damage to the packaging, and contact me immediately. This will help speed replacement.
Custom Orders:
I am happy to consider custom orders. Please contact me to discuss.
Copyright:
All images are copyrighted © David Gray. Images may not be reproduced by any means without written permission.
