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Tree Swallow Sunning in River Alders, The Surreal Swallow Series Continued
This was taken the morning following a freak late spring snow-storm on the Yukon River that stranded a large flock of migrating swallows. Sunny and clear that morning, to conserve energy with the freezing temperatures, some of the swallows appeared to be in a state of slowed metabolism called 'torpor', allowing me to get exceptionally close. This one was also utilizing 'nature's down jacket', keeping warm by fluffing its feathers, giving it a rounded appearance.
Several of the photos and the story attracted international media attention. This week, even the Yukon News featured a story about my work: www.yukon-news.com/arts/26057/
Tree Swallow Sunning in River Alders, The Surreal Swallow Series Continued
This was taken the morning following a freak late spring snow-storm on the Yukon River that stranded a large flock of migrating swallows. Sunny and clear that morning, to conserve energy with the freezing temperatures, some of the swallows appeared to be in a state of slowed metabolism called 'torpor', allowing me to get exceptionally close. This one was also utilizing 'nature's down jacket', keeping warm by fluffing its feathers, giving it a rounded appearance.
Several of the photos and the story attracted international media attention. This week, even the Yukon News featured a story about my work: www.yukon-news.com/arts/26057/