The Little Perch

This shot instantly takes me to those crisp, early spring days when the trees are just starting to wake up. The branches are still bare, but those tiny red buds promise new life. I was out exploring, feeling that first warmth of the season, when I spotted this little bird. It perched right on the very top, almost like a sentinel, surveying its domain. It felt like a quiet declaration that spring was indeed on its way, despite the starkness around it. A small moment of hope and nature's persistent cycle, captured in one frame.

• Fujicolor Crystal Archive Professional Lustre Paper
• 210gsm
• Vibrant, fine-grain pebble texture
• Archival: 100+ years on display, 200+ years in storage
• Silver halide, RA-4 wet printing process
• Sizing: White borders do not change size of the print