The Gaze of the Kookaburra
Size A1 is a Limited Edition (only 30 available on this website out of 100)
While wandering through the Australian National Botanic Gardens, I found myself face to face with this remarkable kookaburra. He didn’t flinch or flutter away; he just held my gaze, calm and steady, as if offering permission to share his moment. I raised my camera slowly, quietly, knowing this was something rare: not just a wildlife sighting but a silent conversation.
In this portrait, I chose to strip away colour from everything but the eye, to focus on what drew me in first. The fine detail in his feathers and the age-worn texture of his beak, all rendered in crisp monochrome, set the stage for the story told through that single, glowing eye. It smoulders like an ember, vivid, alive, pulling everything inward. It’s not just about seeing a bird but feeling watched in return.
That moment stayed with me. The kookaburra’s gaze spoke of presence, awareness, and something more profound—an ancient patience that belongs to wild places. I wanted this image to hold that same feeling: the pause, the breath, the quiet recognition that passes between two living beings.
The Gaze of the Kookaburra isn’t just a portrait; it’s a reflection of that brief connection, brought to life through light, tone, and a touch of surreal intensity. It is a tribute not only to the bird but also to the quiet power of being looked at and being seen.
Printed on museum-grade archival paper, this piece is available in a limited edition of 200 in each size, except for A1. Only 30 are available on this website. Each piece is signed, numbered, and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
Size A1 is a Limited Edition (only 30 available on this website out of 100)
While wandering through the Australian National Botanic Gardens, I found myself face to face with this remarkable kookaburra. He didn’t flinch or flutter away; he just held my gaze, calm and steady, as if offering permission to share his moment. I raised my camera slowly, quietly, knowing this was something rare: not just a wildlife sighting but a silent conversation.
In this portrait, I chose to strip away colour from everything but the eye, to focus on what drew me in first. The fine detail in his feathers and the age-worn texture of his beak, all rendered in crisp monochrome, set the stage for the story told through that single, glowing eye. It smoulders like an ember, vivid, alive, pulling everything inward. It’s not just about seeing a bird but feeling watched in return.
That moment stayed with me. The kookaburra’s gaze spoke of presence, awareness, and something more profound—an ancient patience that belongs to wild places. I wanted this image to hold that same feeling: the pause, the breath, the quiet recognition that passes between two living beings.
The Gaze of the Kookaburra isn’t just a portrait; it’s a reflection of that brief connection, brought to life through light, tone, and a touch of surreal intensity. It is a tribute not only to the bird but also to the quiet power of being looked at and being seen.
Printed on museum-grade archival paper, this piece is available in a limited edition of 200 in each size, except for A1. Only 30 are available on this website. Each piece is signed, numbered, and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
Size A1 is a Limited Edition (only 30 available on this website out of 100)
While wandering through the Australian National Botanic Gardens, I found myself face to face with this remarkable kookaburra. He didn’t flinch or flutter away; he just held my gaze, calm and steady, as if offering permission to share his moment. I raised my camera slowly, quietly, knowing this was something rare: not just a wildlife sighting but a silent conversation.
In this portrait, I chose to strip away colour from everything but the eye, to focus on what drew me in first. The fine detail in his feathers and the age-worn texture of his beak, all rendered in crisp monochrome, set the stage for the story told through that single, glowing eye. It smoulders like an ember, vivid, alive, pulling everything inward. It’s not just about seeing a bird but feeling watched in return.
That moment stayed with me. The kookaburra’s gaze spoke of presence, awareness, and something more profound—an ancient patience that belongs to wild places. I wanted this image to hold that same feeling: the pause, the breath, the quiet recognition that passes between two living beings.
The Gaze of the Kookaburra isn’t just a portrait; it’s a reflection of that brief connection, brought to life through light, tone, and a touch of surreal intensity. It is a tribute not only to the bird but also to the quiet power of being looked at and being seen.
Printed on museum-grade archival paper, this piece is available in a limited edition of 200 in each size, except for A1. Only 30 are available on this website. Each piece is signed, numbered, and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
