Barred Owl Ready to Hang on Canvas, Acrylic, or Metal Print or Premium Photo Paper for Framing Wild Bird Print Owl Portrait Nature Wall Art

Camping with my family at Stephen F. Austin State Park near San Felipe, Texas, was supposed to be a weekend of quiet hikes and campfire bonding. On a mid-morning hike through one of the park’s many forested trails, we stumbled upon a clearing bathed in soft sunlight filtering through the canopy of loblolly pines and oak trees. That’s when I saw it—a barred owl, regal and still, perched on a low-hanging branch. Its large, dark eyes seemed to study us as much as we were studying it.

I’ve always been a landscape photographer, more accustomed to framing wide vistas than capturing wildlife. Birds, with their rapid movements and flighty nature, had never been my forte. But this moment was different. The owl sat so still, as if it were waiting for me to take the shot. Its patterned feathers blended perfectly with the tree bark, a masterpiece of nature’s camouflage.

The sounds of the forest seemed to quiet as I raised my camera. The rustle of leaves underfoot, distant chirping of songbirds, and the occasional snap of a twig from my son’s explorations all faded into the background. The earthy smell of damp soil and decaying leaves mixed with the faint scent of pine. A cool breeze brushed against my face, and I could feel the weight of the humid spring air on my skin.

My heart raced as I adjusted the settings on my camera. Lighting was tricky—bright enough to highlight the intricate details of its feathers, but shadowed enough to avoid washing out the texture of its surroundings. I steadied my hand, afraid to make any noise that might spook it. Then, just as the owl tilted its head in curiosity, I pressed the shutter. The soft click of the camera felt deafening in the stillness.

Looking at the screen, I knew I had captured something special. The owl’s piercing eyes seemed to tell a story—a silent guardian of the forest, observing and protecting. It was a stark reminder of the delicate balance of life in these wooded spaces.

As we continued down the trail, I couldn’t help but feel a deep sense of gratitude for the experience. The rest of the hike was filled with lively chatter as my son marveled at spotting a real owl up close. But for me, the moment felt like a quiet victory—a rare intersection of patience, timing, and luck. It’s not every day you come face-to-face with such a majestic creature and leave with a memory that would last a lifetime.

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Production and Shipping Time: 5-7 business days

Premium Photo Paper: 5 days for printing, 5 days for shipping.

Ready-to-Hang Canvas: 5 days for printing, 5 days for shipping.

There are 5 ways to print these images.

1) Premium Photo Paper are high quality, professional paper-prints.
Sharp, Vivid and rich Color sets this apart from a casual photo print.
You'll feel like you're there.
Premium Photo Paper will last a long time.
This option is available in 8x10 inches, 11x14 inches, 16x20 inches or 24x36.
They are designed to be placed in a glass frame, which can be purchased separately (starting at a few dollars at your local Target or online.)

2) Ready to Hang Canvas are ready to hang right out of the box with zero assembly required. Ultimate convenience.
Gorgeous finished look. It comes out of the shipping box finished and ready to hang with a simple nail in the wall.
Canvas Prints are a well-known, high-end way of displaying photographs.
0.75 or 1.5 inch thick (depending on which size that you order) wooden stretcher-bars that give it shape, in the same way an oil painting is traditionally assembled. There are no staples or ugly lines visible on the sides (very important.)
Estimated delivery time for printing, assembling, packing and shipping is around 10 days.

3) Ready to Hang Canvas (split into 3 panels)
This is for larger pieces, and the photograph is split into 3 even panels, 3 separate canvas panels which together make a single large image.
This gives a modern look, and allows spectacularly large sizes on your wall!

4) Aluminum Metal Prints
Create elegant wall decor that shines with high-end, exclusive and unique aluminum metal prints.
Create a polished addition to any home or office. 3/64" thick aluminum panel. Features a glossy coating and rounded edges.
UV resistant ink prevents fading. All metal sizes are ready to hang on your wall, right out of the box.

5) Acrylic Prints
Create eye-catching home decor with modern acrylic prints. Light refracts through the museum-quality acrylic bringing vibrancy and depth to your photos. The 1/8" thick, clear acrylic produces superb image quality from edge to edge and absolutely stunning, brilliant color!
UV resistant ink prevents fading. All acrylic sizes are ready to hang on your wall, right out of the box