Black-legged Kittiwake

High-quality print of a black-legged kittiwake in fight, taken by the kittiwake hotel in Vardø, Finnmark (northern Norway).

Sizing

Printed on Fuji Matte photographic paper. Available in two sizes:
- 20cm x 30cm, 7.9" x 11.8"
- 30cm x 45cm, 11.8" x 17.7"

About the photo

Kittiwake about to land on a platform at the kittiwake hotel in Kiberg, Vardø kommune (Varanger/Finnmark, northern Norway). Here kittiwakes are starting to make their nests in the cities, rather than the nearby birdcliffs, where they find protection from predators like white-tailed eagles.

In order to avoid the kittiwakes nesting on people's homes and offer the kittiwakes a safe breeding ground, people in the "kittiwake towns" built hotels for their kittiwakes. This gives them an easy but controlled space to nest.

Printing and shipping

I use The Print Space to help me with printing and shipping my photography, so I can focus on taking and editing the pictures. They print on high-quality fine art and photo paper, and ship the prints internationally. The prints are packaged and shipped securely, and come with a certificate of authenticity.

About the paper

Fuji Crystal archive paper with a semi-matt finish. The paper is coated with a slightly stippled texture giving a very natural photographic finish with subtle colour. Great versatile paper, very natural and works well with all photographic images. Maintains colours in a very natural way, giving a detailed, 3-dimensional beautiful photographic reproduction. Our most popular choice.

Weight (gsm): 231
Finish: Slight Sheen / Satin
Paper tone: Bright White
Texture: Smooth