USA, Washington State. Male Wood Duck (Aix sponsa) flying from Union Bay in Seattle. - Canvas Print

This vertical wildlife photograph catches a male wood duck erupting from the water at Union Bay in Seattle, wings spread wide and droplets scattering like glass in the air. His emerald crested head, chestnut breast, and white throat stripe stand out sharply against dark, murky water and soft, blurred greenery. Gary Luhm freezes that split second of takeoff with striking clarity, giving the piece a quiet, wild energy. It brings a sense of untamed nature indoors, making it a strong choice for a study, office, or reading nook where a moment of stillness meets sudden motion.

• By Gary Luhm, working in high speed wildlife photography with a shallow depth of field

• Also available as an acrylic glass print, where the glossy finish adds depth to the water's contrast

• Complements modern rustic and nature-inspired interior design

• Wood duck in flight, wetland wildlife photography