Pelican flying low over water.
Pelican flying low over water in a white frame.
Pelican flying low over water in a Tasmanian oak frame.
Pelican flying low over water in a black frame.

A Pelican's Return

from $175.00

A Pelican's Return is a fine art pelican photograph by John Wiseman.

An archival pigment print (giclée) on museum-grade fine art paper, produced for gallery-quality colour and archival longevity.

Limited Edition of 30. Each print is titled, numbered and hand-signed by the artist, and supplied with a signed Certificate of Authenticity. The smaller sizes are hand-signed open editions.

  • Available unframed, or framed in white, black or Tasmanian oak
  • Hand-finished and made to order in Sydney, Australia

A Pelican's Return is a fine art pelican photograph by John Wiseman.

An archival pigment print (giclée) on museum-grade fine art paper, produced for gallery-quality colour and archival longevity.

Limited Edition of 30. Each print is titled, numbered and hand-signed by the artist, and supplied with a signed Certificate of Authenticity. The smaller sizes are hand-signed open editions.

  • Available unframed, or framed in white, black or Tasmanian oak
  • Hand-finished and made to order in Sydney, Australia
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STORY

The air is still except for the rhythmic splash of water as the pelican makes its descent. I stand at Windang, watching as it lowers itself with effortless grace, skimming just above the surface. Its wings stretch wide, catching the last breath of wind, its webbed feet preparing to touch down. Droplets scatter as it slows, the moment perfectly balanced between motion and stillness.

There’s a beauty in the way it lands - calculated, precise, yet so fluid. The reflection shimmers beneath, a fleeting mirror before the water settles again. The coastline fades into the background, but for now, this moment holds everything: the silent power of nature, the elegance of flight, and the connection between sky and sea.