Native Bee and Dandelion Giclée Canvas
PHOTOGRAPH DETAILS
Photo Taken April 14, 2024
Photo by Karen Butts
Location: Pagosa Springs, Colorado
I took this [Native Bee and Dandelion] photo while walking along a path through a wetland adjacent the San Juan River in Pagosa Springs. I had already seen a few dandelions blooming and honeybees enjoying their nectar. This bee is different, it’s a native bee – it lacks the familiar fuzz of the honeybee. So I took a closer look and in the process, learned about our native bees. This native bee relies on a variety of flowers for success. 75% of fruits and vegetables grown in the United States are pollinated by both wild bees and honeybees. Be aware, many native bees nest in the ground so pay attention as you walk through undisturbed areas – you may spot an entrance to a small colony. Keep an eye out for these “locals” and give them a helping hand when you can.
There is much we can do to support native bees and honeybees, most importantly to observe and not disturb. Proactively, we can scatter seed, add flowering perennials to our gardens – and when we go walking in dry areas, to share a sip of water from that water bottle we are carrying, with flowering native plants we see. All of these actions will ensure the success of both bee and flower. When choosing flowers and shrubs to plant in your yard, select a variety of flower shapes and colors to benefit a broad range of pollinators. Notice bloom times; look for plants that bloom early in the spring or, late in the growing season to provide the greatest benefit and keep in mind that native plants support native insects. Be sure to supply a shallow water dish in the garden – with pebbles for landing/drinking spots – to keep your pollinators hydrated.
CANVAS DETAILS
Custom Printed – Handmade by skilled craftsmen
This custom canvas photograph is a 12-colour Giclée print on 400gsm cotton substrate. The canvas is hand finished ensuring each corner fold is perfectly smooth and tight. Each canvas frame is milled with a curved profile; minimizing contact with the face of the canvas; preventing unsightly impression marks and surface cracking. Finger jointed canvas frames are used create corner tension which helps to resist warping.
- Giclée print with 100+ year colour guarantee.
- 38mm canvas frame depth
- Four edge black finishing
- Stretcher bars milled from the finest quality European kiln-dried knotless pine.
- Tensioning ‘wedges and finger joints
- Handmade by experienced canvas framers
*Ask us to change the size and/or edge for you. When requesting a customization please CONTACT US before placing your order. We can accomodate for certain sizes (gallery images above show mounted canvas in size 24″x16″) larger sizes may only available with white edge.
