Anhinga

By Travis Burgess

This is a male Anhinga. They are large and slender waterbirds with long fanlike tails that resemble a turkey's tail. They have a long S-shaped neck and a dagger like bill. In flight, Anhingas look like a flying cross; the wings are held out flat and the neck and tail stick straight out. They have slim bodies and look rather flattened in flight. This photograph was taken in the Brazos Bend State Park near Houston, Texas. The Anhinga is surrounded by Lotus water plants. This image is printed on Hahnemühle Hemp and uses one of the oldest and most diverse natural fibers in the world and is made of 60% hemp fiber. This giclee paper’s base impresses with its bright white natural tone, and thanks to the bright white color of the hemp fibers, no optical brighteners are required. The lightly textured surface gives the paper a pleasant, silky feel. Combined with a premium matte surface. Colors and details are brilliantly reproduced, the depth of the black truly stands out and contrasts are reproduced with stunning effect. This acid- and lignin-free paper meets the most exacting requirements for age resistance. Hemp was an essential part of paper production for centuries, and due to its extremely robust fibers, it has often been used for long-lasting historical documents, such as the Gutenberg Bible and the US Declaration of Independence.