BIRD IN THE HAND
by Shawn Connell
On View By Appointment Only
Photographer Shawn Connell spent several years photographing at owl sanctuaries and rehab facilities throughout North America. Since the subjects are “education birds” – non-releasable to the wild due to injury or illness – their familiarity with human contact allowed the artist to gain a deeper connection. Influenced by the beauty and diversity seen in the faces of owls, these portraits shot with a digital Hasselblad camera showcase every detail of the feathers, eyes, and beaks, allowing for unparalleled intimacy with each bird.
