No Tern
Treasure Captures are highly artistic and memorable moments in time, treasured for their emotional weight.
An overview of all possible presentations is displayed below. Upon placing your order, you'll be contacted to discuss your desired preferences.
THE STORY
Least Terns make their nests on and lay their eggs directly upon the sand of beaches along the Emerald Coast. By design, their eggs are well-camouflaged so that they blend in very nicely with the surrounding sand.
This capture is a much-appreciated reminder about the importance of looking about for eggs and nests when walking the beaches in late spring.
“I was doing just that when this tern performed an abrupt fly-by, letting me know that I wasn’t welcome in the vicinity. Instead of quickly retreating, I needed to look around and locate her nest so that I didn’t accidentally trample it during my escape.”
“I decided that the best action would be to stay still and allow for her to relax and return to her nest. The hopes of me finding her camouflaged egg(s) were slim, but I knew she would lead me to them. She flew towards me a few more times in what seemed similar to a grizzly bear’s bluff charge. When she flew towards me, she made no turns, but instead flew directly over my head.”
“I was able to make this capture on her last charge, just before she returned to her nest and assisted me in knowing which route to take. I left her in peace and sufficiently reminded that when I’m in nature, I’m always a guest in something else's territory.”
PRESENTATION POSSIBILITIES
Limited Edition captures are offered in a variety of presentation options. For complete details, please scroll down.
Upon placing your order, you will be contacted to discuss your presentation preferences. Depending upon your selection, your bespoke piece will be printed and framed in either France or Germany.
Please note that the measurements shown above may vary slightly depending on the presentation option that you select.
PRODUCTION / SHIPPING / PICKUP
Pieces not in stock require up to 4-6 weeks for production. Please remember that each piece we sell is truly fine art in every sense of the word, and each step is performed by hand by the world's finest artisans.
For in-stock pieces, please allow us up to 3 business days to prepare your order for either in-gallery pickup, local delivery, or shipping. Should you select Gallery Pickup at checkout, please await further instruction until scheduling your visit.
Orders to be shipped will be boxed or crated, and will be delivered by either UPS Ground or a freight provider, depending upon the piece(s) ordered. This will be communicated to you upon order confirmation.
Limited Editions: Zach's Finest Captures
Exclusivity
Just like the natural moment shared within the capture, each Limited Edition is once-in-a-lifetime. As a Collector of this capture, you'll be one of a select few individuals to enjoy its beauty.
This capture has a very small edition size of only 10, spanning all available dimensions and presentation options. The sale of any piece, regardless of the size, counts towards this edition size.
A limited number of Artist Proofs—no more than two—may be offered periodically. Our Artist Proofs are actual proofs used by Zach, and are not produced merely to artificially inflate the edition size.
Once this Limited Edition is fully collected and closed, this capture will never be offered to the public again.
Uniquely Yours
You're able to personally request the presentation details for your piece. Mat size, frame color, glass or no glass... The possibilities are endless. We'll help you select the perfect presentation for your space.
You'll receive two Certificates of Authenticity: one adhered to the rear of the piece, and the other as a collectible parchment to be stored in your archives. Both are numbered and hand-signed by Zach Jones.
The Quality You Deserve
Your Limited Edition piece will be painstakingly crafted and inspected without sacrifice. The only objective is to create the finest possible piece of art for your collection.
Zach has spent years building relationships with the world's finest photo labs to ensure that you are able to have complete peace of mind in the quality of your bespoke piece.
The specific lab and artisans that will create your piece will be determined by your presentation preferences.
Presentation Possibilities
Feather or Floating Frame
Both of these frames are made of solid wood, and are offered in multiple finishes and colors. From the front, they have a thin profile.
Feather frames have no buffer between the print and the frame, whereas floating frames have a small gap, creating a floating effect for the capture.
We can help you select the material that most appropriately complements this capture while ensuring a proper appearance in your space.
Crystal
Collectors with an affinity for a modern appearance should consider one of our crystal presentation offerings.
Your selected capture will be printed and mounted to a thin layer of aluminum for strength and rigidity, prior to being reverse-mounted to a solid block of either acrylic or glass. Pieces can be hung and displayed with just the crystal, or enhanced to include a wooden frame.
Acrylic is available in Brilliant (glossy) and Lustre (semi-matte); for Glass, we utilize a mineral glass with anti-reflective and anti-UV properties.
Passe-Partout
This traditional technique includes a pure cotton mat for allowing your selected capture to truly assume center stage.
Frames are made of solid wood, and we utilize a mineral glass with anti-reflective and anti-UV properties to ensure a beautiful appearance for many generations.
