Rio
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Title: Rio
Location: Caiman Ecological Refuge, Brazil, 2019
Did you know that the Hyacinth Macaw can’t physically frown? It basically appears either happy, or really happy, all of the time.
During the 1980s they were in such high demand that more than 10 thousand were captured in the wild for the international pet trade.
Coupled with the expansion of agriculture and other human pressures, this well-mannered and expressive species of parrot was near the brink of extinction prior to international protections, which limited their trade in the global market.
Since then they’ve made a significant comeback in the Pantanal. Especially due to the dedication of organizations like the Instituto Arara Azul. Their work at the Caiman Ecological Refuge has proven invaluable in aiding to bolster the population through a research program that studies the bird populations and helps to provide artificial nests that further ensures their reprise in the region.
This particular happy Macaw was captured while on assignment for BTS Nature with SOS Pantanal & Oncafari at Caimain. The male had just flown down from an artificial nest and landed on a fence post where he gave me a big ol’ grin, as if to offer his thanks to the support for helping his species.
If you’re keen to learn more about the Pantanal and the species that inhabit this critically important natural ecosystem, then check out SOS Pantanal and Instituto Arara Azul.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The sizes of Small (Edition 100) and Medium (Edition 100) are being sold here as a special edition print run of Rio, which was previously offered in 2019 as part of the Pantanal Exhibition (Gabriel Wickbold Gallery, Saõ Paulo, Brazil). Both Large and Extra-Large are also offered here as special edition sizes (Each Edition of 15), distinguishable from the original edition of 15 offered through the gallery as a 1x1 square dimension print.
SIZING GUIDE & ADDITIONAL DETAILS BELOW ON THIS PAGE.
Secure Delivery: Because the packages provided by the supplier are so protective, prints are rarely damaged. However, if a package does arrive damaged and the print is also damaged, you can contact me directly by email. You’ll need to photograph the package and the print and send the details to info@donalboyd.com along with your order number and tracking info.
Delivery Time: Orders ship out within 24-hours of your purchase, but can take up to 15-days to arrive, so please have patience. I'm using the trusted service of theprintspace located in London, UK. They're incredible, but only offer Flat Rate Worldwide shipping, which is limited in terms of order tracking numbers. From my experience so far with the previous print sale, everyone has received their orders, but due to COVID delays, things seems to take a bit longer than normal. Keep in mind that I'm all alone in trying to manage the print store right now, but I promise, you will get your print!
Estimated Average Shipping Times.
- Europe: 3-5 Days
- USA & Canada: 7-9 Days
- Rest of the World: Up to 10 Days
As a final request, please consider emailing me only after 15-days from the day you purchased. I wish I could respond to every customer with the tracking details, but it's quite overwhelming since I've received hundreds of orders during the most recent sale period. I wish the system was automated, but unfortunately it's all manual at the moment. Thank you for your patience and consideration.
Exchanges & Returns:
Straight refunds are not accepted as these are limited editions prints, but I’m confident you’re going to love the print and cherish it forever. But if it isn’t what you expected, or it’s somehow damaged you can exchange it for free. Once the package is delivered, you’ll have 5-days to notify me via email info@donalboyd.com if the print is either damaged or if you’d like to exchange it for another of equal value. Shipping is free if the print is damaged, but if you want to exchange the print, you’ll need to cover the shipping costs, plus the cost of the prints. Unfortunately, I cannot accept back prints that have been delivered as there is too high a risk of them being damaged or lost in the shipping. I do not keep an inventory of prints as all orders are made within 24-hours of purchase and shipped out from the print lab in London or Germany. Therefore, because I do not keep a stock, I cannot accept back prints for this reason.
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Edition Numbers: All prints are limited edition. Once the edition sells out there is never going to be another printed. Ever. At this time I can not accommodate special requests for specific edition numbers. Although it is a common practice when purchasing through galleries and exhibitions to ask for a specific edition number, the ordering system that I currently have in place does not allow for easy modifications after the order is placed online. For artwork that has a history of sales, you may receive a random As such, if you order two prints of the same image, you might not get consecutive edition numbers. For example, you might get Edition 5 of 15 and 1 of 15 for the same image even though you order the prints at the same time and even if the print appears to be almost sold out online.
Any other Questions: Feel free to contact me via email: info@donalboyd.com
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