The Vanishing Act (1 of 50 Limited Edition)

The Story

A female Bufflehead duck floating on pale, high-key water, watching the tail feathers and splash of another duck diving beneath the surface next to her.

The Location

Captured along the shores of the Chesapeake Bay watershed, this image reflects the specific ecology, light, and heritage of a region unlike any other on the Atlantic coast. From the tidal creeks of Southern Maryland to the open waters of the Bay, every frame tells a story rooted in place.

Artist's Perspective

"Buffleheads are the fastest divers on the Bay — blink and they're gone. I was tracking the pair when one went under and left nothing but tail feathers and a splash. The other duck watching it happen completes the narrative. I call it The Vanishing Act because that's exactly what it is." — Ryan Lott

Curator's Recommendation

The horizontal orientation (landscape cut) makes this piece well-suited for living rooms, offices, and above fireplaces. Available as archival-quality framed canvas in white or black. Particularly well-suited for medical and wellness spaces seeking calming, contemplative imagery. As a limited edition of 25, this piece is positioned as a collector-grade investment.

Limited Edition: This image is produced as a strictly limited edition of 25 prints. Each print ships with a hand-signed Certificate of Authenticity featuring a custom embossed seal and matched holographic authentication stickers.

Print Quality

Archival-Quality Canvas. Made in the USA with globally sourced materials.

Every Chesapeake Focus print is produced on archival-grade poly-cotton canvas using UL GREENGUARD GOLD certified inks — water resistant, fade resistant, and anti-yellowing. Each canvas is hand-stretched over kiln-dried stretcher bars that are knot-free and warp-free, then finished with your choice of hardwood floater frame in matte black, white, brown, or natural. Ready to hang right out of the box.

Stretcher bars sourced from FSC-certified, sustainably managed forests — a quiet nod to the landscapes our work celebrates.