Captured Yorkshire, September 2025. The first light of day often belongs to the hunter. Lone Hunter was captured as dawn gently broke over the farmland between Leeds and Bradford, where open fields meet the rich industrial heritage of Yorkshire. In the cool stillness of the morning, the landscape remained hushed, the woodland beyond washed in soft blue-grey tones as the first golden rays began to edge across the horizon.
This male Kestrel had already begun his day. Perched with quiet determination, he patiently scanned the rough grass below, searching for the first opportunity to hunt. There is an almost meditative quality to a kestrel at rest; every sense alert, every movement deliberate, conserving energy until instinct calls him into flight.
The warm chestnut plumage of the bird caught the gentle morning light, standing in beautiful contrast against the cooler backdrop of the waking countryside. It is a portrait that speaks not of action, but of anticipation, of the silent moments that so often go unnoticed before nature stirs into its daily rhythm.
Lone Hunter celebrates the remarkable discipline of one of Britain’s most accomplished birds of prey. Before the effortless hover, the silent descent and the breathtaking aerial precision comes this moment of complete stillness—a patient hunter greeting the dawn, waiting for the day to reveal its first meal.
Printed on professional Hahnemühle William Turner 310 gsm fine art cotton textured paper.
Mounted using Larson-Juhl 1400 micron picture mounts in Minuet. Ready to frame.
Mount dimensions 20″ x 16″ (external size 508mm x 406mm). Supplied mounted with additional under-mount, and posted protectively wrapped in flat packaging.
£128.00
Every Jo Lee Photography print is presented with the same care and attention devoted to capturing the moment itself. Each artwork is professionally mounted to preserve the beauty and integrity of the print, protecting it during handling while ensuring it arrives at your home in immaculate condition, ready to frame and enjoy.
The choice of frame is a deeply personal one. With an endless variety of styles, finishes and materials available, I hope you enjoy selecting a frame that complements both your home and the story held within the image. For my own collections and exhibitions, I favour the quiet elegance of natural wood, whose warmth and timeless character beautifully reflect the landscapes and wildlife that inspire my work.
Every print is professionally mounted using premium Larson-Juhl 1400 μm conservation-quality mount board in a delicate natural cream (Minuet). Its subtle, understated tone creates a refined border around the artwork, allowing the colours, textures and light within the photograph to take centre stage.
Each limited edition print, produced in an edition of just 25, is individually accompanied by a hand-signed Certificate of Authenticity, affirming its place within the edition and its provenance. Before leaving my North Wales studio, every piece is carefully inspected, wrapped and flat packaged with exceptional care, ensuring it reaches you exactly as it left my hands—ready to become a lasting part of your home.