Northern Pygmy Owl Coaster – On the Lookout

The Story:

For several years, each spring the Launstein family of photographers headed to British Columbia in search of owls and waterfowl to photograph. While the larger species are always a highlight, John and his kids were especially on the lookout for smaller owls—and they don’t come any smaller than the Northern Pygmy Owl.

The Launsteins spotted this male Northern Pygmy Owl hunting an old clear cut with its mate high in the mountains of the Fraser Valley. He moved from perch to perch as he hunted the old logs and underbrush, eventually choosing this small cedar sapling as a vantage point. The cedar was the lone conifer in a thick stand of willows, and John decided to photograph the owl through a stand of willow saplings to create a strong painterly effect in the resulting image. NOTE: All the Launsteins’ owl prints depict wild owls in natural scenes; the owls are not baited, called in, lured or manipulated in any way.

Our coasters are printed in-house on the highest-quality coasters available

• Coasters are made in North America and have quality cork-backing and premium polymer coating for spectacular colour and excellent durability
• We print our coasters in-house using a process called sublimation, which is the same process used to create the best Fine Art metal prints
• Coasters have an attractive dark edge for a touch of class and contrast
• We recommend hand-washing the face of the coaster if you need to clean up a spill (Dishwasher is not recommended)