Crested Cara-Cara in the Rain Canvas Print

An adult Crested Caracara waits out the rain on a tree branch. Its feathers are wet. This bird was seen in Cocoa, Florida and was breeding there as there were young nearby. These birds are not common and are usually seen in open country, especially near cattle ranches.

Bradford Martin is a nature and travel photographer with an emphasis on maritime and wildlife images. His artistic editorial images are inspired by the photographers of National Geographic and other nature and travel magazines. With a strong graphic style, the photos grab attention and make a connection to the subject as well as inform and inspire. Brad left the ocean and bays of Eastern Long Island to spend more time photographing the abundant birds and wildlife of Florida. With a biology degree and training as a marine biologist he took a job that had him on ships from Texas to New England. He lives near Cape Canaveral and likes to watch the rocket launches there and photograph the many ships that come and go. His photos grace the...