A MOMENT OF PRAYER
A rare moment where nature and silence meet.
Limited Edition Fine Art Print
The Story Behind the Image
During the harsh northern winters, many owls wander south — searching for food, hope, and the means to continue life. This Great Grey Owl had found its way to a quiet cemetery, a place where the boundaries between life and death begin to fade.
As evening slowly descended, the owl moved from one gravestone to another, almost as if time itself had slowed. After one short flight, it settled on the wing of a stone angel — an angel gazing downward, hands raised in prayer.
For a fleeting moment, nature and spirituality met. The owl’s quiet presence and the angel’s posture of prayer merged into a silent peace — as if sharing a prayer that needed no words.
Thus, A Moment of Prayer was born.
Internationally Awarded Photograph
A Moment of Prayer has received international recognition in two prestigious nature photography competitions.
The photograph was awarded Category Winner in the Urban Birds category in the Bird Photographer of the Year competition — one of the world’s most respected contests dedicated exclusively to bird photography.
The same image was also awarded Category Winner in the Nature and Human category in the Finnish Nature Photograph of the Year competition — the largest nature photography competition in the Nordic countries.
These recognitions highlight the rarity of the captured moment — a quiet encounter where wildlife and a human-made symbol unexpectedly meet.
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Collectors are welcome to inquire about the availability of this limited edition fine art print, as well as framing options and international delivery.
Gallery Presentation
The image illustrates how A Moment of Prayer may appear in a living space.
The artwork is designed to be presented in a calm and understated way, allowing the photograph and its atmosphere to remain the focal point.
Minimal gallery-style framing with a museum mount (passpartout) is often recommended. For the best viewing experience, many collectors choose anti-reflective glass, which significantly reduces reflections compared to standard glazing and allows the image to be seen more clearly in different lighting conditions.
Print Quality & Framing
Each print of A Moment of Prayer is produced as a museum-grade Hahnemühle Photo Rag, archival pigment cotton paper intended for long-term preservation.
The artwork includes a protective black border that allows elegant framing with a museum mount (passpartout), a presentation commonly used in galleries.
Most collectors choose to frame the print locally using archival, acid-free materials and anti-reflective glass to ensure the best viewing experience and long-term preservation.
The print is carefully packaged for safe international shipping.
Edition & Print Details
Limited Edition Fine Art Print
A Moment of Prayer is available as a limited edition fine art print.
Each print is:
- signed and numbered by the artist
- produced as a museum-grade Hahnemühle Photo Rag archival pigment cotton art paper
- accompanied by a certificate of authenticity
- The limited edition ensures the rarity and long-term collectibility of the artwork.
Once the edition is sold out, no additional prints will be produced.
Available Editions
Museum size
100 × 67 cm (39.4 x 26.4 in)
€4400 — Edition of 8
Collector size
80 × 53 cm (31.5 x 20.9 in)
€2900 — Edition of 15
Small collector size
60 × 40 cm (23.6 x 15.7 in)
€1500 — Edition of 20
Each size is released as a separate limited edition
All prices exclude VAT & shipping. Prices increase as editions sell out
About the Artist – Arto Leppänen
Arto Leppänen is a Finnish fine art photographer whose work explores the stillness, symbolism, and emotional presence of the natural world, often inspired by the quiet atmosphere of Northern nature.
His photographs have received recognition in international and Nordic competitions, including Bird Photographer of the Year and Finnish Nature Photograph of the Year. His work has also been featured in many nature magazines and photography books.
His work often explores moments when nature reflects something deeply human — vulnerability, reflection and the search for meaning. Instead of focusing only on nature itself, he is interested in finding encounters in particular where nature and symbolism are strongly present, creating images that invite reflection and silence.
”A Moment of Prayer was born in a once-in-a-lifetime moment — a brief encounter where living nature and human history met in silence. Moments like this remind me why I photograph nature: to capture and share these fragile moments when the beauty and significance of the natural world briefly reveal themselves.”
Certificate of Authenticity
Each limited edition print of A Moment of Prayer is accompanied by a signed Certificate of Authenticity.
The certificate confirms the edition number, title of the artwork, and the artist’s signature, ensuring the originality and collectibility of the print.
This documentation guarantees that the artwork belongs to the official limited edition released by the artist Arto Leppänen through Stillness Gallery.
Worldwide Shipping
Unframed prints are carefully packaged and shipped safely worldwide in protective tubes.
Framed artworks can be shipped individually depending on the destination.
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Collectors are welcome to inquire about the availability of this limited edition fine art print, as well as framing options and international delivery.