Artwork copyright Earl Olsen. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2017.

Artwork copyright Earl Olsen. Photo courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission, 2017.

Great Blue Heron, 1991

Earl Olsen
American (born 1936)

Location: Yacolt Elementary, Yacolt

About the Artwork

The glowing pink and blue seascape Great Blue Heron was captured by photographer Earl Olsen in the early morning on Orcas Island, after spotting the majestic bird feeding along the waterfront.

This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Battle Ground Public Schools.

About the Artist

Northwest photographer Earl Olsen creates his images to "see the unseen in the commonplace that surrounds us every day." He lives and works on Whidbey Island, Northwestern Washington.