Poet of the Pond (493 Piece Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle)
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- $119.95
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- Every puzzle invites you to discover uniquely handcrafted whimsy (shaped) pieces, thoughtfully designed to complement the image theme.
- Irregular pieces provide an engaging challenge, keeping puzzlers intrigued with interesting shapes and rewarding problem-solving.
- To ensure exceptional durability, each puzzle is crafted from premium 4mm FSC-certified Finnish birch plywood.
- Nautilus Puzzles are thoughtfully designed and meticulously crafted in the USA, on California's sunny central coast.
- The puzzles are precision laser cut with advanced technology, ensuring every piece fits together perfectly for a smooth and enjoyable experience.
In the heart of a tranquil wetland, where water laps gently at the cattails and reeds sway like metronomes in the breeze, the great blue heron is a quiet sentinel of nature. Its poised figure, captured in brushstrokes of iridescent blues, golds, and earthy greens, is the focal point of a lively and colorful celebration of pond life. The beauty of its surroundings, the vibrant colors of the flora and the gentle movement of the water, all contribute to a scene that inspires awe. Dubbed the "Poet of the Pond," this elegant bird evokes a sense of quiet reflection and harmony, as though composing verses with every deliberate step it takes through the shallows.
Surrounding the heron is a vibrant chorus of insects, each created with stunning attention to detail. Moths with eyespot wings, dragonflies like shards of glass, beetles in glossy armor, and butterflies in a riot of colors hover and flit across the canvas. These creatures, often overlooked in daily life, are here given the same visual importance as the heron itself, suggesting that every member of this ecosystem plays a role in its symphony. Their presence speaks to the buzzing, fluttering life that thrives at the pond's edge, where still waters are anything but silent.
Wetlands are among the most biodiverse ecosystems on the planet, and insects serve as their lifeblood—pollinators, decomposers, prey, and predators alike. The heron, though seemingly solitary, is deeply connected to these creatures. It feeds on them, watches them, and moves in rhythm with their cycles. This piece by Dolan Geiman captures this connection not with scientific sterility but with artistic reverence, making the invisible threads of interdependence vibrantly visible.
Ultimately, "Poet of the Pond" is more than just a portrait of a bird and bugs. It is a visual ode to nature's quiet poetry, where every chirp, rustle, and wingbeat contributes to a living verse. The heron, serves as both observer and participant, embodying the gentle spirit of the wetland. Through its eyes—and those of the artist—we are reminded of the beauty and balance found in even the smallest corners of the natural world as we put this stunning wooden jigsaw puzzle together.
- Includes a Bonus Poster to Guide Assembly
- Shaped Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle
- Number of Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle Pieces: 493
- Completed Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle Size: 15.5" X 11.5"
- Artist: © Dolan Geiman
- Serial #: NPL25-493-825
- Wood Thickness: 4mm
- Design Cut Style: Victorian
- Difficulty: Level 3
- Made in the USA
- Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle for Adults
- Serial #: NPL25-493-825
- Includes a Bonus Poster to Guide Assembly
- Made in the USA
- Number of Puzzle Pieces: 493
- Completed Puzzle Size: 15.5" X 11.5"
- Design Cut Style: Victorian
- Difficulty: Level 3
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