Description
This transparent shrimp canvas turns a nearly invisible reef animal into a quiet reason to stop and look. Fine white and violet lines sit within broad olive curves, giving your room a photograph that unfolds as you approach it. It is a choice for someone who enjoys the smaller discoveries of a dive as much as the open water.
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The photograph
Cobi Hay Yacobi made the photograph in the Red Sea on April 1, 2016. The shrimp stands on an anemone tentacle, its slender body partly blending into the surface beneath it. Turquoise highlights interrupt the darker olive tones, while the markings on the legs help you find the animal’s outline.
The difference in scale does much of the work here. Thick, rounded tentacles fill the setting around the shrimp. Follow their curves and the smaller subject begins to separate from them. The result gives a close viewing position a purpose: you can trace shapes that might escape a quick glance from the doorway.
For a diver, the photograph may recall the patience of looking for a subject hidden in plain sight. For someone new to marine photography, the shrimp offers a simple starting point. Find one leg, follow it toward the body, and look at how much of the surrounding anemone remains visible through the animal.
Meet the shrimp
The animal is identified to the genus Ancylomenes, a group of marine shrimp in the family Palaemonidae. This family belongs to the decapod crustaceans. The genus was established for shrimp previously grouped within Periclimenes.
Okuno and Bruce’s description of Ancylomenes in Zootaxa sets out the group and provides an identification key. The photograph supports a genus identification only. Its visible subject is a shrimp among anemone tentacles; neither a particular shrimp species nor a cleaning interaction is established here.
transparent shrimp on your wall
Try the shrimp photograph beside a desk where you can turn from the screen and see it at close range. A low cabinet or a wall near an armchair can serve the same purpose. Position it where you can step closer without moving furniture; this is a picture whose smallest lines deserve attention.
The room previews show a medium canvas in a home office, a small version in a powder room and a large version in a cocktail lounge. Compare the balance between the picture and nearby furniture, rather than treating the furnishings as a shopping list. Your own chair, desk and shelves can provide the setting.
If the room already includes green or blue, let one of those colors connect with the photograph. A plain wall leaves the shrimp and tentacles easy to study. In a lounge with several seats, check the view from each one so the picture remains part of the conversation area.
The close subject also makes a personal choice for a friend who loves small marine animals. Think about the details they notice on a dive or in a photograph. Choosing a shrimp print for that interest gives the gift a reason beyond filling an empty wall.
Choose the size for your space
Start with the place you will see the picture most often. A close viewing position and an open wall across a room call for different decisions. These sizes are listed as width followed by height:
- 12 × 8 in (30 × 20 cm): $69 USD
- 30 × 20 in (76 × 51 cm): $149 USD
- 36 × 24 in (91 × 61 cm): $169 USD
Use a sheet of paper to mark the full rectangle on your wall. Look at it from your usual chair and the doorway, with nearby lamps and other pictures in place. This gives you a better guide to scale than comparing the artwork with a screen. Allow enough clear wall around the edges for the photograph to feel complete.
Check the preview for your selected size before ordering, since the image crop may vary slightly between options. If the space calls for another dimension, ask about a different canvas size before placing your order.
Canvas, printing and delivery
The photograph is printed on canvas stretched over an inner wooden frame, 0.75 in deep, and arrives ready to hang. A decorative outer frame is not included. The supplied presentation lets the image sit on the wall without an added border; you can arrange separate outer framing if that suits your other artwork.
Each canvas is printed to order in the USA. Printing takes about 3 business days; estimated delivery after printing is about 2–5 business days within the USA or 10–30 business days to Canada, Australia and other eligible destinations. These are estimates rather than a promised arrival date. Express shipping is not available.
Shipping is free to the USA, Canada and Australia. For other countries offered at checkout, shipping costs US$25–US$36 for the first canvas, depending on size, plus US$8 for each additional canvas. The total appears before payment. Import duties or taxes may apply outside the USA. The English shop does not ship to the EU, the EEA or the UK.
Find a companion photograph
Browse the invertebrate canvas prints for subjects with very different shapes. Compare this shrimp with the Cleaner Shrimp with Long White Antennae Canvas Print. The two photographs offer different appearances; the name of the cleaner shrimp does not identify the transparent animal shown here.
The Yellowmouth Moray and Cleaner Shrimp Canvas Print adds another way to explore shrimp photography. Choose by the relationship between the subjects and the surrounding space. The marine life identification guide can help you start looking at those distinctions.
Behind the camera
Cobi Hay Yacobi is a marine nature photographer whose work centers on underwater photography. He has been diving for over 20 years and has completed more than 1,000 dives in the Red Sea and around the world. Dedicated lighting, underwater cameras and patient observation shape the photographs in his collection.
He selects images from thousands of photographs, using underwater lighting to reveal the scene’s natural colors. The story behind Cobi’s underwater photography introduces his approach. In this shrimp photograph, that interest in observation gives an overlooked subject the full frame. Choose it for the details you want to spend time with.
Frequently asked questions
How should I care for the canvas?
Choose a dry, ventilated indoor position away from direct sunlight, high humidity, steam and splashes. Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the surface. Room mock-ups suggest scale and styling; check the actual conditions in your chosen location.
Can I send it directly as a gift?
Yes. Enter the recipient’s delivery address at checkout in an eligible country. If you are choosing for someone else’s room, ask about their available wall space before deciding on the dimensions.
How do payment and order updates work?
Available payment methods appear at checkout and are processed by an authorized provider. After payment, we email your order confirmation. A tracking number follows by email when the parcel ships. Keep your confirmation so you can refer to the size, quantity and delivery details.
Where can I check the returns terms?
Read the Returns & Refunds policy before ordering. Review your selected option and delivery address in the basket, then complete payment when the details are correct.
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