Description
The Blacktip Grouper Beside the Reef Canvas Print brings orange-and-white markings into crisp contrast with blue water, with an open fin adding a fan of detail. Cobi Hay Yacobi photographed this Red Sea scene on April 1, 2016, giving the fish and surrounding coral equal room in a landscape view.
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Meet the blacktip grouper
Epinephelus fasciatus is also known as the blacktip rockcod. It occurs in tropical Indo-Pacific waters. Its coloring varies from grayish to pinkish, with darker or reddish bars across the body. Black membrane between the tips of the dorsal spines provides a useful identifying feature.
The Australian Museum’s blacktip rockcod profile describes these markings and records a length of up to 35 cm. The photograph shows the fish’s colors and spread fin, without providing a measurement of this individual.
Blacktip grouper canvas construction
The photograph comes on canvas stretched over a wooden frame, ready to hang. The canvas depth is 0.75 in. A decorative outer frame is not included, so the image can stand on its own with a simple edge. If you prefer an outer frame alongside other pictures, allow for its added width and height when planning the display.
Blacktip grouper canvas construction
The photograph comes on canvas stretched over a wooden frame, ready to hang. The canvas depth is 0.75 in. A decorative outer frame is not included, so the image can stand on its own with a simple edge. If you prefer an outer frame alongside other pictures, allow for its added width and height when planning the display.
Blacktip grouper canvas sizes and prices
- 12 × 8 in (30 × 20 cm): $69 USD
- 30 × 20 in (76 × 51 cm): $149 USD
- 36 × 24 in (91 × 61 cm): $169 USD
These measurements list width before height. A blacktip grouper canvas can occupy a small section of an entrance wall or a broader space above dining furniture. Mark out your preferred size with paper and step back to see how it relates to the room.
Image cropping may vary slightly between sizes. Compare the relevant preview before ordering, especially if the balance between the fish and the blue water matters to your choice. Ask about other sizes before placing an order.
From an entryway to a coastal dining room
The blacktip grouper room previews place the small canvas in a home entry, the medium size in a bistro and the largest in a coastal dining room. Use these settings to compare possible viewing distances. Your wall and furniture measurements will determine which option fits.
Orange accents elsewhere in the room can connect with the fish, while blue or pale neutral surfaces can pick up the water and lighter markings.
Compare two different groupers
For a companion to your blacktip grouper print, consider the coral hind with a cleaner wrasse. That photograph features a different grouper species and a different scene. Read our marine life identification guide to explore the features that help distinguish underwater animals.
Use the blacktip grouper as a warm color accent
A blacktip grouper canvas gives you a starting point for bringing a warm accent into a room with cooler colors. Before choosing new accessories, compare the image with the objects you already use. A blue dish, pale upholstery or a wood surface may be enough to connect the photograph with its surroundings.
For a dining area, consider the view during meals as well as the view from the doorway. A picture can feel close to the room’s activity when it is visible from the chairs. Keep the objects on the table in mind while planning the position, especially if a tall vase is part of your usual arrangement.
If you want a group of marine photographs, the blacktip grouper can provide the warmer subject beside a quieter image. Compare the balance of color across the whole group. You do not need each picture to repeat the same palette; a shared natural subject or a consistent gap can connect them.
As a gift, a blacktip grouper photograph is a specific choice for someone who enjoys reef fish, detailed fins or animal portraits with their surroundings included. Think about which part of the image they would point out first. That gives you a personal reason for the selection and helps you decide where it might fit. For your own wall, use the same question: choose the photograph because there is something in it you want to see again, then give that feature a clear place in the room.
Find your next reef subject
Explore fish canvas prints to compare more subjects from Cobi’s collection. Look at Hogfish Canvas Print and Blue-Spotted Toby Canvas Print alongside this design, then choose the animal and composition you most want to spend time with.
The photographer behind the image
Cobi Hay Yacobi is a marine nature photographer specializing in underwater photography. His experience spans more than 20 years and over 1,000 dives in the Red Sea and around the world. Read about Cobi and his underwater photography to meet the person behind the collection.
Printing and shipping
Your canvas is printed to order in the USA, with printing taking about 3 business days. After printing, estimated delivery is 2–5 business days within the USA or 10–30 business days to Canada, Australia and other eligible countries. Express shipping is not available.
Shipping is free to the USA, Canada and Australia. For other eligible countries, the first canvas costs US$25–US$36 to ship, depending on size, plus US$8 for each additional canvas. Checkout shows the shipping total before payment. Import duties or taxes may apply outside the USA. The English shop does not ship to the EU, EEA or UK.
Frequently asked questions
How should I care for the canvas?
Choose a dry, ventilated indoor wall away from direct sunlight and high humidity. Clean only with a soft, dry cloth. Room mockups illustrate placement; check the conditions in your chosen room before hanging.
Can I request a size that is not listed?
Contact customer support about another canvas size before ordering. Explain the wall space you have in mind so you can discuss the options before committing to a purchase.
Can I send this print as a gift?
Yes. Enter the recipient’s delivery address at checkout for direct delivery to an eligible country. A photograph chosen around their favorite animal or interest in diving makes a personal starting point.
How do I place and follow my order?
Select the size and quantity, add the canvas to your basket and enter your contact and delivery details. Check your selection and total before paying with an available method through the authorized payment provider. We email confirmation after payment and a tracking number when the order ships.
Where can I read the returns terms?
Read the Returns & Refunds policy for returns and cancellation details before placing your order. Keep your confirmation email with your purchase information.
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