Description
The Bluespotted Stingray Digging into Sand Canvas Print brings a moving seabed into focus, with blue markings visible through scattered grains. Cobi Hay Yacobi’s photograph turns a brief Red Sea moment into something you can examine at leisure. It gives a quiet room a subject with a sense of motion.
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Bluespotted Stingray Digging: the photograph
Cobi Hay Yacobi photographed this bluespotted stingray in the Red Sea on October 10, 2014, according to the camera date, and edited the image himself. The ray fills the lower part of the composition. Its eyes rise above the seabed, while the lifted sand spreads into the blue water behind it.
Look closely at the scattered grains across the body and the blue spots on either side. Farther back, the sand cloud softens the background. These contrasting textures give you details to explore from a nearby chair as well as a broad arrangement of color to see across the room.
About the bluespotted stingray
The animal is Taeniura lymma, commonly called the bluespotted ribbontail ray. Its oval body carries bright blue spots, and blue stripes run along the tail. The species occurs around coral reefs across the Indo-West Pacific, including the Red Sea. Its coloring can range from gray-brown to yellowish or olive tones.
It enters shallow sandy areas to feed on mollusks, worms, shrimp and crabs, and also shelters in caves and beneath ledges. FishBase’s species account describes these feeding grounds and notes that the species is rarely found buried beneath sand. The photograph captures a particular moment of digging; it does not show prey or establish why the ray was moving the sand.
Movement without a crowded wall
The bluespotted stingray gives this photograph a clear anchor while the disturbed sand makes the scene feel less settled. That combination suits someone who enjoys watching behavior as much as identifying an animal. You can appreciate the visible action without needing to decide what caused it or what happened next.
In a room, allow the broad composition some clear space around its edges. A simple arrangement below the canvas helps the image keep its own rhythm. For a gift, think of the diver who comes home talking about a small moment on the seabed. The bluespotted stingray offers that kind of observation: a recognizable animal in a setting that is changing around it.
Canvas, printing and delivery
The bluespotted stingray photograph is printed on canvas stretched over an inner wooden frame. The frame is 0.75 in deep and supports the canvas from within. No decorative outer frame is included. You can display the canvas as supplied or discuss separate framing options to coordinate with other artwork in your room.
The finished canvas arrives ready to hang, so you can move from choosing a wall to enjoying the photograph.
Each canvas is printed to order in the USA, with production taking about 3 business days. Shipping is free to the USA, Canada and Australia. 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 unavailable.
For other countries offered at checkout, the first canvas costs US$25-US$36 to ship, depending on size, plus US$8 for each additional canvas. Review the displayed total before payment. Import duties or taxes may apply outside the USA. The shop does not ship to the EU, EEA or UK. Allow for both production and delivery when planning a gift.
Choose your canvas size
- 12 × 8 in: $69 USD
- 30 × 20 in: $149 USD
- 36 × 24 in: $169 USD
For your bluespotted stingray canvas, measure both the width and height available above your furniture. A paper rectangle in the chosen dimensions helps you compare scale from your usual viewing position. Allow space for lamps and objects on shelves. The image crop may vary slightly between sizes.
Consider how the print will be viewed, not only how much wall is available. A place beside your usual seat can make a smaller photograph feel personal; a wall seen across a shared room may call for a larger presence. If you are choosing between two sizes, compare both outlines before ordering, with the furniture and objects you expect to keep nearby.
From a coffee corner to a bedroom
The room images show the smallest canvas above a walnut coffee shelf with an espresso machine, cups and a jar of beans. The medium canvas appears in a spa treatment room above a teak bench with towels, stones and a candle. The largest hangs above a wide upholstered headboard in a hotel bedroom.
Use these settings to plan a display at home or in an office coffee area.
Care for your canvas
Display the canvas in a dry, ventilated room away from prolonged direct sunlight and high humidity. Clean it only with a soft, clean, dry cloth.
More photographs to consider
This bluespotted stingray scene shows the animal digging, with a sand cloud behind it. Our other bluespotted ribbontail ray canvas is a separate, vertical close-up of the eyes and blue markings. Compare the compositions before choosing. For more ways to recognize underwater subjects, read our marine life identification guide.
Browse the sharks & rays canvas prints collection to compare subjects. For two more options, see Bluespotted Ribbontail Ray Canvas Print and Bluespotted Stingray Eye Detail Canvas Print. Open the product views side by side and choose the composition you most want to return to.
The photographer behind the image
Cobi Hay Yacobi is a marine nature photographer specializing in underwater photography. He has been diving for over 20 years, with more than 1,000 dives in the Red Sea and around the world. Underwater cameras, dedicated lighting and patient observation shape his work.
Visit Cobi Hay Yacobi’s photographer profile to explore his diving background and approach to underwater photography. This bluespotted stingray print belongs to his original photographic collection.
Frequently asked questions
Can I ask about a size that is not listed?
Yes. Use the canvas size and framing contact page to discuss the options before placing an order. Have your available wall measurements ready so you can explain the space you are planning for.
Can you send the canvas directly as a gift?
Yes. Enter the recipient’s address as the delivery address at checkout. Choose a size with their available wall space in mind, and check the destination before completing the purchase.
Which payment methods are available?
Checkout shows the available payment methods, processed by an authorized payment provider. You can review the chosen size, quantity and full order total there before paying.
Where can I find return and cancellation terms?
Read the Returns & Refunds policy before ordering. It explains the terms for this made-to-order canvas, so you can check how they apply to your purchase.
Order your bluespotted stingray canvas
Choose the size you want for your bluespotted stingray print, then add the quantity to your cart.
- Enter your contact information and delivery address.
- Check your product options and address for any errors before paying.
- Complete payment using an available checkout method.
Your order confirmation arrives by email after payment; this is when the contract is formed. Keep that email as your record of the order. A separate email supplies the tracking number when your canvas ships.
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