Description
A stingray resting beneath a dark ledge brings a clear band of yellow and blue to this landscape canvas. The photograph holds a quiet moment close to the seabed, with one raised eye drawing you toward the animal. It is a warm choice for a study, hobby corner or a shared seating area.
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The photograph
Cobi Hay Yacobi photographed the stingray in the Red Sea on February 4, 2016, according to the camera date. He selected the image from his archive and cleaned it himself. The body occupies the foreground, with sand below and a dark recess behind.
That shaded background gives the stingray an easy outline to follow. Start at the eye and trace the edge of the disc, then move back across the blue spots. The photograph holds both a broad shape and a pattern of smaller marks, so there is something to enjoy from a doorway and from a nearby chair.
This is a scene with a setting, not only an isolated animal. The sand and ledge help you picture where the stingray is resting. If you want a marine photograph that keeps the subject connected to its surroundings, that relationship may matter more to you than a tightly cropped detail.
Meet the stingray
The animal is a bluespotted ribbontail ray, Taeniura lymma. Its broad, rounded disc carries blue spots on an upper surface that can be yellow, brown or olive. The eyes sit above the body, with breathing openings nearby; the mouth is underneath. The species occurs around Indo-West Pacific reefs, including the Red Sea.
Its food includes crustaceans, worms and mollusks. It also shelters beneath rocky ledges and in reef crevices, as described in the Florida Museum’s bluespotted ribbontail ray profile. This photograph shows the ray on sand beneath a ledge, with no visible cloud of disturbed sand.
stingray resting on your wall
A stingray canvas can make a work corner feel more personal without filling it with extra objects. Try the print beside a sewing table or above a low storage unit. Keep the lower edge visible so the sand remains part of the scene instead of disappearing behind supplies or a lamp.
The previews show the small canvas in a sewing corner, the medium in a small meeting room and the large on a covered terrace. Each arrangement suggests a different viewing distance. Use the seating and wall proportions as the comparison, then apply the care guidance below to the actual place you choose.
In a meeting room, look from every chair at the table before deciding on height. The stingray should remain visible from the side seats as well as the central one. At home, a wall near your usual chair can give you a more personal view of the spots and eye.
Blue accents can connect with the marks on the stingray, while a plain wall lets its yellow body stand out. You could keep the nearby furniture neutral and allow the picture to carry the color. This gives the photograph a clear role in the room without turning the whole space into an ocean theme.
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
Compare this stingray with the Bluespotted Stingray Eye Detail Canvas Print for a closer study of the same species. The Bluespotted Ribbontail Ray Canvas Print and ray digging into sand offer additional viewpoints.
The shark and ray canvas collection lets you compare those scenes before planning a group. A wider stingray photograph and a close detail can share a wall while giving you different things to notice. Read the marine life identification guide for a broader introduction to observing underwater subjects.
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. The stingray photograph gives a resting animal and its immediate setting equal importance. It is a view to return to during a pause from the work around you.
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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