Description
This day octopus canvas brings a close encounter with a reef resident into your daily view, with warm skin tones set against open blue water. Give it a place where you can follow the animal’s shape at leisure. Cobi Hay Yacobi photographed the scene in the Red Sea.
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The day octopus photograph
The day octopus rests on the seabed with its arms extending across the foreground. Its eye is visible above the folds of the body, while pale markings break up the red-brown skin. Corals appear beside it, and the upper part of the picture contains a broad area of blue water.
The portrait format holds both the close subject and the water behind it. Look near the bottom for the arrangement of the arms, then follow the shape upward toward the eye. The contrast between the warm body colors and the blue background gives the image a clear structure without needing a busy setting around it.
The day octopus offers a recognizable animal with an outline that takes time to follow. Let your eye move through the foreground before looking into the blue above it. This shift between close detail and open space is useful when choosing a portrait for a bedroom, where you may enjoy both a quiet overall view and something to examine.
Meet the day octopus
The day octopus gets its name from hunting during daylight hours and is found from the Hawaiian Islands to the Red Sea. Specialized pigments in its skin help it blend into its surroundings while hunting and avoiding predators. It feeds on small fish, crustaceans, and mollusks that stay in one place.
Camouflage involves texture as well as color: this animal can alter its skin surface to resemble nearby rocks, corals or algae. That ability helps a daytime hunter blend into a reef. The Monterey Bay Aquarium’s species account describes its camouflage, food and reef habitat.
Your day octopus canvas at home
The room views show the day octopus in three settings: a small canvas above an oak bedside table, a middle size beside a sofa and a large version above a headboard. The living room view includes a round table with a lamp, books and a mug, giving you familiar objects against which to consider the picture.
Choose the setting that resembles how you will use the print. Beside a sofa, it can become part of a reading area; above a headboard, you may see it most often from the doorway. For the nearer position, make sure the lamp leaves the foreground visible.
In a study, a vertical wall beside the desk offers another option. Let the blue water connect with a cool accent already in the room, or keep the surrounding palette neutral and allow the day octopus to provide the warmer color.
For a gift, a day octopus photograph can connect with someone’s interest in animal behavior as much as their love of the sea. Think about where they enjoy looking at pictures, then choose a scale for that place. A nearby reading wall and a wall seen mainly from the doorway call for different viewing decisions.
Choose the size for your wall
- 8 × 12 in (20 × 30 cm) : $69 USD
- 20 × 30 in (51 × 76 cm) : $149 USD
- 24 × 36 in (61 × 91 cm) : $169 USD
All prices are in US dollars. Dimensions may vary by about 3 mm (1/8 in), and the image crop may change slightly between sizes while keeping the subject central. Check the selected option before adding it to your basket.
Use paper to mark the full width and height on your wall, then step back to your usual viewing position. Compare the outline with the furniture below and leave space around nearby lamps or shelves. For a group of photographs, include the gaps between them in your measurement. A room image helps you picture a setting; your own measurements determine which size fits.
Canvas finish and wooden frame
The matte surface of your day octopus canvas gives the photograph a textured surface you can see as you move closer. The image continues around the edges, so the picture has a finished side view as well as a front. Inside, a sustainably sourced pine frame supports the canvas at a depth of 0.75 in (1.9 cm).
The canvas is already stretched, hanging hardware is included, and it arrives ready to hang. A decorative outer frame is not included. You can leave the wrapped edges exposed or add a separate outer frame to coordinate with existing artwork. Allow for that frame’s extra width and height when planning a display.
Explore related photographs
Compare the octopus on a Red Sea reef canvas print to see another composition featuring the group. Within the invertebrate canvas prints collection, the Chromodoris quadricolor canvas and Co’s nudibranch canvas offer smaller subjects with different patterns.
A collection can follow your interest in animal behavior, close detail or a shared underwater setting. Read Coral Reef Partnerships for more about relationships beneath the surface. Keep the day octopus as the main portrait if its close presence is what you want the room to hold.
About Cobi Hay Yacobi
Cobi Hay Yacobi is a marine nature photographer whose work centers on underwater life. His experience includes over 20 years of diving and more than 1,000 dives in the Red Sea and around the world. He selects photographs from thousands of images, using underwater cameras, dedicated lighting and patient observation.
The named animal and the place behind this photograph give you a starting point for exploring the work beyond its colors. Read Cobi’s photography background for more about the person behind the camera.
Printing and delivery
Your day octopus canvas is printed to order in the USA with non-toxic latex inks. Printing takes about 3 business days. After printing, estimated delivery is 2-5 business days to the USA or 10-30 business days to Canada, Australia and other eligible countries. Allow for both stages when planning an occasion; 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. The total appears at checkout before payment. Outside the USA, import duties or taxes may apply. The English shop does not ship to the EU, the EEA or the UK.
For a gift going directly to someone else, enter the recipient’s delivery address at checkout. You receive an order confirmation by email after payment and a tracking number by email when the canvas ships.
Frequently asked questions
How should I care for the day octopus canvas?
Choose a dry, ventilated room away from direct sunlight and high humidity. Clean the surface only with a soft, dry cloth. Make these conditions part of choosing the display position, especially near a window.
Can I ask about a different size?
Yes. Use our canvas size and framing support to discuss an option outside the listed range before ordering. Include the wall dimensions and the name of this photograph so we can understand the space you have in mind.
Where can I read the return and cancellation terms?
See the Returns & Refunds policy for the terms that apply to your order. Review the selected size, quantity and delivery details before completing payment.
How do I place my order?
To order your day octopus canvas, select an available size and quantity, then add the canvas to your basket. At checkout, provide your name, email, delivery address and phone number. Review the total and correct any errors. Available payment methods are shown there and processed by an authorized payment provider. The contract is formed after payment, when your order is confirmed.
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