Description
The Feather Duster Worm on Coral Canvas Print brings a flowerlike crown of brown and pale bands to your wall, with fine branches radiating against green water. Cobi Hay Yacobi’s Red Sea photograph gives a familiar-looking shape an unexpected marine subject.
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Meet the feather duster worm
The animal is identified as a member of the family Sabellidae, without assigning a genus or species. These segmented worms have a crown of fine branches called radioles around the head. The featherlike structure is part of an animal, even though its outline can resemble a flower.
Sabellid crowns help collect food particles and also have a role in respiration. The worms generally live within tubes. The Lucid identification guide to the family Sabellidae explains the crown’s structure and functions. The visible bands do not establish a species, so the description here stays with family characteristics rather than assigning a particular species’ size, range or habits.
The photograph: a pattern within a pattern
Cobi Hay Yacobi photographed this feather duster worm in the Red Sea on April 2, 2016, according to the camera date, and edited the image himself. The open crown lies beside coral, with green water behind it. Alternating pale and brown markings run along the branches.
Close up, you can follow a single branch through its changing tones. Step back and those separate lines become a rounded pattern. The coral provides another texture beside the fine crown, while the water gives it a broader area of color. The photograph shows the open structure without establishing a feeding event.
Feather duster worm 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.
Feather duster worm canvas sizes and prices
- 12 × 8 in : $69 USD
- 30 × 20 in : $149 USD
- 36 × 24 in : $169 USD
Choose your feather duster worm canvas size by comparing a paper rectangle with the space above your furniture. Check the view from a seat, leaving room for lamps, instruments or other tall objects nearby. The image crop may vary slightly between sizes, so compare the options before ordering.
A place near music, coffee or conversation
The room mock-ups show the feather duster worm canvas in a music corner at the smallest size, a breakfast nook at the medium size, and a coffee shop at the largest. These arrangements suggest places where people sit near a picture as well as settings with a wider view across a room.
At home, compare the green background and brown bands with wood furniture or light walls. In an office, consider a coffee area or a wall beside a desk. Measure your space independently of the mock-ups.
Compare another featherlike form
The dark feather star against blue water offers a branching outline from a different animal group. Compare its arms with the rounded crown of this feather duster worm. Our marine life identification guide provides a starting point for recognizing these different underwater forms.
A feather duster worm print among natural forms
A feather duster worm photograph can sit comfortably in a collection that includes plants, shells or other natural patterns. Start by comparing shapes rather than labels. A rounded subject in one picture and a branching outline in another can relate visually even when the subjects come from different environments.
For a breakfast area, think about the view during a normal meal. Place the picture where people can see it without turning away from the table, and consider how chairs and everyday objects occupy that view. In a music corner, keep the display clear of the place you use for instruments and sheet music.
The feather duster worm also gives a curious viewer a reason to reconsider a familiar shape. Someone may first see a flowerlike form, then learn what the photograph actually shows. That small discovery makes it a thoughtful choice for a shared room where different people bring different interests to the same image.
If you are choosing a gift, consider the recipient’s interest in close observation. A person who enjoys botanical art, wildlife photography or finding patterns outdoors may appreciate the subject even without knowing its name. Let that interest guide the choice, then use their room to decide the scale. A feather duster worm canvas can introduce a new animal to an existing collection without requiring the other pictures to share an underwater theme.
Find your next reef subject
Explore invertebrate canvas prints to compare more subjects from Cobi’s collection. Look at Chromodoris quadricolor Canvas Print and Yellowmouth Moray and Cleaner Shrimp 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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