Description
The Red Sea Corals Canvas Print draws you toward an octopus eye tucked into a close weave of reef textures. Cobi Hay Yacobi’s photograph rewards the pleasure of finding the animal within its surroundings. Choose it for a room where you can slow down and look beyond the first impression.
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Red Sea Corals Canvas: the photograph
The visible eye has a horizontal pupil. Around it, pale patches break up a brown, netlike pattern across the skin. The corals add gold and green areas alongside the body. Follow the outline outward from the eye to see where the animal meets its surroundings.
The octopus close-up fills the frame with nearby detail. There is no open blue background to separate the subject from the reef; instead, the eye gives you a starting point within the patterns. Consider a position where you can see the whole photograph from a distance and approach it to examine the smaller markings.
About the animal and its camouflage
Octopuses are soft-bodied marine mollusks with eight arms. Their flexible bodies can fit into narrow spaces, and their arms help them move across the seabed. The close view here focuses on the animal’s eye and skin, with the surrounding reef kept in the composition.
Color and texture changes help octopuses blend into nearby surfaces. Pigment-containing cells affect the visible color, while projections in the skin can form bumps and ridges. The National Aquarium’s octopus guide explains these mechanisms. This photograph is presented as an octopus, without assigning it to a particular species.
A small corner of the reef
Cobi Hay Yacobi photographed this octopus in the Red Sea in November 2019. His account describes choosing a small patch of reef with no open water in the frame. That close view makes the boundary between the animal and its surroundings part of the photograph.
A photograph for looking slowly
This octopus portrait offers a different kind of wall presence from an open-water scene. Its interest stays close to the reef, so a position beside a comfortable chair gives you time with the smaller shapes. Keep the nearest objects simple if you want the photograph’s intricate surface to remain the visual focus.
The image can make a thoughtful choice for someone who enjoys wildlife that takes a moment to find. You do not have to identify every coral to enjoy the gradual discovery of the octopus. In a shared room, let each viewer find their own starting point. That small act of looking is part of what makes a close encounter worth keeping on a wall.
Canvas, printing and delivery
The octopus close-up is printed with non-toxic latex inks on matte canvas. The canvas is stretched over an inner wooden frame of sustainably sourced pine, 0.75 in (1.9 cm) deep. The photograph wraps around the edges, and hanging hardware is included. It arrives ready to hang.
A decorative outer frame is not included. You can display the wrapped canvas edges or choose an outer frame separately to fit your room. The inner wooden support already forms part of the finished print.
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 (30 × 20 cm): $69 USD
- 30 × 20 in (76 × 51 cm): $149 USD
- 36 × 24 in (91 × 61 cm): $169 USD
Each size may vary by about 3 mm (1/8 in), and the crop may vary slightly between sizes. Before choosing your octopus close-up, measure the width and height available above the furniture. Allow room for a lamp or other objects that could overlap the image. Contact us if you need a different size.
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.
Beside a reading chair or across a meeting room
The room images show the smallest octopus close-up above a wooden nightstand with a black lamp, mug and book. The medium size appears in a reading nook over an orange armchair with a throw, beside a floor lamp. The largest hangs in an office meeting room above a sideboard with a water carafe and glasses.
In a reading area, compare the warm tones with your chair and nearby wood finishes. In an office, check the view from the seats around the table as well as the doorway. A paper template matching the canvas dimensions can help you judge the space before ordering.
Planning a reception area, dining room or shared workspace? Explore underwater wall art for business and consider how the photograph will be seen from the places people use most often.
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
For a scene with more space beyond the animal, compare this octopus close-up with the octopus on sand with a diver behind it. Read Coral Reef Partnerships to continue exploring the surrounding habitat. Choose the composition you prefer, then match its size to your wall.
Browse the invertebrates canvas prints collection to compare subjects. For two more options, see Octopus on Sand with Diver Canvas Print and Octopus in a Malta Rock Den 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 octopus 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 octopus canvas
Choose the size you want for your octopus 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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