Description
The Malta Rock Den Canvas Print invites you to meet an octopus at the entrance to its shelter, where two eyes emerge from shadow. The quiet encounter gives a desk or dining wall something to return to between everyday tasks. This is Cobi Hay Yacobi’s Octopus in a Malta Rock Den photograph.
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Malta Rock Den Canvas: the photograph
The rock den creates a dark space behind the octopus, with brighter stones and a shell in front. Follow the edge of the opening to find the eyes, then look downward to the broad arm. The photograph holds several surfaces together: the animal’s skin, the surrounding stone and the separate shell shape.
From across a room, the opening and the lighter foreground give the composition its structure. A closer position makes the small details easier to examine. That is useful when choosing between a print above a desk and a larger canvas seen from a doorway or across a dining table.
The octopus inside the rock den
The common octopus, Octopus vulgaris, is abundant in the Mediterranean and usually hunts at night. It uses holes and crevices as shelter; females may gather shells and stones to protect their homes. Its eight arms bear suckers, and it has no internal shell. These features help explain how an animal with broad arms can occupy a small opening.
Camouflage involves changes in color, skin texture and body posture. The University of Michigan’s Animal Diversity Web account describes its sheltering habits and ability to blend into different surroundings. Here, the photograph shows the eyes, arm and rocky entrance without revealing the whole body.
The encounter in Malta
Cobi Hay Yacobi photographed this octopus on June 29, 2018, during a family vacation in Malta. The family encountered several octopuses, some mating and others looking toward the divers. This animal had found a small opening in the rock and sheltered inside.
A quiet encounter for an everyday wall
This octopus portrait suits a place where you can pause. Above a desk, it can be the image you look toward when lifting your eyes from a screen. Beside a dining area, the partly concealed subject gives guests a detail to find without demanding that the whole room follow a marine theme.
Choose the rock den scene if the moment of discovery is what you enjoy about diving. The photograph lets you find the animal within the setting, rather than presenting every part at once. That makes it a personal gift for someone drawn to small encounters and patient observation. An octopus photograph can carry a travel memory without needing a panoramic view.
Canvas, printing and delivery
Your rock den photograph is printed on matte canvas with non-toxic latex inks. The canvas is stretched over an inner wooden frame of sustainably sourced pine, 0.75 in (1.9 cm) deep. The photograph continues around the edges, and hanging hardware is included. Your canvas arrives ready to hang.
No decorative outer frame is included. You can display the wrapped edges as they are or choose a separate outer frame to coordinate with other artwork. The wooden support inside the canvas is already fitted.
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). The rock den remains the subject, although the crop may vary slightly between sizes. Measure your wall width and height, allowing clearance above furniture and lamps. Looking for a different size? Contact us to discuss the options.
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.
A place above your desk or sideboard
The room images show this rock den scene above a home office desk, on a terracotta dining room wall and above a green hotel lobby bench. The smallest print sits above a desk with a black lamp and open notebook. The middle size appears over a sideboard with fruit and candles; the largest spans the seating area.
Use those arrangements to compare scale with your own furniture. A paper rectangle matching the chosen dimensions can help you judge whether the canvas should stand alone or share the wall with another photograph.
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
Compare the sheltered rock den with the octopus on a Red Sea reef canvas, which includes open blue water. For more about recognizing underwater subjects, read our marine life identification guide. Choose the setting you would like to spend time looking at, then select your canvas size.
Browse the invertebrates canvas prints collection to compare subjects. For two more options, see Octopus on a Red Sea Reef Canvas Print and Day Octopus 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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