Description
The Orchid Dottyback Canvas Print brings a bright note of purple to a room, with a small reef fish worth getting closer to. Cobi Hay Yacobi’s photograph rewards the quick glance and the unhurried look. Choose it for a wall where color matters as much as the story behind the subject.
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Orchid Dottyback Canvas: the photograph
The photograph shows the fish’s profile, fins and dark eye stripe beside the reef. Pink, brown, orange and yellow tones surround the purple body. The composition includes enough of the setting to let you compare the fish’s outline with the more varied textures around it.
Underwater lighting brings out the colors described in the original image. The orchid dottyback remains the focal point, while the surrounding reef adds detail beyond the fish itself. A place where you can both step back and approach the canvas will let you see these different parts of the photograph.
A closer look at the orchid dottyback
The scientific name is Pseudochromis fridmani, a member of the dottyback family, Pseudochromidae. In the wild, the species is known from the Red Sea. Its maximum recorded length is about 6.3 cm, so the detailed view on canvas shows a fish that is small in its natural setting.
It lives around reefs at depths of about 1 to 60 meters, often beside vertical rock faces or beneath overhangs. Small holes provide nearby shelter. That relationship with the reef helps explain why the surrounding structure matters when looking at a portrait of this fish.
The FishBase account for the orchid dottyback documents its size, range and habitat. Those figures describe the species as a whole; they do not establish the size of the individual or the depth at which this photograph was taken.
Let one small fish set the palette
An orchid dottyback is a good starting point for a room that needs color without a busy collection of objects. Let the photograph carry the strongest accent, then keep the nearby shelf or tabletop simple. You can enjoy the reef detail without turning the whole room into a coastal theme.
For a gift, think about what the recipient likes to notice underwater. Someone who spends time looking for small fish may find more personal meaning in this portrait than in a broad seascape. The orchid dottyback gives that interest a place at home, with enough surrounding habitat to keep the subject connected to the reef.
Canvas, printing and delivery
The orchid dottyback photograph is printed with non-toxic latex inks on matte canvas. It is stretched over an inner frame of sustainably sourced pine, 0.75 in (1.9 cm) deep. The image wraps around the edges. Hanging hardware is included, so the print arrives ready to hang.
No decorative outer frame is included. The internal wooden support is already fitted, and you can display the wrapped edges or add a separate frame to suit your room. For a group of photographs, plan the gaps between the prints as well as the dimensions of each canvas.
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). Slight crop adjustments may occur between sizes, with the fish remaining the focus. Measure the wall above your furniture before ordering. If you would like another size, use our contact page 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.
From a lounge wall to your home
The room images show the orchid dottyback canvas in a boutique hotel lounge above a long oak bench. The small version rests on the bench, leaning against the wall. These arrangements can also suggest a place in an entryway, a living room seating area or an office reception space.
Try the purple beside neutral furniture, or pick up one of the surrounding reef colors in a nearby cushion or object.
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 orchid dottyback with the humbug damselfish canvas, where black and white stripes contrast with colorful corals. Read our guide to underwater white balance for more about color in underwater photography. Select your preferred size and add the print to your cart to order.
Browse the fish canvas prints collection to compare subjects. For two more options, see Humbug Damselfish (Dascyllus abudafur) Canvas Print and Blue-Spotted Toby 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 orchid dottyback print belongs to his original photographic collection.
He selects photographs for the collection from thousands of images.
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 orchid dottyback canvas
Choose the size you want for your orchid dottyback 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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