Description
The Leopard Wrasse Reef Canvas Print brings red and turquoise markings into a close view of rough reef rock. Cobi Hay Yacobi’s photograph gives a creative space a concentrated study in pattern and color. Choose it for a wall where you can look up from your work and find something new to follow.
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Leopard Wrasse Reef Canvas: the photograph
The camera date records April 2, 2016. In this leopard wrasse photograph, the head faces right and the fish occupies much of the frame. Pale markings continue across the upper body and dorsal fin. Below them, turquoise shapes stand out against black, while curved lines frame the eye.
The surrounding rock has an uneven surface, with a dark opening behind the fish. That setting keeps the intricate markings in view without filling the photograph with open water. From a nearby seat, you can follow individual spots and lines; across the room, the red upper body and dark lower section form the main blocks of color.
Meet the Red Sea leopard wrasse
The fish is Macropharyngodon marisrubri, a wrasse known from the Red Sea. Females combine a spotted orange upper body with a dark lower area carrying blue markings. The pale face has a pattern of dark lines. These features give the species several different patterns within the outline of one fish.
Ichthyologist John Randall separated this species from Macropharyngodon bipartitus. His paper in the Journal of the Ocean Science Foundation compares the populations and illustrates their female coloration. It also describes the Red Sea species as having a deeper body on average, with dorsal spines that increase progressively in length.
Natural pattern for a creative space
The leopard wrasse offers more than one way to enjoy a fish photograph. You can look at it as a wildlife portrait or study the relationship between its markings and the rougher setting. That makes it a good candidate for a workspace where color, materials or drawing are part of everyday life.
Start with a simple position on the wall, especially if your shelves already hold many objects. The leopard wrasse has enough visual detail to stand on its own. For a gift, consider someone who collects patterns as much as photographs: a maker, a painter or a person who notices small differences in nature. The specific subject gives that interest a lasting place to return to.
Canvas, printing and delivery
Your leopard wrasse photograph is printed on canvas stretched over an inner wooden frame, 0.75 in deep. The wooden support is included; a decorative outer frame is not included. Display the canvas as supplied or discuss separate framing options if you want to coordinate it with other artwork.
The finished canvas arrives ready to hang, so you can move from choosing a wall to enjoying the photograph.
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: $69 USD
- 30 × 20 in: $149 USD
- 36 × 24 in: $169 USD
To choose a leopard wrasse canvas size, mark a paper rectangle on your wall and view it from your usual seat. Allow clearance above lamps, shelves and tall objects. Check the full width and height before ordering. The photograph’s crop may vary slightly between sizes.
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.
Color for a pottery studio or shared workspace
The room images place the small print in a pottery studio, the medium print in a co-working space and the large print in a design studio lounge. Use those settings to consider how this leopard wrasse photograph might sit beside materials, books or work surfaces in your own room.
A simple wall gives the fish’s markings room to show. You could pick up the turquoise or red in a ceramic piece or a textile, or keep nearby furnishings neutral. Measure your wall independently of the mock-ups and
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 leopard wrasse with our orchid dottyback canvas when choosing another marine photograph for the same room. For a closer look at the features used to recognize underwater animals, read our marine life identification guide. Choose your preferred composition, then select the size that fits your measured wall space.
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 leopard wrasse 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 leopard wrasse canvas
Choose the size you want for your leopard wrasse 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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