Description
This striped nudibranch canvas gives a small reef subject a tall frame full of orange accents and contrasting bands. The portrait format brings close detail to a narrow section of wall. It is a good choice for a reading corner where you can look up from a book and notice something new in the photograph.
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The photograph
Cobi Hay Yacobi photographed the nudibranch in the Red Sea; the camera date records January 29, 2015. Two orange rhinophores rise in the foreground, with the patterned body continuing behind them. The animal sits on branching coral, surrounded by softer detail that keeps the subject distinct.
The coral branches create an irregular setting around the nudibranch. Their shapes lead in several directions while the body’s bands offer a clearer path to follow. Look from the front of the animal toward the rear, then return to the branches around it. That change in pattern gives the image more than one point of interest.
The photograph makes a small subject worth slowing down for. From nearby, you can study borders and outlines. Across a room, the tall arrangement and orange accents become the main impression. Consider which of those experiences matters most when deciding how close the canvas should be to your usual seat.
Meet the nudibranch
The animal is Chromodoris quadricolor. Its mantle carries three broad black bands separated by two narrower bluish bands. A pale border lies inside the broad orange rim, with a thin pale edge outside it. The rhinophores and gill plume are translucent orange, adding another repeated color to the pattern.
The Australian Museum’s Sea Slug Forum account by Bill Rudman describes these markings and records the species in the western Indian Ocean, including the Red Sea. The arrangement of bands and borders helps distinguish it from similar striped species. Its position on coral in this photograph does not establish what it is eating.
striped nudibranch on your wall
A wall beside a reading chair gives the nudibranch a place where close looking feels natural. Near a desk, the portrait can occupy a narrow strip of wall beside shelves. Leave the top and bottom visible so the branching composition keeps its full height.
The room previews show the small print in a dressing table corner, the medium beside a reading chair and the large in an art deco lounge. Compare the clear space around the nudibranch rather than copying the furnishings. A simple chair and side table can provide an equally useful viewing position.
Orange can connect with one small object nearby, while darker furniture can echo the bands. If your room is mostly neutral, the nudibranch can carry the color on its own. Try the photograph beside plain surfaces before pairing it with strongly patterned wallpaper or textiles.
This canvas can also make a personal gift for someone drawn to marine invertebrates. The appeal comes from the particular markings and setting, so ask which kinds of underwater photographs they enjoy. A viewer who studies patterns may choose the nudibranch for different reasons from someone who starts with the shape of the available wall.
Choose the size for your space
Start with the place you will see the picture most often. A close viewing position and an open wall across a room call for different decisions. These sizes are listed as width followed by height:
- 8 × 12 in: $69 USD
- 20 × 30 in: $149 USD
- 24 × 36 in: $169 USD
Use a sheet of paper to mark the full rectangle on your wall. Look at it from your usual chair and the doorway, with nearby lamps and other pictures in place. This gives you a better guide to scale than comparing the artwork with a screen. Allow enough clear wall around the edges for the photograph to feel complete.
Check the preview for your selected size before ordering, since the image crop may vary slightly between options. If the space calls for another dimension, ask about a different canvas size before placing your order.
Canvas, printing and delivery
The photograph is printed on canvas stretched over an inner wooden frame, 0.75 in deep, and arrives ready to hang. A decorative outer frame is not included. The supplied presentation lets the image sit on the wall without an added border; you can arrange separate outer framing if that suits your other artwork.
Each canvas is printed to order in the USA. Printing takes about 3 business days; estimated delivery after printing is about 2–5 business days within the USA or 10–30 business days to Canada, Australia and other eligible destinations. These are estimates rather than a promised arrival date. Express shipping is not available.
Shipping is free to the USA, Canada and Australia. For other countries offered at checkout, shipping costs US$25–US$36 for the first canvas, depending on size, plus US$8 for each additional canvas. The total appears before payment. Import duties or taxes may apply outside the USA. The English shop does not ship to the EU, the EEA or the UK.
Find a companion photograph
Compare this nudibranch with the Chromodoris quadricolor Canvas Print. Both photographs show the same species, with different settings and compositions. The Co's Nudibranch Canvas Print gives you another named subject to consider.
Browse the invertebrate canvas collection to compare a nudibranch portrait with other forms of marine life. A companion photograph can share a color without repeating the same arrangement. The marine life identification guide offers a starting point for noticing useful features. Let the image you most enjoy examining lead the choice, then check how its format fits the room.
Behind the camera
Cobi Hay Yacobi is a marine nature photographer whose work centers on underwater photography. He has been diving for over 20 years and has completed more than 1,000 dives in the Red Sea and around the world. Dedicated lighting, underwater cameras and patient observation shape the photographs in his collection.
He selects images from thousands of photographs, using underwater lighting to reveal the scene’s natural colors. The story behind Cobi’s underwater photography introduces his approach. The nudibranch brings the collection’s attention to small subjects into a portrait format. It is a photograph to choose for the details you want to keep discovering.
Frequently asked questions
How should I care for the canvas?
Choose a dry, ventilated indoor position away from direct sunlight, high humidity, steam and splashes. Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the surface. Room mock-ups suggest scale and styling; check the actual conditions in your chosen location.
Can I send it directly as a gift?
Yes. Enter the recipient’s delivery address at checkout in an eligible country. If you are choosing for someone else’s room, ask about their available wall space before deciding on the dimensions.
How do payment and order updates work?
Available payment methods appear at checkout and are processed by an authorized provider. After payment, we email your order confirmation. A tracking number follows by email when the parcel ships. Keep your confirmation so you can refer to the size, quantity and delivery details.
Where can I check the returns terms?
Read the Returns & Refunds policy before ordering. Review your selected option and delivery address in the basket, then complete payment when the details are correct.
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