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Antique Framed Print : Oly-Beach Volleyball Erosion 1
Framed Photos from Agence France-Presse (AFP)
Oly-Beach Volleyball Erosion 1
A Bondi surf lifesaver runs along the shoreline in front of the controversial Olympic beach volleyball stadium construction site near Sydney 01 June 2000. Due to heavy seas and high tides, access along the waters edge may be restricted or denied to beach strollers as a safety precaution. Work is already behind schedule on the 10, 000-seat temporary stadium because of complaints of sewerage leaking into the site. (ELECTRONIC IMAGE) AFP PHOTO/Greg WOOD
/ AFP PHOTO / GREG WOOD
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14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 17cm (9.6" x 6.7")
Estimated Product Size is 36.3cm x 31.2cm (14.3" x 12.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
In this photo print, we witness the clash between nature's power and human ambition. Against a backdrop of crashing waves and eroding sand, a determined Bondi surf lifesaver races along the shoreline in front of the controversial Olympic beach volleyball stadium construction site near Sydney. The date is June 1st, 2000. As heavy seas and high tides threaten to restrict access along the water's edge, safety becomes paramount. Beach strollers may find their path denied as authorities take precautions against potential dangers lurking beneath the surface. This temporary inconvenience serves as a reminder that even grand endeavors must yield to Mother Nature's whims. The image also sheds light on another setback faced by this ambitious project - work delays caused by complaints of sewerage leaking into the site. These challenges highlight not only logistical hurdles but also public concerns surrounding environmental impact. Photographer Greg Wood skillfully captures this momentous scene, showcasing both man-made structures and natural forces at odds with each other. It serves as a poignant symbol of our constant struggle for progress amidst an ever-changing world. This photograph from Agence France-Presse (AFP) invites us to reflect on our relationship with nature and consider how we can harmonize our ambitions with environmental preservation during large-scale projects such as these Olympic games – where competition meets conservation on Australia's iconic shores.
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