Antique Framed Print : Northern Elephant Seal - moulting - San Benito Island - Baja California - Mexico
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Northern Elephant Seal - moulting - San Benito Island - Baja California - Mexico
SE-1394
Northern Elephant Seal - molting
San Benito Island - Baja California - Mexico
Mirounga angustirostris
Suzi Eszterhas
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Aquatic Cetacean Cetaceans Elephant Seal Elephant Seals Marine Animal Marine Animals Molt Molting Moult Moulting Northern Elephant Seals Pinniped Pinnipeds Renewal Rest Seal Seals Shed Shedding Shoreline Skin Skins Renew Together
21"x16" (54x41cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 15x10 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 21x16 inches (54x41cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 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
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 37.1cm x 24.7cm (14.6" x 9.7")
Estimated Product Size is 54cm x 41.4cm (21.3" x 16.3")
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.
Beach Buddies - A Tale of Two Moulting Marvels!
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this snapshot by Suzi Eszterhas, we witness a heartwarming scene on the shores of San Benito Island in Baja California, Mexico. Meet SE-1394, a charismatic Northern Elephant Seal, accompanied by its equally enchanting companion. These magnificent marine mammals have embarked on their annual moulting journey. As they lie side by side on the sandy beach, it's hard not to be captivated by their adorable faces and expressive eyes. With fur shedding and skins renewing, these seals are undergoing a remarkable transformation right before our eyes. It's nature's way of saying "out with the old and in with the new". The tranquility exuded from these two pinnipeds is palpable as they rest together amidst the rhythmic sound of crashing waves. Their bond is evident; perhaps they find solace in each other during this vulnerable period. This photograph serves as a gentle reminder that even in moments of renewal and change, companionship can bring comfort and strength. As viewers gaze upon these majestic creatures basking under the warm sun, one cannot help but feel inspired to embrace life's transformations with grace and resilience. So let us celebrate this extraordinary duo – ambassadors of molting magic! May their story remind us all to shed our worries like old fur coats and embark on our own journeys towards renewal with joyous abandon!
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