Framed Print : Cape Kelp Gull - Startled juvenile ready to take flight - Atlantic Coast - Namibia - Africa
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Cape Kelp Gull - Startled juvenile ready to take flight - Atlantic Coast - Namibia - Africa
KAT-566
Cape Kelp Gull - Startled juvenile ready to take flight
Atlantic Coast - Namibia - Africa
Larus vetula
Karl Terblanche
Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way.
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22"x18" (58x48cm) Modern Frame
Bring the beauty of Africa's Atlantic Coast into your home with our stunning framed print of a startled Cape Kelp Gull by Karl Andre Terblanche. This captivating juvenile gull, captured in the Ardea Wildlife Pets Environment collection (KAT-566), is ready to take flight in your very own space. Larus vetula, also known as the Cape Kelp Gull, is a unique and intriguing bird native to the African continent. This high-quality print, featuring the expert photography of Karl Terblanche, is perfect for adding a touch of exotic charm to any room. Please note that our framed prints are intended for personal display purposes only.
Wood effect frame, card mounted, 16x12 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 22x18 inches (58x48cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm 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
Contemporary Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 39.6cm x 26.5cm (15.6" x 10.4")
Estimated Product Size is 57.9cm x 47.8cm (22.8" x 18.8")
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.
Feathered Frenzy - Cape Kelp Gull's Hilarious Takeoff!
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this uproarious snapshot captured by Karl Andre Terblanche, we witness the comical moment when a startled juvenile Cape Kelp Gull prepares for takeoff along Namibia's breathtaking Atlantic Coast. With wings flapping furiously and an expression of pure surprise on its face, this young gull is all set to embark on its maiden flight! As if caught off guard by an unexpected beachside prank, our feathered friend showcases both grace and clumsiness in equal measure. Its youthful enthusiasm is palpable as it defies gravity, ready to conquer the vast African skies. The sandy shore serves as the perfect stage for this avian spectacle – a theater where nature's whimsy takes center stage. This image reminds us that even in the animal kingdom, surprises await at every turn. It also highlights the beauty of coastal ecosystems like Namibia's, where these charismatic sea birds find solace amidst crashing waves and golden sands. Karl Andre Terblanche has masterfully immortalized this fleeting moment of avian hilarity through his lens. His keen eye captures not just a bird taking flight but also the infectious joy that comes with embracing life's unexpected adventures. So let your spirits soar alongside this young Cape Kelp Gull! Embrace spontaneity and be ready to spread your wings whenever life startles you into action – just like our delightful feathered friend here!
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