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Jigsaw Puzzle : Oly-Beach Volleyball Erosion 1
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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
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Jigsaw Puzzle (400 Pieces)
Experience the thrill of the Olympics with the Media Storehouse Jigsaw Puzzle featuring "Oly-Beach Volleyball Erosion 1" by GREG WOOD from Agence France-Presse (AFP). This intriguing puzzle captures the tension of the 2000 Sydney Olympics as a Bondi surf lifesaver navigates the shoreline in front of the controversial Olympic beach volleyball stadium construction site. With stunning detail and vibrant colors, this puzzle is perfect for puzzle enthusiasts and Olympic history buffs alike. Immerse yourself in the excitement of the games and challenge yourself to piece together this captivating image.
400 piece puzzles are custom made in the UK and hand-finished on 100% recycled 1.5 mm millboard. There is a level of repetition in jigsaw shapes with each matching piece away from its pair. The completed puzzle measures 31x47cm and is delivered packaged in an attractive presentation box specially designed to fit most letter box slots
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Estimated Product Size is 47.2cm x 31.5cm (18.6" x 12.4")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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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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