Metal Print : Common blue damselfly / Common Bluet - caught on Great Sundew (Drosera anglica) leaf; Dorset. UK
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Common blue damselfly / Common Bluet - caught on Great Sundew (Drosera anglica) leaf; Dorset. UK
ROG-12458
Common blue damselfly / Common Bluet - caught on Great Sundew (Drosera anglica) leaf
Dorset. UK
Enallagma cyathigera
Bob Gibbons
Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way.
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Carnivorous Plants Damselflies Damselfly Insectivore Insectivorous Leaf Leaves Sticky Sundew Sundews Trapped Bluet Drosera Anglica
15"x10" (38x25cm) Metal Print
Bring the enchanting world of nature into your home with our stunning Metal Print of the Common Blue Damselfly, skillfully captured by Bob Gibbons as it perches on a Great Sundew leaf. This exquisite image, taken in Dorset, UK (ROG-12458), showcases the vibrant colors and intricate details of the Common Blue Damselfly (Enallagma cyathigera) and the unique beauty of the carnivorous Great Sundew plant (Drosera anglica). Our high-quality Metal Prints are printed on a durable, lightweight metal sheet, ensuring vivid colors and a sleek, modern look that will add a touch of the natural world to any room. Perfect for personal display, these prints are not only beautiful works of art but also a testament to the wonders of the natural world. Note: These prints are intended for personal display only.
Your image is printed photographically and bonded to a 3.5mm thick, Dibond board (black polyethylene sandwiched between two sheets of white coated aluminium). The panel is then sealed with a gloss protective covering. Supplied complete with a wall mount which holds the print 10mm from the wall.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 38.1cm (10" x 15")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
Caught in a Sticky Situation - The Great Sundew's Unlikely Lunch Spot!
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this print by Bob Gibbons, we witness an extraordinary encounter between two fascinating creatures. A Common Blue Damselfly finds itself entangled on the delicate leaf of a Great Sundew (Drosera anglica) in Dorset, UK. Talk about being caught red-handed! As an insectivorous plant, the Great Sundew relies on its sticky secretions to attract and trap unsuspecting insects for nourishment. And it seems our little damselfly friend couldn't resist the allure of this carnivorous temptation! With its vibrant blue wings contrasting against the vivid green backdrop, it becomes a mesmerizing sight. The intricate details captured in this image showcase nature's incredible diversity and survival strategies. From the glistening droplets on each tentacle-like leaf hair to the damselfly's perplexed expression – every element tells a story of adaptation and ingenuity. This snapshot from Dorset reminds us that even in seemingly ordinary places like our own backyards, remarkable encounters with wildlife await us at every turn. So next time you stumble upon an enchanting scene like this one, take a moment to appreciate the wonders that unfold right under our noses. Bob Gibbons' skillful photography transports us into a miniature world where plants become predators and insects find themselves unwitting prey. It serves as both entertainment and education while reminding us never to underestimate Mother Nature's creativity!
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