Mounted Print : A young Common Cuckoo -Cuculus canorus- is fed by its host, a Eurasian Reed Warbler -Acrocephalus scirpaceus-, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany
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A young Common Cuckoo -Cuculus canorus- is fed by its host, a Eurasian Reed Warbler -Acrocephalus scirpaceus-, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany
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Volker Lautenbach
Media ID 12504827
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Absurd Acrocephalus Animal Nest Beak Bill Bizarre Cheating Common Cuckoo Contrast Contrasts Cuckoo Cuculus Canorus Curiosity Curious Feeding Fledgling Fraud Nest Nesting Site Open Opened Peculiar Proportion Reed Reed Grass Family Reed Warbler Scale Strange Stunt Trick Weird White Collar Crime Young Animal Young Bird Acrocephalus Scirpaceus Animal Body Part Cheat Cuculidae Eurasian Reed Warbler Size Difference
10"x8" Mount with 8"x6" Print
Experience the wonders of nature with our exquisite mounted photo of a young Common Cuckoo, Cuculus canorus, being fed by its devoted host, the Eurasian Reed Warbler, Acrocephalus scirpaceus. Captured in the beautiful landscapes of Saxony-Anhalt, Germany by the skilled lens of Volker Lautenbach, this Fine Art Storehouse print brings the intricate relationship between these two species into your home. Each mounted photo is meticulously printed on premium quality paper and carefully mounted on a sturdy backing, ensuring a long-lasting and stunning display. Add this unique piece to your collection and bring the beauty of the natural world into your living space.
Printed on 8"x6" paper and suitable for use in a 10"x8" frame (frame not included). Prints are mounted with card both front and back. Featuring a custom cut aperture to match chosen image. Professional 234gsm Fujifilm Crystal Archive DP II paper.
Photo prints supplied in custom cut card mount ready for framing
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.3cm x 13.5cm (8" x 5.3")
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this print captured by Volker Lautenbach, we witness a peculiar scene unfolding in the wilds of Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. A young Common Cuckoo, known for its notorious trickery and fraudulent nesting habits, finds itself being fed by an unsuspecting host - an Eurasian Reed Warbler. The stark contrast between these two species is immediately apparent. The size difference alone is astonishing; the tiny reed warbler diligently attends to the much larger cuckoo with its curious beak. This bizarre interaction showcases nature's ability to create strange alliances and unexpected relationships. As we delve into this image further, we are left questioning the motives behind such behavior. Is it curiosity that drives the reed warbler to feed this impostor? Or perhaps it is simply unaware of the deceit occurring within its own nest? Volker Lautenbach's photography skillfully captures not only the physical contrasts but also evokes a sense of wonder and intrigue. The open landscape surrounding them adds to our fascination with this wildlife spectacle. This photograph serves as a reminder that even in nature, where harmony often prevails, there can exist moments of fraud and cheating. It challenges our perception of what is normal or expected in animal behavior. Lautenbach's composition beautifully portrays this unusual encounter between two vastly different creatures – a stunning testament to both their resilience and adaptability in navigating life's complexities.
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