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Poster Print : Chaffinch attacking a stuffed Cuckoo Staverton 1948. Photographed by Eric Hosking using a High Speed Flash unit to stop
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Chaffinch attacking a stuffed Cuckoo Staverton 1948. Photographed by Eric Hosking using a High Speed Flash unit to stop
Chaffinch attacking a stuffed Cuckoo Staverton 1948. Photographed by Eric Hosking using a High Speed Flash unit to stop movement
FLPA images of Wildlife and nature
Media ID 9691315
© FLPA/David Hosking
Black Chaffinch Chaffinches Classic Cuckoo Cuckoos Early Eric Finch Finches Flash Historic Hosking Ornithologist Photographs Photos Pioneer Vintage White Coelebs Fringilla
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Experience the thrill of nature in high definition with our Media Storehouse range of Poster Prints. This captivating image, "Chaffinch attacking a stuffed Cuckoo" by FLPA/David Hosking from FLPA Images, showcases a dramatic moment in the natural world. Taken in 1948, this iconic photograph was captured using a High Speed Flash unit to freeze the action mid-flight. Bring this intriguing scene into your home or office and add a touch of wildlife wonder to your space. The vibrant colors and exceptional detail of our poster prints are sure to impress and inspire.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.4cm x 39.9cm (23.4" x 15.7")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
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 Fury - Chaffinch Takes Revenge on Stuffed Cuckoo in Epic Showdown!
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this vintage photograph captured by the legendary Eric Hosking, we witness an extraordinary battle between a fearless chaffinch and a stuffed cuckoo. With his trusty high-speed flash unit, Hosking freezes the intense moment of avian aggression for all to marvel at. The mischievous chaffinch seems determined to teach this impostor cuckoo a lesson it won't soon forget! With feathers ruffled and eyes ablaze, our tiny hero fearlessly attacks the stuffed intruder with all its might. Who knew such a small bird could possess such ferocity? This remarkable snapshot showcases not only the incredible behavior of these British birds but also pays homage to Eric Hosking's pioneering work as an ornithologist. His dedication to capturing nature's wonders has left us with timeless treasures like this one. Transporting us back to 1948 in Staverton, England, this black-and-white classic captures the essence of early wildlife photography. The composition is beautifully framed against a white backdrop that emphasizes every intricate detail of these feathered warriors. So let your imagination take flight as you delve into this historic image from FLPA Images! Witness firsthand how even our smallest creatures can display bravery beyond measure when faced with adversity.
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