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Poster Print : Carrion fly on the parasitic plant Rafflesia pricei flower, Mount Kinabalu, Borneo, May
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Carrion fly on the parasitic plant Rafflesia pricei flower, Mount Kinabalu, Borneo, May
Carrion fly on the parasitic plant Rafflesia pricei flower, Mount Kinabalu, Borneo, May, 2013. Filmed for the BBC series Wonders of The Monsoon
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Angiosperm Angiospermae Borneo Borneo Island Dicot Dicotyledon Flower Flowering Plant Magnoliopsida Malpighiales Orange Parasite Parasitic Rosanae Rosid Sabah South East Asia Spermatophyte Spermatophytina Tracheophyta Vascular Plant Vibrant Colour Mount Kinabalu Plantae Rafflesia
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Be fascinated by the beauty of nature with our stunning poster print featuring the Carrion fly perched atop the rare and exotic Rafflesia pricei flower. Captured on the slopes of Mount Kinabalu in Borneo, this image by Paul Williams from Nature Picture Library showcases the intriguing relationship between the fly and the parasitic plant. Add this captivating piece to your home or office decor and be transported to the lush monsoon forests of Borneo with every glance.
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 39.6cm (23.4" x 15.6")
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.
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Nature's Odd Couple - A Carrion Fly and the Vibrant Parasitic Beauty
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this snapshot captured by Paul Williams, we witness a truly bizarre partnership between two unlikely companions. Here, a carrion fly finds itself irresistibly drawn to the magnificent Rafflesia pricei flower, perched high on Mount Kinabalu in Borneo. As our eyes are immediately drawn to the vibrant orange hues of the parasitic plant, we can't help but marvel at its striking beauty. The Rafflesia pricei stands out against its lush green surroundings like a beacon of nature's artistry. Its intricate petals seem to dance in harmony with the surrounding foliage. But what brings these two together? It is none other than the pungent aroma emitted by this floral wonder that entices our tiny winged friend. The carrion fly is lured by an irresistible scent reminiscent of decaying flesh – a feast fit for royalty in its world! This peculiar relationship serves as a reminder that nature always has surprises up her sleeve. While most flowers rely on sweet fragrances to attract pollinators, the Rafflesia pricei takes an unconventional approach and relies on deception instead. So next time you stumble upon an unexpected duo like this one, remember that even in nature's strangest encounters, there is always room for beauty and fascination.
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