Poster Print : A dead chinook salmon seen shortly after spawning
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A dead chinook salmon seen shortly after spawning
A dead chinook salmon seen shortly after spawning. Chinook salmons, Oncorhynchus tschawytscha, belong to the Pacific salmon genus and are found in rivers of North America and Asia. They spend the first two-three years of their lives in the rivers in which they were born. After this period they migrate towards the Pacific Ocean where they stay for about three years. They then start the spawning migration, thousands of kilometres long, which brings them back to the same river which saw the beginning of their lives. They are able to recognise the scents of their home waters thanks to their highly developed olfactory sense. Most of them die exhausted shortly after spawning. It is the Harrison River, British Columbia, Canada
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Media ID 6458317
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Bony Fish Dead Pisces Salmon Type Chinook Chinook Salmon Pacific Salmon
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Discover the beauty and intrigue of the natural world with our Media Storehouse Poster Prints. This captivating image showcases a dead Chinook salmon, a majestic fish from the Pacific salmon genus (Oncorhynchus tschawytscha), shortly after spawning. Witness the raw power and determination of this fish as it gives its last moments to the cycle of life. Bring this breathtaking underwater scene into your home or office as a conversation starter and a reminder of the wonders of nature. Order your Media Storehouse Poster Print today.
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 40.8cm x 59.4cm (16.1" x 23.4")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the poignant sight of a deceased chinook salmon, shortly after completing its remarkable journey of spawning. The chinook salmon, scientifically known as Oncorhynchus tschawytscha, is a majestic member of the Pacific salmon genus and can be found in rivers across North America and Asia. These resilient creatures spend their first few years in the very river where they were born before embarking on an arduous migration towards the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean. After approximately three years at sea, driven by an innate instinct, they embark on an awe-inspiring journey back to their birthplace for spawning. Traversing thousands of kilometers against powerful currents, these magnificent fish rely on their highly developed olfactory sense to recognize the familiar scents of their home waters. However, this incredible feat takes a toll on their bodies, and most succumb to exhaustion shortly after fulfilling their reproductive duties. The photograph was taken along the Harrison River in British Columbia, Canada - a testament to nature's cyclical beauty and resilience. It serves as a reminder that life's journeys are often filled with challenges but also moments of profound significance. This image encapsulates both the fragility and strength inherent in our natural world while honoring one species' extraordinary life cycle.
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