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Giant Water Bug - Hemiptera. Males carry eggs on back. Streams of California, USA
KEL-777
Giant Water Bug - Hemiptera. Males carry eggs on back.
Streams of California, USA.
Abedus sp.
Ken Lucas
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23"x19" (58x48cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 16x12 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 23x19 inches (584x482mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 39.6cm x 26.3cm (15.6" x 10.4")
Estimated Product Size is 58.4cm x 48.2cm (23" x 19")
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.
Superdad of the Streams - KEL-777, the Ultimate Water Bug Babysitter!
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this awe-inspiring snapshot captured by Ken Lucas, we witness nature's very own superhero - a male Giant Water Bug from California's pristine streams. With his muscular back turned into a bustling nursery, he fearlessly carries a cluster of precious eggs on his sturdy exoskeleton. This remarkable insect defies conventional parenting norms as he embraces the role of both mother and father. Talk about multitasking! As if that wasn't impressive enough, our water bug hero does it all underwater with finesse and grace. With an air of confidence, KEL-777 showcases true dedication to family values in this extraordinary display of nurturing love. His tiny offspring cling tightly to their protective father's back like miniature hitchhikers on an aquatic adventure. The image perfectly captures the essence of unity and care within the animal kingdom. It reminds us that even in the depths of freshwater ecosystems, parental instincts thrive just as strongly as they do above ground. So let's raise our glasses (or magnifying glasses) to celebrate this incredible example of wildlife parenting at its finest! Cheers to KEL-777 for proving that being a dad is not limited to humans but extends far beyond our wildest imaginations – truly making him one fin-tastic father figure!
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