Premium Framed Print : Pale-faced Sheathbill Chionis alba feeding on king penguin skull South Georgia
Framed Photos from David Tipling
Pale-faced Sheathbill Chionis alba feeding on king penguin skull South Georgia
David Tipling is an internationally recognised wildlife photographer
Media ID 5192812
© David Tipling
Chionis Alba Pale Faced Sheathbill
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Talk about a bone-chilling meal! This Pale-faced Sheathbill has taken 'skull dining' to a whole new level in South Georgia. With its snowy white feathers and mischievous expression, this feisty bird seems to have found the perfect spot for an unconventional feast – atop a king penguin skull! Known for their scavenging habits, these resourceful birds are not your average dinner guests. While most creatures would shy away from such macabre delicacies, our daring sheathbill fearlessly dives into the world of paleontological cuisine. With its beady eyes fixed on the prize, it's hard not to admire this avian daredevil's determination as it pecks at remnants of what was once a mighty king penguin. Who needs traditional bird feed when you can savor every morsel from an ancient royal relic? This photo by David Tipling captures both the beauty and quirkiness of nature in one frame. It serves as a reminder that even in the animal kingdom, there is always room for unexpected surprises and peculiar tastes. So next time you stumble upon an unusual dining experience or find yourself craving something outlandish, just remember this Pale-faced Sheathbill – proving that sometimes all you need is a little creativity (and maybe some bones) to satisfy your appetite!
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