Diver Silhouette in Palau’s Blue Hole Canvas Print

This Palau blue hole photograph places a diver’s silhouette within an opening of blue light, surrounded by dark rock. It is a photograph by Cobi Hay Yacobi of Haya, his wife and dive buddy. Available on stretched matte canvas in three landscape sizes, it brings the shapes of a cavern and a human figure into the same composition.

Palau blue hole: the setting

Palau is an island country in the Pacific Ocean. Its Blue Holes dive site includes a large cavern within the reef. The Palau Visitors Authority’s dive site guide describes this cavern setting among the country’s underwater landscapes.

Here, the setting is central to the photograph. The rock outlines an opening, while light in the water separates the diver from the darker surroundings. The picture offers a view of a place through the relationship between those elements: cavern, water, light and a person moving through them.

Cobi’s story behind the photograph

I captured this moment as Haya, my wife and dive buddy, swam out of a vast cavern in Palau’s Blue Hole and into the sunlight. Dark rock frames a bright blue opening, with her silhouette suspended between light and shadow. Printed on canvas, this personal memory brings the stillness and scale of the underwater world into your home.

For me, the dive combined physical challenge with a sense of freedom and natural beauty I couldn’t experience on land.

Look at the light and the silhouette

In this Palau blue hole composition, black surrounds the blue center and the diver remains a dark figure within it. The rock forms a natural border inside the photograph. This visible border belongs to the scene itself; the canvas is supplied without a decorative outer frame.

The human figure also gives you a reference for the space around it. Viewed across a room, the broad areas of dark and blue define the picture. At closer range, you can follow the silhouette and the edges of the opening.

Photographed in: Palau – Pacific Ocean

Matte canvas with an inner wooden support

Your Palau blue hole photograph is printed with non-toxic latex inks on matte canvas. It is stretched over an inner frame of sustainably sourced pine, 0.75 in (1.9 cm) deep. The photograph wraps around the edges. Hanging hardware is included, so the canvas arrives ready to hang.

Every canvas is printed to order and shipped from the USA by SwiftPOD, Printify’s print provider. No decorative outer frame is included. You can display the wrapped edges or choose a separate outer frame to suit your furniture and other artwork.

Three landscape sizes and prices

• 12 × 8 in (30 × 20 cm) — $69 USD
• 30 × 20 in (76 × 51 cm) — $149 USD
• 36 × 24 in (91 × 61 cm) — $169 USD

Each size may vary by about 3 mm (1/8 in). Measure the intended wall before choosing your Palau blue hole canvas. A paper rectangle can help you compare the picture’s footprint with the furniture beneath it. For a different size, contact us.

Price and shipping

Prices begin at $69 USD. Shipping is free to the USA, Canada and Australia. Shipping to other eligible countries depends on canvas size and quantity and is shown at checkout before payment. The English shop does not ship to the EU, the EEA or the UK. Outside the USA, import duties or taxes may apply.

Display it in a loft, study or living room

The room images place the Palau blue hole canvas above a teak media console in a loft. The small version leans against the wall on the console. The two larger versions hang above it, giving you examples of how the same photograph occupies different amounts of wall space.

A study or office with a low cabinet offers a similar starting point. Keep lamps and other tall objects clear of the picture’s central opening. Check the arrangement from your normal seated position before deciding which size works best.

More from beneath Palau’s surface

Pair your Palau blue hole photograph with the arc-eye hawkfish from Palau for a different subject from the same destination. Read Diving in Palau: To the Far Side of the World and Back for more of Cobi’s account. Select your Palau blue hole canvas size and review your order at checkout.

About the Photographer

Cobi Hay Yacobi is a marine nature photographer specializing in underwater photography. He has been diving for over 20 years, with more than 1,000 dives in the Red Sea and around the world. Underwater cameras, dedicated lighting and patient observation shape his work.

Why Choose 2Dive?

The Palau blue hole print brings an original photograph from Cobi’s collection into your space. He selects his photographs from thousands of images, using underwater lighting to reveal the scene’s natural colors. Read about his diving and approach to photography on the About page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do you ship, and how much does shipping cost?

We ship to the countries offered at checkout. Shipping is free to the USA, Canada and Australia. For other eligible countries, the first canvas costs US$25–US$36 to ship, depending on size, plus US$8 for each additional canvas. The total appears before payment. Outside the USA, import duties or taxes may apply. The English shop does not ship to the EU, the EEA or the UK.

How long do printing and delivery take?

Printing in the USA takes about 3 business days. After printing, delivery takes about 2–5 business days to the USA, or about 10–30 business days to Canada, Australia and other eligible countries. These are estimates; express shipping is not available.

How can I pay?

Available payment methods are shown at checkout. Payments are processed by an authorized payment provider.

How should I care for the Palau blue hole print?

Hang the canvas in a dry, ventilated room away from direct sunlight and high humidity. Clean only with a soft, dry cloth.

Can I add a frame?

The canvas arrives stretched over an inner wooden frame, ready to hang, without a decorative outer frame. You can display it as it is or add an outer frame separately. Contact us to discuss framing.

Can I order the Palau blue hole print in another size?

Contact us to discuss a size that is not listed on this page. Please check the options before placing your order.

What happens after I order the Palau blue hole print?

After payment, we email your order confirmation. Your canvas is printed to order in the USA. When it ships, we email a tracking number. Keep the confirmation as your copy of the order.

Can you send the Palau blue hole print straight to someone as a gift?

Yes. Enter the recipient’s address as the delivery address at checkout. We can ship the canvas directly to them in an eligible country.

How to Order the Palau blue hole print

1. Choose an available canvas size and quantity, then add the print to your basket.
2. Enter your name, email address, delivery address and phone number at checkout.
3. Review the size, quantity, delivery details, shipping charge and order total. Correct any errors before paying.
4. Complete payment using an available method. We email your order confirmation after payment; this is when the contract is formed.

Shipping and Cancellations

• Every canvas is printed to order in the USA within about 3 business days. Delivery after printing takes about 2–5 business days to the USA, or about 10–30 business days to Canada, Australia and other eligible countries.
• The image crop may vary slightly between sizes; the subject stays the focus.
• Available payment methods are shown at checkout. Payments are processed by an authorized payment provider.
• You’ll receive an order confirmation by email and a tracking number by email when your canvas ships. A gift can be shipped directly to the recipient’s address.
• Please see our Returns & Refunds policy.