Octopus in a Malta Rock Den Canvas Print

A rock den frames a common octopus in this underwater photograph from Malta, with both eyes visible above a broad arm. Cobi Hay Yacobi photographed the scene on June 29, 2018. Stones and a shell occupy the foreground, while the dark opening provides contrast behind the animal. Choose a landscape canvas for a home office, dining room or larger seating area.

From Our Family Vacation in Malta

We photographed this octopus during a family vacation in Malta. We came across quite a few octopuses there, some mating and others looking at us curiously. This little octopus found a small hole in a rock and hid inside.

The octopus inside the rock den

The common octopus, Octopus vulgaris, is abundant in the Mediterranean and usually hunts at night. It uses holes and crevices as shelter; females may gather shells and stones to protect their homes. Its eight arms bear suckers, and it has no internal shell. These features help explain how an animal with broad arms can occupy a small opening.

Camouflage involves changes in color, skin texture and body posture. The University of Michigan’s Animal Diversity Web account describes its sheltering habits and ability to blend into different surroundings. Here, the photograph shows the eyes, arm and rocky entrance without revealing the whole body.

Light, shadow and the foreground

The rock den creates a dark space behind the octopus, with brighter stones and a shell in front. Follow the edge of the opening to find the eyes, then look downward to the broad arm. The photograph holds several surfaces together: the animal’s skin, the surrounding stone and the separate shell shape.

From across a room, the opening and the lighter foreground give the composition its structure. A closer position makes the small details easier to examine. That is useful when choosing between a print above a desk and a larger canvas seen from a doorway or across a dining table.

Photographed in: Malta – Mediterranean Sea

Stretched canvas with wrapped edges

Your rock den photograph is printed on matte canvas with non-toxic latex inks. The canvas is stretched over an inner wooden frame of sustainably sourced pine, 0.75 in (1.9 cm) deep. The photograph continues around the edges, and hanging hardware is included. Your canvas arrives ready to hang.

No decorative outer frame is included. You can display the wrapped edges as they are or choose a separate outer frame to coordinate with other artwork. The wooden support inside the canvas is already fitted.

Three landscape sizes

• 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). The rock den remains the subject, although the crop may vary slightly between sizes. Measure your wall width and height, allowing clearance above furniture and lamps. Looking for a different size? Contact us to discuss the options.

Price and shipping

The rock den canvas starts at $69 USD. Shipping is free to the USA, Canada and Australia. For other eligible countries, shipping 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.

A place above your desk or sideboard

The room images show this rock den scene above a home office desk, on a terracotta dining room wall and above a green hotel lobby bench. The smallest print sits above a desk with a black lamp and open notebook. The middle size appears over a sideboard with fruit and candles; the largest spans the seating area.

Use those arrangements to compare scale with your own furniture. A paper rectangle matching the chosen dimensions can help you judge whether the canvas should stand alone or share the wall with another photograph.

Another view beneath the surface

Compare the sheltered rock den with the octopus on a Red Sea reef canvas, which includes open blue water. For more about recognizing underwater subjects, read our marine life identification guide. Choose the setting you would like to spend time looking at, then select your canvas size.

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 rock den octopus 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 rock den octopus 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 rock den octopus 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 rock den octopus 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 rock den octopus 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 rock den octopus 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.

Orders 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.

If you’re considering this octopus print for a commercial space, explore our underwater wall art for business.