Day Octopus Canvas Print

A day octopus fills the foreground of this Red Sea photograph by Cobi Hay Yacobi, with blue water opening up behind it. Reddish skin, pale spots and nearby corals give the portrait detail to explore at close range. The photograph is available on stretched matte canvas in three vertical sizes, for anything from a bedside wall to a larger space above furniture.

Meet the day octopus

The day octopus gets its name from hunting during daylight hours and is found from the Hawaiian Islands to the Red Sea. Specialized pigments in its skin help it blend into its surroundings while hunting and avoiding predators. It feeds on small fish, crustaceans, and mollusks that stay in one place.

Camouflage involves texture as well as color: this animal can alter its skin surface to resemble nearby rocks, corals or algae. That ability helps a daytime hunter blend into a reef. The Monterey Bay Aquarium’s species account describes its camouflage, food and reef habitat.

What you can see in the photograph

The day octopus rests on the seabed with its arms extending across the foreground. Its eye is visible above the folds of the body, while pale markings break up the red-brown skin. Corals appear beside it, and the upper part of the picture contains a broad area of blue water.

The portrait format holds both the close subject and the water behind it. Look near the bottom for the arrangement of the arms, then follow the shape upward toward the eye. The contrast between the warm body colors and the blue background gives the image a clear structure without needing a busy setting around it.

Photographed in: the Red Sea

How your print is made

The day octopus photograph is printed on matte canvas using non-toxic latex inks. The canvas is stretched over an inner wooden frame made from sustainably sourced pine. The frame is 0.75 in (1.9 cm) deep, and the photograph wraps around its edges. Hanging hardware is included, so the canvas arrives ready to hang.

No decorative outer frame is included. You can display the wrapped canvas edges or add an outer frame to suit other artwork in the room. The inner wooden support is already fitted.

Three portrait sizes with prices

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

Each size may vary by about 3 mm (1/8 in). The day octopus remains the subject in every format, although the crop may vary slightly between sizes. Measure your wall in both directions, including clearance above lamps and furniture. If you need a different size, contact us to discuss the options.

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 displayed 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.

See Orders and Cancellations below for the printing and delivery times. Printing happens first, followed by the delivery period. You receive an order confirmation by email and a tracking number when the canvas ships. A gift can go directly to the recipient’s address.

From a bedside wall to the living room

The room images show the day octopus in three settings: the smallest canvas above an oak bedside table, the middle size beside a sofa, and the largest above a bedroom headboard. The living room arrangement includes a round table with a lamp, books and a mug. These examples offer practical starting points for comparing scale.

For an office, consider a vertical wall section beside a desk or seating area. Use the blue water as a color reference when placing the print near existing furnishings. A paper rectangle matching your chosen size can help you judge the available space before ordering.

Continue exploring the reef

To compare another composition, see the octopus on a Red Sea reef canvas print. For more about the wider setting, read Coral Reef Partnerships. Together with this day octopus portrait, they offer different ways to look at animals and their surroundings beneath the surface.

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 day 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 day 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 day 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 day 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 day 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 day 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.