Octopus Close-Up Among Red Sea Corals Canvas Print

This octopus close-up centers on a visible eye surrounded by brown skin patterns, pale markings and nearby corals. Cobi Hay Yacobi photographed the scene in the Red Sea in November 2019. Gold and green tones appear around the animal, with no open water in the frame. Available in three landscape sizes, the photograph brings a small patch of reef into view on canvas.

About the animal and its camouflage

Octopuses are soft-bodied marine mollusks with eight arms. Their flexible bodies can fit into narrow spaces, and their arms help them move across the seabed. The close view here focuses on the animal’s eye and skin, with the surrounding reef kept in the composition.

Color and texture changes help octopuses blend into nearby surfaces. Pigment-containing cells affect the visible color, while projections in the skin can form bumps and ridges. The National Aquarium’s octopus guide explains these mechanisms. This photograph is presented as an octopus, without assigning it to a particular species.

Reading the octopus close-up

The visible eye has a horizontal pupil. Around it, pale patches break up a brown, netlike pattern across the skin. The corals add gold and green areas alongside the body. Follow the outline outward from the eye to see where the animal meets its surroundings.

The octopus close-up fills the frame with nearby detail. There is no open blue background to separate the subject from the reef; instead, the eye gives you a starting point within the patterns. Consider a position where you can see the whole photograph from a distance and approach it to examine the smaller markings.

Photographed in: the Red Sea

A Small Corner of the Reef

I photographed this little patch of a Red Sea reef with no open water in the frame. You can follow the outline of the octopus to see where its body ends and the reef begins.

Your photograph on stretched canvas

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

A decorative outer frame is not included. You can display the wrapped canvas edges or choose an outer frame separately to fit your room. The inner wooden support already forms part of the finished print.

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), and the crop may vary slightly between sizes. Before choosing your octopus close-up, measure the width and height available above the furniture. Allow room for a lamp or other objects that could overlap the image. Contact us if you need a different size.

Price and shipping

The octopus close-up starts 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.

Beside a reading chair or across a meeting room

The room images show the smallest octopus close-up above a wooden nightstand with a black lamp, mug and book. The medium size appears in a reading nook over an orange armchair with a throw, beside a floor lamp. The largest hangs in an office meeting room above a sideboard with a water carafe and glasses.

In a reading area, compare the warm tones with your chair and nearby wood finishes. In an office, check the view from the seats around the table as well as the doorway. A paper template matching the canvas dimensions can help you judge the space before ordering.

Compare a wider underwater view

For a scene with more space beyond the animal, compare this octopus close-up with the octopus on sand with a diver behind it. Read Coral Reef Partnerships to continue exploring the surrounding habitat. Choose the composition you prefer, then match its size to your wall.

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 octopus close-up 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 octopus close-up 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 octopus close-up 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 octopus close-up 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 octopus close-up 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 octopus close-up 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.

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