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Sub-Antarctic / Brown skua (Stercorarius antarcticus) flying away with egg stolen from a
Sub-Antarctic / Brown skua (Stercorarius antarcticus) flying away with egg stolen from a Royal penguin colony (Eudyptes schlegeli), Macquarie Island, Australian Territory. December
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18x24 inch Poster Print
Bring the breathtaking beauty of the Sub-Antarctic wilderness into your home with our stunning poster prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, taken by renowned nature photographer Doug Gimesy from the Nature Picture Library, showcases a Sub-Antarctic Brown Skua (Stercorarius antarcticus) making off with an egg from a Royal Penguin colony on Macquarie Island. Witness the raw power and intensity of this natural moment as it unfolds against the backdrop of the pristine, icy landscape. A must-have for nature enthusiasts and art lovers alike.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
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.
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Caught in the Act - Skua's Bold Egg Heist Leaves Penguins Flabbergasted!
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. In this snapshot captured by wildlife photographer Doug Gimesy, we witness a thrilling aerial heist unfold on Macquarie Island. The mischievous Brown Skua, known for its cunning nature, takes flight with an ill-gotten treasure - an egg stolen right from under the beaks of a Royal penguin colony! As the skies above become a battleground between predator and prey, the audacious skua showcases its impressive thievery skills. With wings outstretched and determination in its eyes, it defies gravity to escape with its pilfered prize. Meanwhile, chaos ensues among the bewildered penguins left behind. Their comical expressions range from shock to disbelief as they watch their precious offspring disappear into thin air. It's a scene straight out of an avian action movie! This photograph not only captures an extraordinary moment of animal behavior but also highlights the intricate dynamics within nature's realm. From vocalization to defensive maneuvers and even acts of predation, every creature plays their part in this delicate ecosystem. Macquarie Island serves as both a backdrop and witness to this fascinating spectacle—a remote paradise where animals thrive amidst breathtaking landscapes. So let us marvel at Doug Gimesy's remarkable shot that reminds us how even in nature's most vulnerable moments, there is always room for adventure and unexpected surprises!
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