Fine Art Print : European Eel (Anguilla anguilla) elver fisherman at night, River Severn, Gloucestershire, England, April
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European Eel (Anguilla anguilla) elver fisherman at night, River Severn, Gloucestershire, England, April
FLPA images of Wildlife and nature
Media ID 10082288
© FLPA/Jack Perks
Anguillidae Catadromous Catch Catches Catching Caught Conservation Critically Endangered Eels Elver Elvers Endangered Environmental Fish Fisherman Fishermen Fishes Fishing Gloucestershire Human Humans Nets Netting Night Nocturnal People Person Rare River Severn Sea Fish Sea Fishes Sealife
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 35.5cm (21" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
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.
Night Owls of the River Severn - A Rare Encounter with Elver Fishermen!
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this snapshot, we witness a truly extraordinary sight under the moonlit skies of Gloucestershire. As darkness descends upon the tranquil River Severn in April, an adventurous group of young European eel fishermen embark on their nocturnal quest. Armed with nets and fueled by their passion for nature's wonders, these brave souls navigate through the shimmering waters to catch a glimpse of Britain's elusive elvers. With each careful maneuver, they seek to protect and conserve these critically endangered aquatic treasures. As if plucked from a scene straight out of folklore, these men become one with their surroundings - blending seamlessly into the mystical ambiance that only nightfall can bring. Their silhouettes dance against the backdrop of rippling currents as they delicately scoop up tiny eels known as elvers. This remarkable image serves as a reminder that our natural world is full of surprises and hidden gems waiting to be discovered. It showcases not only the resilience and beauty of marine life but also highlights humanity's role in safeguarding our fragile ecosystems. So let us celebrate these guardians of Gloucestershire who dedicate themselves to preserving this rare spectacle for generations to come. May their efforts inspire others to appreciate and cherish all creatures great and small that grace our magnificent planet!
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