Fine Art Print : Grey Seal (Halichoerus grypus) male and female in sea, female so far rejecting males advance to mate, Lincolnshire, UK
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Grey Seal (Halichoerus grypus) male and female in sea, female so far rejecting males advance to mate, Lincolnshire, UK
Michael Hutchinson / SplashdownDirect
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Media ID 1843641
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Adult Aggressive Beach British Coast Line Female Golden Grey Seal Halichoerus Grypus Male Mating Behaviour Pinniped Sandy Seal Shallows Two Animals
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the captivating underwater world with our Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse. This stunning image, captured by Michael Hutchinson of Specialist Stock, showcases the intriguing dynamic between a Grey Seal male and female in their natural habitat off the coast of Lincolnshire, UK. The female gracefully swims away, signaling her rejection of the male's advances, making for a mesmerizing scene of raw nature. Bring this exquisite moment into your home or office and let the beauty of the ocean inspire you every day.
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.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
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.
Love Stings - The Ultimate Game of Hard-to-Get in the Grey Seal Kingdom!
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this snapshot captured by Michael Hutchinson, we witness a hilarious and somewhat relatable scene unfolding on the sandy shores of Lincolnshire, UK. Meet our stars of the show – a golden male and female Grey Seal duo, engaged in an intense battle of love and rejection. As the waves crash against the coast line, these pinnipeds find themselves entangled in a classic mating behavior standoff. Our persistent male seal is desperately trying to win over his disinterested female companion. With his adorable puppy-dog eyes and gaping mouth wide open (perhaps singing her a romantic serenade?), he's pulling out all the stops to impress her. However, it seems that this feisty lady isn't easily swayed! She stands firm with an air of nonchalance as she playfully rejects his advances time after time. Who knew seals could be so picky? With their adult-sized bodies splashing around in shallow waters, these British beach dwellers are proving that even in nature, courtship can be both aggressive and comical at once. So next time you're feeling rejected or playing hard-to-get yourself, just remember - even seals have their fair share of dating dramas!
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