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Metal Print : Oly-Beach Volleyball Erosion 1
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Oly-Beach Volleyball Erosion 1
A Bondi surf lifesaver runs along the shoreline in front of the controversial Olympic beach volleyball stadium construction site near Sydney 01 June 2000. Due to heavy seas and high tides, access along the waters edge may be restricted or denied to beach strollers as a safety precaution. Work is already behind schedule on the 10, 000-seat temporary stadium because of complaints of sewerage leaking into the site. (ELECTRONIC IMAGE) AFP PHOTO/Greg WOOD
/ AFP PHOTO / GREG WOOD
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10"x8" (25x20cm) Table Top Metal Print
Bring the vibrant energy of the Olympic Games to your home with Media Storehouse's Metal Prints. Featuring the iconic image "Oly-Beach Volleyball Erosion 1" by Greg Wood from Agence France-Presse (AFP), this print captures the determination of a Bondi surf lifesaver as he runs along the shoreline in front of the controversial Olympic beach volleyball stadium construction site near Sydney (01 June 2000). Our high-quality Metal Prints are not just a picture, they are a work of art that adds depth and texture to any room. The vivid colors and stunning details are sure to make this print a conversation starter. Order your Metal Print today and relive the excitement of the Olympics every day.
Table Top Metal Prints feature rounded corners and an easel back for easy display. Available in two sizes, 18x13cm (7x5) or 25x20cm (10x8). Lightweight and vibrant, they are perfect for displaying artwork and are guaranteed to add style to any desk or table top. The unique material is fade, moisture, chemical and scratch resistant to help ensure this art lasts a lifetime.
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Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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In this photo print, we witness the clash between nature's power and human ambition. Against a backdrop of crashing waves and eroding sand, a determined Bondi surf lifesaver races along the shoreline in front of the controversial Olympic beach volleyball stadium construction site near Sydney. The date is June 1st, 2000. As heavy seas and high tides threaten to restrict access along the water's edge, safety becomes paramount. Beach strollers may find their path denied as authorities take precautions against potential dangers lurking beneath the surface. This temporary inconvenience serves as a reminder that even grand endeavors must yield to Mother Nature's whims. The image also sheds light on another setback faced by this ambitious project - work delays caused by complaints of sewerage leaking into the site. These challenges highlight not only logistical hurdles but also public concerns surrounding environmental impact. Photographer Greg Wood skillfully captures this momentous scene, showcasing both man-made structures and natural forces at odds with each other. It serves as a poignant symbol of our constant struggle for progress amidst an ever-changing world. This photograph from Agence France-Presse (AFP) invites us to reflect on our relationship with nature and consider how we can harmonize our ambitions with environmental preservation during large-scale projects such as these Olympic games – where competition meets conservation on Australia's iconic shores.
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