Blue Dragon

$75.00$1,195.00

Blue Dragons (Glaucus atlanticus) were on my bucket list for almost ten years and it was only when I got to Australia that I got to see them in masses. This small slug spends its whole life upside down floating on the surface with its belly up, carried along by currents and ocean currents. They feed on Blue bottles and can sting if picked up. They make for stunning imagery.

This image is very close to my heart as it was picked by Valerie Taylor from a panel of other incredible images as her favourite image from its category during the Photography Competition at AIDE in 2018. It did not win, but the mention by such an accomplished marine conservationist and explorer was enough for me.

 

 

Image taken in Sydney, Australia

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Description

All of our images are presented with a Certificate of Authenticity and Vanessa’s signature after they pass our quality control. Vanessa’s larger prints from 24×32″ (61x81cm) and above have a limited edition of 25 prints. Smaller prints from 24×32″ (61x81cm) downwards have a limited edition of 50 prints, unless stated differently.

Each print has a 1 inch (2.5 cm) white signature border, so please keep that in mind when ordering the desired size.

These images are printed on an Epson Stylus 9900 printer using high quality inks.

Our papers:

We have handpicked a selection of beautiful papers and framing options which have been tested with our images, to bring you a Fine Art Print that will enhance your chosen area of display. All of our images have been selected from thousands of others and we believe represent how Vanessa sees the underwater world. There are countless hours behind these images and we’re proud to bring to you our favourite water scenes.

If you’re unsure of what’s best for you, we’re always available to help make a decision.

  • Ilford Gold Fibre Gloss 310 gsm

This paper is ideal if you’re looking at framing this image behind a glass or printing in black and white, it has the feel of traditional darkroom paper, with a gentle warm tone and offers an exceptional wide range for colour, detail and tonality. If you’re after a traditional photo paper with a semi gloss finish, this is the one.

Fibre Gloss

  • Bauhaus Metallic High White 240 gsm 

This paper is perfect if you’re choosing one of our acrylic framing options due to its high white pearlescent metallic effect. This microporous, resin coated photo paper with a high gloss features a unique metallic surface that provides extreme sharpness and depth and will make this image stand out at any location.

Bauhaus Metallic

  • Hemp Fibre 60% – Cotton 40% – White 290 gsm

This paper belongs to our natural line using one of the oldest and most diverse natural fibres in the world. The lightly textured surface gives the paper a pleasant, silky feel and thanks to the bright white colour of the hemp fibres, no optical brighteners are required. Colours and details are brilliantly depicted, the depth of the black truly stands out and contrasts are reproduced with stunning effect. Hemp was an essential part of paper production for centuries, and due to its extremely robust fibres, it has often been used for long-lasting historical documents, such as the Gutenberg Bible and the US Declaration of Independence. It’s a great choice if you want to frame this behind a glass since it avoids adding further reflections. If you know Vanessa, she’s passionate about sustainability and re-using, so we’re very happy that we can incorporate such an option for our customers.

Hemp Cotton


Items are available for pick up in-store at Bondi NSW, 2026; we ship our prints within Australia and internationally. Please contact us for a shipping quote.

If you wish to have a framed print shipped please contact us first; we recommend to have them locally framed but can arrange special shipping.

Additional information

Size

9×12" (23x30cm), 12×16" (30x41cm), 15×20" (38x51cm), 18×24" (46x61cm), 21×28" (53x71cm), 24×32" (61x81cm), 27×36" (69x92cm)

Material

Ilford Gold Fibre Gloss 310gsm, Bauhaus Metallic high white 240 gsm, Hemp 290 gsm, 60% hemp fibre, 40% cotton, white