Fossheim Photography
Common Murre portrait, Hornøya
Common Murre portrait, Hornøya
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Bridled common murre (Uria aalge) portrait, photographed during a sunny June day at Hornøya by Vardø (Finnmark, Norway).
About the bridled common murre
Common murres come in two variants: Either their had is completely black (this is the most common), or with a white ring around the eyes. These are the same species, uria aalge, but they do have a few minor differences.
Bridled common murres are more common in the north compared to the south. In some murre colonies in Portugal there are no bridled variants at all, while at Bjørnøya closer to Svalbard around half of them wear glasses. Bridled common murres are better adapted to the cold, and researchers have found that mortality amongst them is higher when winters are warner.
Whether the parents are both bridled, both non-bridled, or mixed seems to play a role in the size of the chicks. This could indicate a difference in behavior or feeding tactic between both variations.
Sizing
Sizing
Printed on Fuji Matte photographic paper. Available in three different sizes:
- 20cm x 30cm, 7.9" x 11.8"
- 30cm x 45cm, 11.8" x 17.7"
- 40cm x 60cm, 15.8" x 23.6"
Shipping Info
Shipping Info
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The prints are packaged and shipped in secure packaging, using sustainable materials, and each print comes with a certificate of authenticity.
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About the paper
About the paper
The photo is printed on high-quality Fuji Matte Photographic Paper.
Fuji Crystal archive paper with a semi-matt finish. The paper is coated with a slightly stippled texture giving a very natural photographic finish with subtle colour. Great versatile paper, very natural and works well with all photographic images. Maintains colours in a very natural way, giving a detailed, 3-dimensional beautiful photographic reproduction.
- Weight (gsm): 231
- Finish: Slight Sheen / Satin
- Paper tone: Bright White
- Texture: Smooth




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