Common Murres at Hornøya

A group of common murres (uria aalge) on Hornøya, an important breeding ground for auks in Norway. Printed on high quality fuji matte photo paper.

Sizing

Printed on Fuji Matte photographic paper. Available in two sizes:
- 20cm x 30cm, 7.9" x 11.8"
- 30cm x 45cm, 11.8" x 17.7"

About the picture

Murres are very social auks, that breed as tight as 20 pairs (40 individuals) per square meter. Being so close together offers better protection to the eggs and chicks, since neighbors can assist in fighting off predators.

Being this tight to your neighbor is guaranteed to to cause some commotion, and we observed many murres both cozing up to their neighbors, and getting into friendly arguments with them.

I took this picture in June 2024, while spending an afternoon on the island during our visit to Vardø.

Printing and shipping

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About the 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. Our most popular choice.

Weight (gsm): 231
Finish: Slight Sheen / Satin
Paper tone: Bright White
Texture: Smooth