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Upstream Metal Print
by Gayle Swigart
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Upstream metal print by Gayle Swigart. Bring your artwork to life with the stylish lines and added depth of a metal print. Your image gets printed directly onto a sheet of 1/16" thick aluminum. The aluminum sheet is offset from the wall by a 3/4" thick wooden frame which is attached to the back. The high gloss of the aluminum sheet complements the rich colors of any image to produce stunning results.
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Chum salmon make their way upstream to spawn in McLane Creek near Olympia, Washington.... more
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Artist's Description
Chum salmon make their way upstream to spawn in McLane Creek near Olympia, Washington.
Second only to Chinook salmon in adult size, chum salmon individuals have been reported up to 3.6 feet (1.1 m) and 45 pounds (20 kg). However, average weight is around 8 to 15 pounds (3.6 to 6.8 kg).
Chum salmon are best known for the enormous canine-like fangs and striking body color of spawning males (a calico pattern, with the front two-thirds of the flank marked by a bold, jagged, reddish line and the posterior third by a jagged black line). Females are less flamboyantly colored and lack the extreme dentition of the males. Ocean stage chum salmon are metallic greenish-blue along the back with black speckles. They closely resemble both sockeye and coho salmon at this stage. As chum salmon enter fresh water, their color and appearance changes dramatically. Both sexes develop a "tiger stripe" pattern of bold red and black stripes.
In order to mate, chum salmon adults migra...
About Gayle Swigart
Welcome to my photography website and thank you for visiting! For ordering options--including canvas, acrylic, metal, and framed prints, as well as posters (standard prints) and greeting cards--just click on an image. I will continually add new images so please check back often... “Those who dwell among the beauties and mysteries of the Earth are never alone or weary of life.” -Rachel Carson- **The Fine Art America watermark will not appear on any purchased artwork.**
$71.00
Cyril Maza
Nice capture!
Gayle Swigart replied:
Thank you, Cyril!
Sandi OReilly
Nice capture, voted.
Gayle Swigart replied:
Thank you, Sandi!
Sally Nevin
Cool shot! v :)
Gayle Swigart replied:
Thank you, Sally! :)
Karen Lawrence
Great shot. v
Gayle Swigart replied:
Thank you, Karen!
Deborah Benoit
Cool shot! voted
Gayle Swigart replied:
Thank you, Deborah! :)
Kaye Menner
Gayle, this is wonderful. Congratulations on your recent sale (and thank you for your congrats on my sale today).
Gayle Swigart replied:
Thank you, Kaye! :)
Marcia Weller-Wenbert
Congratulations on your sale.
Gayle Swigart replied:
Thank you, Marcia! :)
Gayle Swigart
Thank you so very much to the buyer in Brewster, WA!
Ramona Matei
Congrats on your sale!
Gayle Swigart replied:
Thank you, Ramona! :)
Gayle Swigart
Thank you, Steve! :)
Gayle Swigart
Thanks, Gerald! :)
Gerald Strine
Cool shot.
Gayle Swigart
Thank you so much, Mariola!
Mariola Bitner
Stunning artwork Gayle! I love this capture! Looks almost abstract! V/F
Bob Orsillo
Excellent interesting photography! V/F
Gayle Swigart replied:
Thank you, Bob! I appreciate that so much! :)