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Maldivian Fruitbat Canvas Print
by Neil R Finlay
Product Details
Maldivian Fruitbat canvas print by Neil R Finlay. Bring your artwork to life with the texture and depth of a stretched canvas print. Your image gets printed onto one of our premium canvases and then stretched on a wooden frame of 1.5" x 1.5" stretcher bars (gallery wrap) or 5/8" x 5/8" stretcher bars (museum wrap). Your canvas print will be delivered to you "ready to hang" with pre-attached hanging wire, mounting hooks, and nails.
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Maldivian Fruitbat.
What a magnificent bat but it belies its name. These bats feast mostly on nectar and pollen, not fruit as its name might... more
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Artist's Description
Maldivian Fruitbat.
What a magnificent bat but it belies its name. These bats feast mostly on nectar and pollen, not fruit as its name might suggest. Because of its diet, it has an enormous tongue that wonβt even fit in its mouth - it is recoiled back down around its ribs!
The name Fruitbat may have been due to its appearance when resting in trees, looking like fruit hanging instead.
These animals are considered to be mega bats as their wingspan is around 1.5 metres. Having witnessed these marvellous creatures first hand, I can honestly say that they seemed bigger to me.
They play an important part in pollination around the atolls and in seed dispersal, sometimes flying amazing distances to feed. They are considered to be endangered due to culls by farmers who believe them to be pests.
Photographed in The Maldives.
About Neil R Finlay
Hi and thanks for your interest! Iβm Neil and I started Blue Lens Photography UK, photography by Neil R Finlay, back in 2016 when I had been suffering from PTSD, Anxiety and Depression. After being unable to continue in my employment, I picked up a camera again and returned to my first love of Natural History. It wasnβt long before I was afforded the opportunity to become a Volunteer Photographer with the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (in Northern Ireland) at its Castle Espie centre. I only volunteer a short time each week, but itβs important for me to feel that Iβm giving something back and for a charitable cause close to my heart. Apart from photographing nature, I also enjoy most aspects of photography and thereβs still a...
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Marilyn DeBlock
Sweet capture!
Neil R Finlay replied:
Thank you very much Marilyn! ππ»πΈ Neil
Gary F Richards
Congratulations on your Top Finish in the contest⦠SCIENCE WITHOUT BORDERS WORKSHOP! F/L
Neil R Finlay replied:
Thank you very much Gary! ππ»πΈ Neil
Alex Lapidus
What a wonderful shot, great to see it again -- voted for this guy in the Science without Borders contest!
Neil R Finlay replied:
Thank you very much Alex! ππ»πΈ Neil
Viktor Birkus
Excellent work! l/f/voted
Neil R Finlay replied:
Thank you very much Viktor! ππ»πΈ Neil
Gary F Richards
Spectacular Maldivian Fruitbat composition, lighting, shading, excellent colors and artwork! F/L voted
Neil R Finlay replied:
Thank you very much Gary! ππ»πΈ Neil
Antonis Meintanis
Great capture !!! π πππ
Neil R Finlay replied:
Thank you very much Antonis! ππ»πΈ Neil
Sherilyn Harper
Awesome fruit bat Neil
Neil R Finlay replied:
Thank you very much Sherilyn! ππ»πΈ Neil
Wayne Moran
oh wow so darn crazy cute.
Neil R Finlay replied:
Thank you very much Wayne! ππ»πΈ Neil
Holly April Harris
This is awesome!! I love bats! Wonderful shot! I am very pleased to feature your lovely photo in βSerenity Inspiring Photography!β Please add it to the β2023 Second Quarter FEATURED IMAGES Galleryβ thread in the discussions area to record and exhibit your image amongst the best in the group. Thank you! 6/5/23
Neil R Finlay replied:
Thank you very much Holly! ππ»πΈ Neil
Gary F Richards
Outstanding Maldivian Fruitbat composition, lighting, shading, color and artwork! Congratulations on your well deserved Special Feature of the Week! F/L
Neil R Finlay replied:
Thank you very much Gary! ππ»πΈ Neil
Pavel Lukashin
Amazing shot, well done!
Neil R Finlay replied:
Thank you very much Pavel! ππ»πΈ Neil
LOVE NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY LLC
Great capture!
Neil R Finlay replied:
Thank you very much! ππ»πΈ Neil
Nicklas Gustafsson
Wow, stunning capture!
Neil R Finlay replied:
Thank you very much Nicklas! ππ»πΈ Neil
Mike Nahorniak
Great one Neil! F/V/Tweet!
Neil R Finlay replied:
Thank you very much Mike! ππ»πΈ Neil
Wondering Eye
Nice shot... and factoid, so actually a flower bat not a fruit bat. f/l.
Neil R Finlay replied:
Thank you very much Wondering Eye! ππ»πΈ Neil
Lois Bryan
Oh wow, Neil .. this is such an awesome capture!!!! Adorable!!!! Love it!!! f t
Neil R Finlay replied:
Thank you very much Lois! ππ»πΈ Neil
Constance Lowery
I'm in love with this little cutie. L/F
Neil R Finlay replied:
Thank you very much Constance! ππ»πΈ Neil
Katie Dobies
Congratulations, Neil, your work was chosen for the Home Page of UNLIMITED ISLANDS. Feel free to visit and archive in the comments for even more views.
Neil R Finlay replied:
Thank you very much Katie! ππ»πΈ Neil
Dr Debra Stewart's Gallery
Congratulations, your wonderful image has been featured in the A Gorgeous Green - Nature and Photography Only Art Group - thanks for sharing it with us! Please feel free to add it to the 2022 Feature Archive in the Discussion section (using the "embed" link on your image page)
Neil R Finlay replied:
Thank you very much Debra! ππ»πΈ Neil
Katie Dobies
Congratulations on your home page feature in UNLIMITED NATURE! Stop by and archive it in the discussions and submit it to more of the UNLIMITED groups! This photo of an upside down bat made me smile!
Neil R Finlay replied:
Thank you very much Katie! ππ»πΈ Neil
Constance Lowery
oh, I love this picture. L/F
Neil R Finlay replied:
Thank you very much Constance! ππ»πΈ Neil
Gary F Richards
Spectacular bat composition, lighting, shading, beautiful colors and artwork! F/L voted
Neil R Finlay replied:
Thank you very much Gary! ππ»πΈ Neil
Gary F Richards
Spectacular bat composition, brilliant lighting, shading, excellent colors and artwork! F/L voted
Neil R Finlay replied:
Thank you very much Gary! ππ»πΈ Neil
Beverly M Collins
Wonderful unique photo. Congrats on capturing this one.
Neil R Finlay replied:
Thank you very much Beverly! ππ»πΈ Neil