Bring stunning photography into your space with this high-quality 12" x 8" Ruddy Turnstone art print, designed for exceptional detail and longevity.
Printed on lustre photographic paper, it features a semi-matt finish with a subtle, speckled sheen that minimizes glare - ideal for bright rooms or spaces with direct lighting.
Includes a 1/4-inch white border for a refined, ready-to-frame presentation.
The ruddy turnstone (Arenaria interpres) is a stocky, short-legged shorebird renowned for its distinctive habit of flipping over stones, shells, and seaweed with its sturdy, slightly upturned bill to uncover hidden prey. A highly migratory species, it breeds on the high Arctic tundra of northern Eurasia and North America before travelling vast distances to winter on coastlines across six continents, from rocky shores to sandy beaches.
This serene photograph captures a ruddy turnstone in non-breeding plumage perched alertly on a rugged coastal rock, its mottled brown-and-white feathers providing perfect camouflage against the textured stone. The bird's short orange legs grip the surface firmly, while its dark, slightly upturned bill points forward, and its sharp eye surveys the surroundings with quiet vigilance.
A softly blurred background of turquoise ocean waves and sparkling bokeh highlights creates a dreamy coastal atmosphere, emphasising the bird's compact form and natural habitat.
Warm natural light accentuates the intricate feather patterns and subtle sheen, resulting in a peaceful yet detailed portrait that showcases the turnstone's understated coastal elegance.
Original photography by Carol Herbert - available only at Real World Art.
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Bring stunning photography into your space with this high-quality art print, designed for exceptional detail and longevity. Choose from three premium paper finishes to suit your lighting and display needs:
Each ruddy turnstone art print includes a 1/4-inch white border by default, providing a refined, ready-to-frame presentation. Need a custom border size? I offer tailored options upon request to match your specific framing or display preferences.
| Available Sizes | A4, 12" x 8", 18" x 12", 24" x 16" |
| Paper Finishes | 230 μm Fujifilm Crystal Archive DPII Lustre 240 μm Fujifilm Crystal Archive DPII Gloss 308gsm Hahnemuhle Photo Rag |
| Printing Method | Digital Laser / 12 colour UltraChrome Pro inkset |
| Care Instructions | Handle with Clean, Dry Hands - Oils and dirt from your fingers can damage the surface. Cleaning: Lustre: Dust Gently with a Soft Cloth - A clean, dry microfibre cloth can remove dust without scratching the surface. |
| Eco Credentials | Printed on demand to prevent wastage. |
Ruddy Turnstone sandpiper wall art prints are printed to order and usually shipped within 1-2 business days. Please allow a further 2-3 days from the despatch date to receive your item (not including weekends or bank holidays).
Prices shown are inclusive of delivery to Mainland UK. Shipping to other available areas calculated at checkout.
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Brilliant customer service from the start with an easy website to navigate. Unfortunately when my order arrived the print was damaged, contacted Carol who sent another out for me straight away and kept me updated along the way. Absolutely fantastic service. Thank you
Wonderful card that was delivered quickly and exceptional service. Will definitely buy more in the future.
Brilliant experience and service, we have the Highland Cow framed print, my other half being a lover of cattle and cows and it looks incredible on our picture wall 🐂 Thanks Again!!
The absolute perfect image, promptly dispatched, swiftly received. Highly delighted customer. Thank you very much indeed Carol.
Today I had the pleasure of picking up a framed and mounted print of 'Dandelion Clock' its absolutely stunning. The clarity is just crazy!! Now to decide where to put it!! Really beautiful work.
Loved this image of our wedding day and was appropriate for our anniversary too...
