The Swarm of Life Wall Print
The Swarm of Life Wall Print
Here's a summary of how to select your print. For detailed information, including frame sizes, delivery and frequently asked questions, please see our prints guide.
1. Choose the type – canvas, photographic paper or fine art paper.
2. Select the size – the options in the drop-down menu refer to the longest edge of the print before any frame is added (and includes the border). This table shows the dimensions for this print, including the actual image size.
| Longest edge (width) | Shortest edge (height) | Actual image size (width x height) |
| Canvas size (rolled or stretched) unframed | ||
| 40cm | 26.67cm | 40cm x 26.67cm |
| 60cm | 40cm | 60cm x 40cm |
| 80cm | 53.34cm | 80cm x 53.34cm |
| 100cm | 66.67cm | 100cm x 66.67cm |
| Paper size (photographic or fine art) unframed | ||
| 40cm | 29.34cm | 32cm x 21.34cm |
| 60cm | 44cm | 48cm x 32cm |
| 80cm | 58.67cm | 64cm x 42.67cm |
| 100cm | 73.34cm | 80cm x 53.34cm |
3. Pick a frame (or choose 'none'). Frame sizes vary – see the prints guide.
4. Add to basket and you're done!
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Description / The Swarm of Life Wall Print
The Swarm of Life © Shane Gross (2024). Wildlife Photographer of the Year is owned by the Natural History Museum, London.
Adult Grand Title Winner for Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2024,
Wetlands: The Bigger Picture, Winner
Shane snorkelled in the lake in Vancouver, Canada, for several hours, through carpets of lily pads. This prevented any disturbance of the fine layers of silt and algae covering the lake bottom, which would have reduced visibility.
Western toad tadpoles swim up from the safer depths of the lake, dodging predators and trying to reach the shallows, where they can feed. The tadpoles start becoming toads between four and 12 weeks after hatching. An estimated 99% will not survive to adulthood.