Enjoy a premium, ready-to-display 12" x 8" Smiling Harbour Seal foam backed print with exceptional colour, sharpness, and durability.
Printed on lustre photographic paper, this multi-award-winning paper features a slight surface sheen and a bright white base, offering an excellent colour range while reducing glare and fingerprints.
Mounted onto black, 3mm Foamex, a lightweight yet rigid and moisture-resistant material, ensuring long-lasting durability. Perfect for displaying on an easel or with the supplied Velcro strips.
Printed edge to edge with no border for a clean, modern presentation.
Harbour seals, also known as common seals, are the smaller of the UK’s two seal species, though their name can be misleading - they’re not as common as you might think. In fact, current estimates give their numbers at 55,000 - a third of the number of grey seals around Britain’s shores.
These charming creatures spend much of their time lounging on beaches, rocks, and sandbanks, but they’re also strong swimmers, often seen gliding through coastal waters. Each harbour seal has a unique pattern of spots on its coat, making it possible to tell individuals apart.
In British folklore, they were believed to be selkies - mythical creatures that could transform into humans. Today, their curious and playful nature makes them a much-loved symbol of coastal wildlife.
This solitary harbour seal lies amongst seaweed and rocks, looking right at the camera with what seems like a contented smile on its face. Its sleek, spotted coat and relaxed posture make it hard not to be charmed by this adorable creature. Whether it’s just finished a swim or simply soaking up the peaceful surroundings, this harbour seal perfectly embodies the calm beauty of UK wildlife.
Enhance your space with this cheerful seal in a wall art print, or enjoy its smiling face every day on a mug or greeting card!
Enjoy a premium photographic print with three paper options, each designed to suit different lighting conditions and artistic preferences:
Each print is mounted onto black, 3mm Foamex - an ultra-durable, moisture-resistant PVC substrate that remains lightweight yet rigid. Perfect for displaying on an easel or mounting with the included Velcro strips, without the need for framing.
Supplied without a border unless otherwise specified.
Optional lamination is available in satin or gloss to match your selected paper, providing extra protection against moisture and handling. However, lamination is not recommended for Fine Art Matt paper, as it will obscure its authentic texture.
| Available Sizes | A4, 12" x 8", 18" x 12", 24" x 16" |
| Paper Finishes | 270gsm Fujifilm Crystal Archive DPII Lustre 270gsm Fujifilm Crystal Archive DPII Gloss 308gsm Hahnemühle Photo Rag |
| Substrate | 3mm PVC Foamex in black |
| Image Protection | Optional: Satin Matt or High Gloss to match your chosen paper. This is a thin film which is laminated on top of your print to give protection from scratches, fingerprints and UV rays. Lamination is not recommended for Hahnemühle papers as it will mask the papers authentic texture. |
| Hanging System | Velcro strips are included. This is a popular and simple solution for displaying light weight prints. |
| 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 | Hand-made on demand to prevent wastage. |
Smiling Harbour Seal Foam Backed prints are printed to order and usually shipped within 3-4 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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Very prompt service, good communication, arrived when promised, lovely item! Would definitely use in the future!
Brilliant! My print is beautiful. I initially ordered the wrong product due to my own error but Carol was so supportive and helpful I cannot recommend her/this company enough.
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!!
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
Loved this image of our wedding day and was appropriate for our anniversary too...
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.
