Birdies - Black and White Sea Photography · Classic Frame

Calm water stretches to a perfectly straight horizon, a few soft clouds drift on the left, and right in the middle of this serene black and white seascape, two arms rise from the waves with both middle fingers held high. Birdies is a photograph that rewards a second glance: what first reads as a peaceful ocean view quickly becomes a bold, playful act of defiance. The fine grain, the silvery greys of the rippling surface and the wide negative space give the image a refined, gallery-worthy presence.

Created by photographer Troy Freyee, Birdies takes its name from the expression flipping the bird. The swimmer stays entirely hidden, leaving only the gesture and its reflection on the water, a clever composition that balances minimalism and humour. It is the kind of artwork that sparks conversation and reveals a confident, carefree personality on your walls.

Choose the finish that suits your space. The Classic Frame arrives ready to hang in a wooden frame, while the Vintage Frame adds a timeless oak look. The Museum Frame offers a Giclée print on museum-quality fine art paper for exceptional detail. Canvas brings a gallery-style feel, and Framed Canvas adds an elegant floating frame. Metal delivers a sleek, glossy, frameless finish, and Brushed Metal lets its metallic sheen glow through the pale sky and sea. The Poster is easy to frame or hang as you like. Bring this irreverent ocean icon home today.