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Black Swan

Black Swan

Tasmania, Australia

A native Australian bird, the black swan can be found in very specific ponds: requiring a runway of at least 40m to take off, it chooses to reside in larger bodies of water. Watching it take to the skies reveals another surprising fact: the undersides of its wings are in fact white.

For Millenia, Europeans firmly believed swans could only be white - until the Dutch found Australia and its native black swan population. It was a remarkable instance of proving the dangers of declaring something impossible or inducing based on repeated observations.

If you are interested in learning more about what these birds can teach us, the book 'The Black Swan' dives deep into the overconfidence a long run of confirming evidence may produce - and how unexpected events shape us much more than regular happenings.

Who could have known that a simple (or not so simple) black bird can teach us so much about life? 
$55.00

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Image Specifications

The print you will receive is true to the full-size first product photograph. On the second product image the wall art has been set in scene for inspiration, which may have slightly distorted the image.
Product Specifications

Print
Matte Paper 235gsm

Additional Border (if selected)
A1 - 6cm / A2 - 4cm / A3 - 3cm / A4 - 2cm

Frame (if selected)
crafted from high quality sustainable Australian timber - 4cm depth / 2cm face reveal

Overall Product Size
Print (no border): stated in brackets during selection - true to A1-A4 dimensions
Print (with border):stated in brackets during selection - borders are added to the selected image size, increasing the overall print size by 2x border in each direction
Frame: adds 2cm in each direction to print size - with or without border
Manufacturing

We collaborate with local print & frame shops to support their business, minimize shipping distances and maximise sustainability.
Our frames are made from high-quality Australian timber.
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Production
Products are individually handled and crafted to order. They will be shipped within 7-14 business days of receiving the order.

Shipping
Free Australia-wide shipping within 7 business days, with metro areas typically experiencing faster delivery than non-metro areas.
Return policy

We hope you enjoy displaying your art as much as we did making it. If this isn't the case, please get in touch so we can do our best to find a solution.

Please note:

As all personalised prints are crafted to order, they cannot be returned. Please ensure you have made the correct measurements and calculations in preparation for decorating your space. If you are unsure or have any further questions, please reach out to info@scenic-science.com before you place your order.

In the case of damage incurred during shipping, please contact us immediately. A description and pictures of the damage will help assess the situation and let us resolve the issue.
Subject Sources & Reading

Black Swan | Australian Museum - https://australian.museum/learn/animals/birds/black-swan/ (27 July 2026)
Black swan: the impossible bird | Australian Geographic - https://www.australiangeographic.com.au/nature-wildlife/2016/07/black-swan-the-impossible-bird/ (27 July 2026)
Scientific Method | Britannica -https://www.britannica.com/science/scientific-method (27 July 2026)
A hypothesis can’t be right unless it can be proven wrong | St. Jude Research - https://www.stjude.org/research/progress/2018/hypothesis-must-be-falsifiable.html (27 July 2026)

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