BLUEBELLS CLEARING PENDARVES WOODS
Bluebells Clearing is a photograph that reflects the serene, ethereal beauty of a peaceful patch of woodland known locally as The Reens, not far from Pendarves Woods in central Cornwall. In the lead up to this photograph, I had been hoping to bolster my Cornish landscape collection with a quintessential springtime shot. To capture what I was looking for, I had a particular idea in mind for the location, as well as the right conditions to present these iconic seasonal flowers in all their glory. While out looking for prime bluebell locations in the area, I discovered that The Reens was home to an abundance of these delicate, violet and blue-hued flowers, far more than I had found in nearby Pendarves. I scouted the area for the perfect setting, and came across this enchanting clearing in the middle of the woods.
Serving to create the perfect composition, a fine mist hung over the woodland as I set up my camera. Exactly what I had been hoping for, the diffused light helped to soften the scene, blur the boundaries, and create a harmonious blend of colours and contrasts. Drawing the eye, a striking tree stump rested in the middle of the clearing. Creating space for the sea of bluebells, it provided a subtle focal point and added even more intrigue to the scene. The trees on the right framed the scene beautifully, while those on the left diverged in a way that drew attention and added elegant, natural asymmetry. The mist worked its magic, softening the entire image and bringing together all the elements – the vibrant bluebells, the stately trees, and the otherworldly atmosphere – for one of my favourite springtime stills.
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Certificate of Authenticity
Bluebells Clearing Pendarves Woods Reflection is a fine art landscape photograph with a limited run of 100 prints.
A Certificate of Authenticity will be supplied with every print after it has passed the Tide & Land quality check, numbered and signed.
Tide & Land photography prints are not massed produced, but are hand made to order, guaranteeing the best quality with every print.
Further Information
+ PRINTING
Each of my images is printed using an Epson SureColor SC-P800 Printer. This printer is designed to produce high quality professional prints using UltraChrome HD ink that gives a true-to-life finish. Shadows are notably crisp against the vibrancy of the colour palettes across all size ranges of my photography.
+ PAPER
I print my images on Innova Resin Coated Photo Metallic Gloss paper which works extremely well on the Epson SureColor SC-P800 Printer. This 260gsm photo paper has a natural white base tone that contains metallic pigments in its microporous coating. Not only does it provide a high gloss finish, the pigments offer an extra dimension of subtle colour shifts under changing light conditions, and is suitable for colour and greyscale prints.
+ MOUNTBOARDS
I use white mountboards with my photographs. Bainbridge Alphamat Artcare Mounts provide art work with high quality protection from air and acid pollutants, as well as being 100% fade resistant and bleed proof.
+ FRAMING
I offer a range of glass-fronted frames in wood (Birch), and aluminium (Frosted Silver or Jet Black Polished). I have chosen these frames for their strength and quality, and because they perfectly complement the mountboards and balance my images.
+ OTHER MATERIALS
Besides these key components it is also worth noting that I use archival back boards to provide your print with further added protection, and when purchasing framed photography the mounts are secured using acid-free tape.
+ DELIVERY
Framed prints are made to order and will try and dispatch within 7 working days however this can be shorter or longer depending on workload. Ink need the time to properly set to the paper before being handled and this can take a few days.
All framed prints ship in a bespoke and secure packaging system via insured courier. I try to recycle cardboard ink within my packaging materials where I can to add to security to the shipment.