CHICHEN ITZA
Two hours west of Cancun, Mexico, is the ancient grounds of Chichén Itzá, now voted one of the seven wonders of the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This complex of geometric ruins shows the fusion of Maya and Toltec traditions up to the 13th century, and one of the most famous landmarks at the site is the step pyramid El Castillo, also known as the Temple of Kukulkan.
I arrived at Chichén Itzá early one morning shortly before sunrise during the rainy season, and for a short while had the place to myself to set up the shot. With the sun sitting low in the sky, there was a stark contrast between the light pressing against the pyramid and the depth of the shadows cast by the stones. As the sun rose so too did the temperature, burning through the low clouds and giving them a thin mist-like quality.
The unique weather conditions and brief solitude of the site enabled me to create a finely balanced shot of the pyramid rising from the ground into the sky. Despite the sunshine, I made the decision to edit in black and white for the added drama it gives to the shape and structure of the ruins. The print is enhanced using a Resin Coated Photo Metallic Gloss paper, which perfectly reproduces the crisp textures of the stone temple and the smooth softness of its surrounding environment.
This is a special and dynamic print of a culturally significant landmark and is particularly well suited to the Jet Black Polished frame.
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Two hours west of Cancun, Mexico, is the ancient grounds of Chichén Itzá, now voted one of the seven wonders of the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This complex of geometric ruins shows the fusion of Maya and Toltec traditions up to the 13th century, and one of the most famous landmarks at the site is the step pyramid El Castillo, also known as the Temple of Kukulkan.
I arrived at Chichén Itzá early one morning shortly before sunrise during the rainy season, and for a short while had the place to myself to set up the shot. With the sun sitting low in the sky, there was a stark contrast between the light pressing against the pyramid and the depth of the shadows cast by the stones. As the sun rose so too did the temperature, burning through the low clouds and giving them a thin mist-like quality.
The unique weather conditions and brief solitude of the site enabled me to create a finely balanced shot of the pyramid rising from the ground into the sky. Despite the sunshine, I made the decision to edit in black and white for the added drama it gives to the shape and structure of the ruins. The print is enhanced using a Resin Coated Photo Metallic Gloss paper, which perfectly reproduces the crisp textures of the stone temple and the smooth softness of its surrounding environment.
This is a special and dynamic print of a culturally significant landmark and is particularly well suited to the Jet Black Polished frame.
Certificate of Authenticity
Chichen Itza 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.