CUBA LIVING
Cuban Living is a brilliant example of how people reflect a culture, and give landscapes a sense of place.
During my time in Cuba, I learned how friendly and laidback the locals were. In the heat of the high sun they could often be found relaxing in the shade, watching the world go by, and this was exactly how I happened upon these two gentlemen in Trinidad.
My lack of Spanish ensured nothing about this image was staged. I spotted the two men sitting in a colourful alcove out of the sunshine, and was immediately charmed by their friendship and easy-going attitude. Not only was one of them smoking an authentic Cuban cigar, a cockerel happily perched on the other man’s hat, which brought a wonderful element of rustic comedy to the piece.
Having compensated them for their time and hospitality, I checked they were happy for me to take a shot, at which they both raised their thumbs in appreciation.
Cuban Living is one of my favourite images in my Cuban Photography gallery, and never fails to raise a smile.
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Certificate of Authenticity
Cuba Living 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.