ICEBERG RIDGES
Whilst in Antarctica I spent a lot of time being chauffeured by the tour operators in Zodiacs, providing a different perspective of the landscapes around us. Allowing our group to get up close to interesting features like icebergs and ice shelves and allowing us to quietly observe wildlife, they took us beyond the wild fringes and into the Antarctic depths. Taking the opportunity to capitalise on this proximity, I kept my camera at the ready whenever we were on these boats, always looking out for features that drew my eye amongst the snowcapped landscapes. One day, we passed a particularly large iceberg cresting above the water and etched with icy striations that really caught my attention.
Icebergs melt from underneath, the part that is submerged under the surface of the water. Once it’s melted so much, this causes a shift in weight distribution, which in turn leads the iceberg to rotate. In this case, each shift was naturally documented in the lines and ridges on the side of the iceberg, forming a beautiful pattern. Hoping to convey part of its story, I zoomed in to focus on a specific section instead of showing the whole iceberg, emphasising the grooves that had been created over time. Adding to its beauty, the iceberg is an incredible shade of blue, caused by the interaction between light and air particles in the ice. For me, it really shows the symmetry between science and the artistry of Mother Nature.
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Certificate of Authenticity
Iceberg Ridges 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.
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+ 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.