LITTLE FISTRAL CLAWING SEA
For this image, I went to the subsection of Newquay’s Fistral Beach called Little Fistral, an independent patch of beach that sits slightly apart from the main stretch. Carpeted in a jumble of pebbles and boulders, its foreshore is often more rock than sand, but it was these natural features that drew my attention one summer evening. I wanted something more dynamic than just flat sand, and the higgledy-piggledy scattering of rocks allowed me to capitalise on its perfectly imperfect aesthetics. Combined with the incoming tide, it bristled with energy and was a natural choice for my evening’s photography.
Having looked around for a while, I navigated the rocky pathways to try and find the best position which would allow me to frame both the foreground and coastline beyond. I found a safe spot where I could capture the water swirling around the rocks beneath my feet, as well as the sea – all without getting hit by any unexpected waves. Following the sun’s arc towards the horizon, I began photographing the sweeping sea as it seemingly clawed and clutched at the rocks below. As the sun dipped, it served to further illuminate the wet rocks whilst also giving definition – creating this equally energetic and dramatic scene of colliding elements.
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Certificate of Authenticity
Little Fistral Clawing Sea 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.