MULLION ASTRO
The word ‘humbling’ always comes to mind when gazing up at the Milky Way: a pearly streak of infinite stars too far away to be distinguished as single entities. Lending a greater sense of perspective, it’s always a truly magical sight to see. That said, combining the right light (preferably none) with the right location and the right weather window is not always an easy feat, especially if you’re also factoring in the play of the tides. Naturally, when I found myself at Mullion cove this summer with all the elements perfect aligning to capture the Milky Way, I seized the opportunity, resulting in this photography; Mullion Astro.
Taken from within the mouth of the harbour, this photograph juxtaposes the almost misty, opalescent film of the sea with the sharply focused night sky, flecked with innumerable stars. With the feathered white edges of the sea and the textures of the land, the image nods to the movement and vitality of our own environment, encompassed below this vast, star-studded canopy. The real focal point is of course the Milky Way, which almost shoots from the top of the sea stack framed between the harbour walls. This creates a beautiful central line of sight, both drawing the eye and lending a greater sense of scale. The stars shimmer and come to life with the high quality photographic paper, particularly when behind glass.
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Certificate of Authenticity
Mullion Astro 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.