THE PENGUIN SLIDE
Outdoor Photography Magazine - Winter Wildlife - Runner Up
The Penguin Slide is my favourite image that I took while I was away in Antarctica. I had been walking across the characteristic frozen landscapes of this snow-packed area of the world and looking out for details amongst the white backdrop to capture. I saw this penguin making its way across the snow and immediately angled my camera towards it. As it stood at the top of a hill, I steadied my lens, hoping it would start sliding down on its front, which it did. Fortunately, I was nice and prepared for the shot and was able to photograph this endearing moment – a reflection of the vibrant, resilient life that thrives amongst the harsh, hostile environment of Antarctica.
So that I was ready to react swifty, I kept a very quick shutter speed whilst I was traversing the ice. This was to accommodate the speed at which wildlife moves, and also, being on a telephoto lens, to ensure that everything was as pin-sharp as it could be. Thanks to the combination of the zoom and the quick shutter speed, you can see the small flicks of snow coming off the back of the penguin, adding to the sense of movement. An additional benefit of the zoom, I was also able to bring the background of the mountains more into shot. Not only does this create a striking backdrop, but also cements the sense of place and nods to the type of extreme environment the penguin inhabits.
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Certificate of Authenticity
The Penguin Slide 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.