PORTHGWIDDEN DAWN
The smallest and most sheltered of St Ives’ beaches, Porthgwidden is a little corner of magic on the west coast of Cornwall. Close to my home, it’s somewhere that I’ve been to on countless occasions to walk and take photographs. Having spent so much of my time on its shores and surrounding coastline, I’m well-versed in its moments and moods and understand the way the light hits the land here. That said, there’s still always something new to see and different perspectives to enjoy, for the photography print Porthgwidden Dawn, the sea and sky were once again working their magic.
Drawn outside with the dawn, I set out early one morning to capture the sunrise at Porthgwidden which was already brushing the sky in strong red hues. It wasn’t until after the sunrise, though, that the elements started working together to create something really special. With the sun presiding over the horizon, the light extended across the beach and lit up the shore and headland with a beautiful golden glow. At the same time, the sea, which was especially active, had created a sandy shelf on the beach which I hadn’t seen before. It was a truly enjoyable experience trying to capture the action of the breaking waves and the energy of the sea, all the while the remnants of the sunrise flecked the sky and added a richness and depth of colour. For me, the Porthgwidden Dawn photography print is all about action and the ephemeral moods of the coast.
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Certificate of Authenticity
Porthgwidden Dawn 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.