PORTREATH SWEEPING SEAS
On this day, I had visited Portreath with a view to photograph the whole bay and showcase the beautiful stretch of coastline that stretches out from either side of the village. However, due to the rough conditions playing havoc with the sea, I instead found myself drawn to the waves crashing against the village’s famous monkey hut on the end of the harbour wall. Captivated by the movement, I focused more on the monkey hut as a singular subject above the activity of the water to achieve these really dramatic photos, rather than taking wider, panoramic landscapes that didn’t quite manage to portray the power of the sea.
For this photo, I found that I was getting more success photographing the sea as it washed off the harbour wall, instead of the waves crashing against it. “Sweeping sea” really sums up this photo. Full of energy, the sea is surging across the harbour wall in seemingly all directions. Using a longer exposure time with a neutral density filter, I was able to smooth out some of the flow of the water and capture an artistic quality to the movement. With this image in particular, you can see the ripple of waves rushing away from the wall, as the next set tussles for momentum and clashes with the force of the receding water. I really love the pattern and the texture in this photograph, and that’s why I’ve included it in my portfolio.
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Certificate of Authenticity
Portreath Sweeping Seas 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.