SALZBURG BLUE DAWN
One of the best things about the historic city of Salzburg is the way it transforms after dark, adopting an even more fairy-tale quality than its daytime veneer. This photo, taken in the early hours of the morning, shows the transitional period night and day, with the sleepy city bathed in the warmth of countless orange streetlights and windows blinking into life. Behind, the dark silhouettes of the mountains begin to emerge with the hint of dawn, while the clouds above still cling to an inky cloak. With the low blanket of valley mist hanging in the background, the image broods with drama, yet the city with its Baroque towers and golden glow still manages to exude a story-book charm.
For me, two elements particularly stand out in this capture amongst the city tangle: the famous 11th Century castle and 17th Century cathedral. Two iconic Austrian landmarks and the city’s most recognisable buildings, they really draw the eye with their own unique qualities and stunning architecture. The castle, Hohensalzburg Fortress, is especially dominating – set high above the rest of the city on its mountaintop perch. With roots dating all the way back to 1077, Hohensalzburg contains nearly 1,000 years of history within its walls and still retains a thoroughly regal presence overlooking the city today.
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Certificate of Authenticity
Salzburg Blue 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.