ST MICHAEL’S MOUNT TWILIGHT WONDER
When the stars align, there are few places more magical for a night-time shoot than St Michael’s Mount. An exploration into astrophotography, this particular image was a product of an afterhours hunt to capture an altogether more ethereal side to Cornwall, combining the majesty of the vast night sky with the fairy-tale setting of the Mount. While few other opportunities had arisen throughout the year to capture a photograph such as this one, on this shoot all the elements combined to create a truly magical scene.
Just off centre in this image is, of course, the unmistakeable St Michael’s Mount. One of the county’s most iconic sites, it never fails to capture the heart and the imagination of all those who gaze upon it. Leading the eye and the way, the cobbled causeway that flows towards the Mount almost invites you into the frame and adds to the fairy-tale-esque quality of the scene. The star-studded night sky is brought to life with the hazy streak of the Milky Way, while to the right of the frame the lights of Penzance are almost swallowed up by the burning haze of dawn making its first appearance over the horizon.
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Certificate of Authenticity
St Michael’s Mount Twilight Wonder 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.