Kelp - Black and White
Blacksmiths Beach, Lake Macquarie, Australia
‘On the walk along the shoreline, I noticed clumps of kelp had been washed in with the tide.
I am attracted by the timeless and ever-changing place where the sea washes across the edge of land. On this occasion, the kelp offered another element - an offering from the sea.
At first, I opened the shutter for about 5 minutes but found the incoming tide was advancing too fast and kept washing the kelp out of the frame.
I reduced the time to around 2 minutes and chose the clumps furtherest from the incoming waves - but still in danger of being moved by the sea because I wanted to show the blur of the water.
It took a few attempts, but eventually, I made three pictures where the waves came close enough to wash over the sand in the background but not so close as to move the subject during the exposure.
The movement you can see on the edges of the kelp is due to the strong nor'easter blowing that afternoon - one more player in the complexity and beauty of the shoreline.’
#1696
Every picture I have made encapsulates the essence of my story. Whether it is intricate details, obscure abstracts, or expansive vistas, each piece is unique. The artistry in my archival, museum-quality prints is crafted to evoke emotion and capture moments in time.
This Limited Edition is available in three sizes, with a maximum of five prints plus up to two Artist Proofs.
Blacksmiths Beach, Lake Macquarie, Australia
‘On the walk along the shoreline, I noticed clumps of kelp had been washed in with the tide.
I am attracted by the timeless and ever-changing place where the sea washes across the edge of land. On this occasion, the kelp offered another element - an offering from the sea.
At first, I opened the shutter for about 5 minutes but found the incoming tide was advancing too fast and kept washing the kelp out of the frame.
I reduced the time to around 2 minutes and chose the clumps furtherest from the incoming waves - but still in danger of being moved by the sea because I wanted to show the blur of the water.
It took a few attempts, but eventually, I made three pictures where the waves came close enough to wash over the sand in the background but not so close as to move the subject during the exposure.
The movement you can see on the edges of the kelp is due to the strong nor'easter blowing that afternoon - one more player in the complexity and beauty of the shoreline.’
#1696
Every picture I have made encapsulates the essence of my story. Whether it is intricate details, obscure abstracts, or expansive vistas, each piece is unique. The artistry in my archival, museum-quality prints is crafted to evoke emotion and capture moments in time.
This Limited Edition is available in three sizes, with a maximum of five prints plus up to two Artist Proofs.
Blacksmiths Beach, Lake Macquarie, Australia
‘On the walk along the shoreline, I noticed clumps of kelp had been washed in with the tide.
I am attracted by the timeless and ever-changing place where the sea washes across the edge of land. On this occasion, the kelp offered another element - an offering from the sea.
At first, I opened the shutter for about 5 minutes but found the incoming tide was advancing too fast and kept washing the kelp out of the frame.
I reduced the time to around 2 minutes and chose the clumps furtherest from the incoming waves - but still in danger of being moved by the sea because I wanted to show the blur of the water.
It took a few attempts, but eventually, I made three pictures where the waves came close enough to wash over the sand in the background but not so close as to move the subject during the exposure.
The movement you can see on the edges of the kelp is due to the strong nor'easter blowing that afternoon - one more player in the complexity and beauty of the shoreline.’
#1696
Every picture I have made encapsulates the essence of my story. Whether it is intricate details, obscure abstracts, or expansive vistas, each piece is unique. The artistry in my archival, museum-quality prints is crafted to evoke emotion and capture moments in time.
This Limited Edition is available in three sizes, with a maximum of five prints plus up to two Artist Proofs.
‘I make photographs to hang on walls and be appreciated for lifetimes. The soft texture of these bright white papers is integral to how I want you to see and ‘feel’ my work.’
Foley Fine Art Prints are supplied with a signed Certificate of Authenticity. They are expertly crafted to ensure archival quality on Ilford Prestige Galerie Smooth Cotton Rag or Hahnemühle Photo Rag heavyweight paper. The paper size allows for a 20mm white border, but as I treat each scene individually, different pictures may have bespoke crop or form factors.
Australia-wide delivery is free via trackable courier, fully insured for damages. Please allow 14-21 days for production and delivery.
For Australian-based clients, framing options include dry-mounting your giclée print to an acid-free 5mm foam board with an archival adhesive film. This is then placed in a hand-crafted shadowbox frame made from FSC-certified Australian timber, protected by durable 3mm museum-grade plexiglass. The frame is finished with framer’s tape and stainless steel hanging wire.
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