Maple Migration
Location: Portland, Oregon
Limited Edition Of 75
Maple Migration
I arrived at the Japanese Gardens in Portland, Oregon for my fourteenth consecutive day first thing in the morning. Having donated to the gardens, I had received a photographer's pass, which allowed me entrance into the gardens an hour prior to the general public. It had rained heavily throughout the night and had been quite windy. On this morning, almost all of the leaves with their beautiful colours like yellows, oranges and reds, were gone from nearly every tree as they had migrated to the ground below, hence the title Maple Migration.
Fairly close to the canopy tree were these black rocks. The true colour of these rocks was actually grey, but as they were still damp from the overnight rainfall, they had a black sheen that contrasted against the bright leaves that had fallen on the rocks. I did not place any of these leaves, this is a naturally occurring scene. I did however cheat a little as I centred the tripod over top of the yellow leaf so that it became the focal point of the scene. This is a fleeting image: the rain had just stopped, I was able to pull out my camera and take 10 to 15 compositions before the wind picked up scattering a clutter of leaves across the scene and the stones dried, becoming dull and lifeless. I find scenes like this a reminder to always seek out the beauty in nature, even when it is unexpected and fleeting.
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The Process Behind Fine Art Aluminum
White Aluminum: All of our pieces are made using a special printing process where ink is heat transferred directly onto a single sheet of white aluminum. We use this aluminum due to the luminescence of the metal surface and guarantee of lasting a century without any fading. The finished product has a brightness, colour vibrancy and clarity that cannot be rivalled with any other printing technique. Each piece also comes with a backing that gives the photo depth and allows it to float elegantly on your wall.
Finish: Each piece is finished with a unique Anti-Reflective coating developed specifically for fine art photography. The anti-reflective finish is perfect for a wide range of lighting situations while still producing a bright and vibrant image. The finish also includes a special UV coating to fully protect the piece from exposure to direct sunlight.
FAQ
How do you hang the aluminum pieces?
All of our pieces come ready to hang with wall bracket mounts or a wire connected to the frame on the back. More information on hanging can be found on our FAQ page.
What does ‘Limited Edition’ mean?
Limited Edition means there will only ever be 75 pieces (any size) produced of Maple Migration. As the piece sells, the price increases. Once the edition sells out, there will never be another reprint of this photograph.
Can I pick up locally at the gallery?
Absolutely! We always prefer to meet in person and show you how incredible the photos look on the fine art aluminum. You can order online and request a pickup from our Canmore gallery location.
Do you ship worldwide?
Yes, we ship all over the world. Shipping costs to USA and Canada are shown at checkout. If you are shipping elsewhere, please contact us for shipping information and details.
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