Sunny With A Chance of Turtles
Location: Kauai, Hawaii
Limited Edition Of 75
Sunny With A Chance Of Turtles
I lived in Hawaii for a portion of my life, spending months diving every day, dreaming of capturing the ultimate turtle image. I have several thousand photos of turtles, but this image is a culmination of all of my dives and experiences merged together for one I won’t forget any time soon.
The best way to spend time with these prehistoric animals is through freediving. It’s a very natural experience. I spent time with this turtle before actually diving down with him. Getting acquainted, letting him know I wasn’t a predator. When I finally dove down, he seemed to be more interested in eating the algae off the rocks. Now this is a cooperative subject! Finally on one of the dives, he made his way from one rock shelf to another. This was the moment I had waited for, the sun was perfectly aligned. I headed in his direction, pushed the shutter trigger on the housing and hoped for the best. While returning to the surface I was able to quickly review the image. Sure enough, after many dives, this was it!
Fun fact: The age of a green sea turtle is roughly determined by shell width and tail length. This male, however, has a fairly rare characteristic only found in turtles around 100 years old. He has purple markings where the fin connects to his body. Similar to our hair turning grey. Once I figured this out I reviewed my entire catalog of turtles. To date, I’ve only seen this 4 times in a decade of diving.
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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 Sunny With A Chance Of Turtles. 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.
More questions?
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