Survivor
Location: Vancouver Island, B.C
Limited Edition Of 200
Survivor
While driving the backroads of Vancouver Island, I drove past a small gap in the trees and discovered a beautiful emerald green lake. What I saw next was straight out of a fairytale. I slammed on the brakes and came to a stop as a dust cloud filtered through the open car windows. Here is where I used a landscape photographer's most useful tool...the u-turn. Safely off the side of the road, my eyes confirmed this magical sight. A natural bonsai Douglas Fir not just growing, but thriving on top of an old weathered Douglas Fir stump. What a perfect metaphor for determination, persistence and strength. This tiny tree (just 18” tall) was showing the whole world that given impossible odds, life finds a way to survive. Life will always go on.
Survivor was captured using a long exposure technique. The camera is mounted on a tripod while keeping the lens open for 60 seconds. The longer the exposure, the more each ripple in the lake would fade to infinity, leaving a soft background and the perfect canvas for this metaphorical tree to teach life lessons. Over 3 days I accumulated 277 failed long exposure attempts, trying for zero movements in the branches, fine leaves and even the hidden spiderwebs. A tough task given the westside of Vancouver Island is one of Canada’s windiest regions. What you see here is the 278th attempt.
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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 200 pieces (any size) produced of Survivor. 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?
Check out our full FAQ page with more information about the pieces, installation, how to care for your piece and more.
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