About The Image
The name Buachaille Etive Mor translates to ‘The Great Herdsman of Etive’. Its main summit, Stob Dearg , 1,021 metres (3,351 ft), standing at its northern end is one of the best known and most instantly recogniseable mountains in the Scottish Highlands. The other three summits along the ridge are Stob na Doire, Stob Coire Altruim and Stob na Broige.
Popularly known to climbers simply as ‘The Buachaille’, the reigning peak of Stob Dearg rises as a huge pyramid at the head of Glen Etive above the vast flat expanse of Rannoch Moor. The steep, craggy face of Stob Dearg forms the classic aspect of the mountain when viewed from rock pools on the tumbling waters of the Rivers Etive or Coupall, and supports most of the direct and classic routes of ascent for climbers and scramblers.
Of particular significance in this collection of prints of Buachaille Etive Mor are many features of the mountains that are now legendary in mountaineering history, in particular Curved Ridge, Crowberry Ridge, Crowberry Gully, Ravens Gully, Crowberry Tower and the Rannoch Wall.
The numerous rock pools and waterfalls of the River Etive provide excellent foreground for an image of Stob Dearg, the highest of the five tops that make up the long ridge that penetrates deep into Glen Etive. Whilst most photographers head for a now popular viewpoint beneath the bridge in Glen Etive, I much prefer this location which offers an unparalleled view of the mountain’s great north face and better emphasises its elevation and dominance over the wide expanse of Rannoch Moor below.
This image was captured some forty minutes after another shot available in this collection, namely ‘Alpenglow on The Buachaille‘.
About The Print
All of my prints are made to order.
My prints are painstakingly crafted and printed from only my very best images; the vast majority of which were captured to strictly observed standards using high end professional cameras and lenses, in particular the Fuji GX617 panoramic camera, one of several Canon EOS full frame digital cameras or, more recently, the highly respected market leading Nikon D850 digital camera.
Quality is maintained by respecting the relationship between original image size and final print size; optimising the level of magnification between the two ensures that my prints always contain infinite and crisp subject detail.
I produce all my prints on premium quality inkjet media that enables the extensive colour gamut, best contrast and finest nuances required for impressive pictures.
All my prints are produced on the very latest Epson printers using Ultrachrome HDR pigment inks. These printers take inkjet (giclee) technology to an entirely new level with higher colour accuracy, greater subtlety and smoother gradations. Grass and foliage is much more vivid and natural whilst orange tones in sunrises and sunsets are more dazzling.
All prints have at least a 2" (5cm) white border on all sides of the image.
About The Frame Mouldings
All my frame mouldings are made of real wood from a sustainable source.
Barefaced finishes possess a natural grained pattern which will vary along the length and breadth of the moulding.
I do not use cheaper plastic composites. Availability of some materials can be limited, so not all mouldings are offered for sale at the same time.
All framed prints are also supplied with a bevelled mount embellished with a single'v' groove before being fitted into the selected frame.
Flat Mahogany
Colour : Mahogany
Profile : Flat
Finish : Stain
Face Width : 34mm
Face Depth : 15mm
Rebate : 10mm
Barefaced Oak
Colour : Barefaced Oak
Profile : Flat
Finish : Barefaced
Face Width : 34mm
Face Depth : 20mm
Rebate : 14mm
Ebony
Colour : Black
Profile : Bevelled
Finish : Paint (lustre)
Face Width : 35mm
Face Depth : 15mm
Rebate : 11mm
Pewter
Colour : Pewter / Black Edges
Profile : Flat
Finish : Scratched Foil
Face Width : 36mm
Face Depth : 14mm
Rebate : 13mm
White
Colour : White
Profile : Flat
Finish : Paint (lustre)
Face Width : 34mm
Face Depth : 15mm
Rebate : 10mm
Wenge
Colour : Dark Brown
Profile : Flat
Finish : Stained
Face Width : 29mm
Face Depth : 13mm
Rebate : 10mm
Graphite
Colour : Dark Grey / Black Edges
Profile : Cushion
Finish : Metallic Paint
Face Width : 38mm
Face Depth : 20mm
Rebate : 25mm
Shipping
I apply a simple shipping charge of £7.95 to each order for all UK destinations including the Scottish Highlands.
Print only orders are dispatched within 24-48 hours by Royal Mail First Class Post.
Framed prints are dispatched directly from our framers within 7-10 working days using a tracked service.
Customers are informed of despatched orders by email which includes a tracking reference.
Guarantee
All of my products come with a 30 day no-quibble money-back guarantee. Prints are manufactured individually for each customer and they are inspected before shipment to ensure that they are in perfect condition. If you are not satisfied with the merchantable quality of a product, or if it arrives in a damaged condition, then I will replace them or provide a full credit including postal charges upon safe receipt of the returned goods. Any damages must be advised within 5 working days of receipt of your order.
Please note that this guarantee relates to the merchantable quality of the products which are supplied in accordance with the Customer Protection (Distance Selling) Regulations 2000 as amended by the Consumer Contracts Regulations (2014). Customers should also be aware of the separate cancellation and returns policy which is included in the Terms and Conditions of Business
