About The Image
I am always watchful of changing weather patterns and a developing high pressure over Scandinavia will often provide an interesting sunset over Skye and the west coast of Scotland. There is no guarantee that this will always be the case as such a high pressure system can also produce flat grey cloud that barely moves throughout the period of the fine weather.
To determine which event will occur, there is no other alternative than to head out to the location and hope for the best. However, I am particularly attracted to this location near Kyle of Lochalsh not only because it provides an excellent view of the distant Red and Black Cuillin, but also because one can almost guarantee a composition incorporating a wide and dramatic skyscape.
Upon my arrival here on what was a cold and blustery November afternoon I was disappointed to discover that the entire scene was dominated by blanket cloud which stubbornly refused to move. This was probably due to the remnants of a cold front that had passed through the area of high pressure and had been reinvigorated by the difference in temperatures between the land and the sea. However, as luck would have it, my patience and determination were to be rewarded.
As the sun descended through the multiple layers of cloud, it created ever changing patterns of colour and light along the way. The clouds appeared to remain in the same location despite a freshening breeze being generated by the cooling air. The setting sun made tantalising appearances producing bursts of light and shade, and then in the final moments before it disappeared below the horizon it painted the entire scene with a resplendent burst of orange and gold providing me with a memorable image of sunset over the Cuillin mountains of the Isle of Skye.
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
