FIRA SANTORINI
On the island’s western coast, Fira, the clifftop capital of Santorini, is renowned for its stunning location and Aegean vistas. Perched high above the sea, the city is a beautiful tangle of whitewashed buildings and staggered facades etched into the cliffs. Overlooked by the looming bulk of the island’s highest mountain, Profitis Ilias and with sweeping caldera views, it’s a beautiful spot to explore. Taken in the northern part of the city, this particular photo of Fira showcases sweeping southward views. Shot from a high vantage point, it encompasses many of the city’s most famous features, including its pearly white cathedral and steps leading down to the Old Port of Fira.
At well over 1,000 feet above sea level, Fira enjoys superb views over the sea - covering an ancient, submerged volcano. Adding a striking contrast to the picture-postcard houses and terraces of the city, the sharp contours and steep faces of the cliffs offer a real sense of drama. In the distance, faint pathways can be seen at the bottom of the cliffs, while on the sea, a perceptibly small vessel makes its way across the glittering water, emphasising the scale. In true Greek style, the blue sky beautifully contrasts with the neutral palette of the city, splashed with the occasional pop of colour. Meanwhile, the denser tones of the mountains and cliffs create a sense of untamed separation of the elements and earth from the city.
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Certificate of Authenticity
Fira Santorini is a fine art landscape photograph with a limited run of 100 prints.
A Certificate of Authenticity will be supplied with every print after it has passed the Tide & Land quality check, numbered and signed.
Tide & Land photography prints are not massed produced, but are hand made to order, guaranteeing the best quality with every print.
Further Information
+ PRINTING
Each of my images is printed using an Epson SureColor SC-P800 Printer. This printer is designed to produce high quality professional prints using UltraChrome HD ink that gives a true-to-life finish. Shadows are notably crisp against the vibrancy of the colour palettes across all size ranges of my photography.
+ PAPER
I print my images on Innova Resin Coated Photo Metallic Gloss paper which works extremely well on the Epson SureColor SC-P800 Printer. This 260gsm photo paper has a natural white base tone that contains metallic pigments in its microporous coating. Not only does it provide a high gloss finish, the pigments offer an extra dimension of subtle colour shifts under changing light conditions, and is suitable for colour and greyscale prints.
+ MOUNTBOARDS
I use white mountboards with my photographs. Bainbridge Alphamat Artcare Mounts provide art work with high quality protection from air and acid pollutants, as well as being 100% fade resistant and bleed proof.
+ FRAMING
I offer a range of glass-fronted frames in wood (Birch), and aluminium (Frosted Silver or Jet Black Polished). I have chosen these frames for their strength and quality, and because they perfectly complement the mountboards and balance my images.
+ OTHER MATERIALS
Besides these key components it is also worth noting that I use archival back boards to provide your print with further added protection, and when purchasing framed photography the mounts are secured using acid-free tape.
+ DELIVERY
Framed prints are made to order and will try and dispatch within 7 working days however this can be shorter or longer depending on workload. Ink need the time to properly set to the paper before being handled and this can take a few days.
All framed prints ship in a bespoke and secure packaging system via insured courier. I try to recycle cardboard ink within my packaging materials where I can to add to security to the shipment.