'“A photograph isn’t real until you can touch it.” This is a quote by...umm... me

This picture is important to me for a number of reasons.

Firstly, it was difficult to get to the place where the waves washed through without washing me away (and still make an interesting picture). Secondly, choosing a composition when using a very wide lens pointed down is always fiddly. Even more so when trying to show detail in the distance. Being off by a few millimetres can completely ruin a picture. So technically and physically I am pleased with my efforts.

More importantly, for me, the significance of this image lies in how ‘wet’ it looks when printed on a thick, cotton rag paper. I’m proud to say that, at least on this occasion, I did my job well. And I chose the best equipment and techniques to match my creativity, skill and experience.

Bumping up the contrast and saturation is great to boost the love on Instagram or 500px. And printing images on metallic paper and mounting behind high gloss acrylic also adds a lot of bling.

To me, though, printing on real paper is when an art lover can properly hold the pixels. It is the next best thing since capturing on film and printing directly from a negative. And not so easy to thumb swipe away.

Cathedral Rock, Kiama, East Coast Australia. #3055

You can buy an unframed print for your preferred framer or let Paul organise the framing.

To purchase a framed print, add your preferred print size to the cart below, and then select a frame to match your print size here.

Framed prints are for Australian delivery only.

We offer Small Edition Prints made on 310gsm museum-quality Ilford Prestige Galarie Smooth Cotton Rag stock.

Editions are limited to 1, 2 or 5 per size and no more than 20 prints per image.

Purchase includes a signed Certificate of Authenticity and free Australia-wide shipping.

We also offer Australian-made, handcrafted gallery-style frames made from FSC-certified Tasmanian Oak, available in black, white, or timber finish, with museum-grade plexiglass.

Any room mock-up views are shown for guidance, and we recommend contacting Paul for accurate sizing information.