Procession

Newcastle Ocean Baths, Australia.

0630, November 29, 2024. #6516

Newcastle Ocean Baths has undergone a significant renovation over the last few years.

These concrete benches are a dominant poolside feature, designed for swimmers to sit or lie on. Being right on the Pacific Ocean's edge, they need to withstand the raging swells that sometimes pound the pool.

My eye was attracted to the processional formation as if the blocks had lined up, ready to battle the elements.

Creating my long exposures in a public space can be a frustrating process. This scene required the shutter to be open for four minutes, which is a long period to hope that no one will make use of the blocks in the manner they were intended. Not as a prop for some artist looking for a specific composition.

My luck was good this morning - I had just completed the exposure when swimmers, keen for their morning dip, dropped bags and towels on one of the blocks before diving into the chilly water.

Two hundred and forty uninterrupted seconds compressed into a single frame was a satisfying start to my 70th year.

Every picture I have made encapsulates the essence of my story. Each piece is unique, whether it is intricate details, obscure abstracts, or expansive vistas. The artistry in my archival, museum-quality prints is crafted to evoke emotion and capture moments in time.

This Limited Edition is available in three sizes, with a maximum of five prints plus up to two Artist Proofs.

The giclée prints are made on archival, museum-quality, cotton rag paper and can be supplied framed or rolled ready for your preferred framer.

Larger prints are sized to dominate a wall boldly. Different pictures may have bespoke crop or form factors as I treat each scene individually.

Foley Fine Art Prints are printed on either Ilford Prestige Galarie Smooth Cotton Rag or Hahnemühle Photo Rag heavyweight stock using state-of-the-art, museum-grade printers and archival inks. The fine art giclée prints, crafted with precision on a professional inkjet printer, are archival quality and guaranteed not to fade or bleed for up to 100 years, making them the industry standard in galleries and museums worldwide. The Paper Size allows for at least a 20mm white border around the image. The border may vary according to the picture's format. Contact me if you have any questions or special requests.

For Australian-based clients: If you choose one of the framing options, your giclée print will be dry-mounted to an acid-free 5 mm foam board using an archival adhesive film. It is then placed in a hand-crafted shadowbox frame made from FSC-certified Tasmanian Oak and protected by durable 3mm museum-grade plexiglass. The back of the frame is finished with framer’s tape and stainless steel hanging wire. A signed Certificate of Authenticity is supplied to be attached to the back of the frame.

‘I make photographs to hang on walls and be appreciated for lifetimes. The soft texture of these bright white papers is integral to how I want you to see and ‘feel’ my work.’

For transport reasons, square format prints can only be framed in the Medium (60x60cm) size. Larger prints should be taken to your local framer.

Free 14 - 21 days Australia-wide delivery via trackable courier. Fully insured for damages. 

I make it easy to shop confidently at my online gallery and be completely happy with the art, production values and delivery - seamless, secure online purchases with Visa and MasterCard through Stripe & PayPal and Apple Pay & Afterpay. I do not see, collect or store any card information.

Returns on damaged or lost artwork: In the unlikely event of receiving damaged artwork, don't hesitate to contact me within 48 hours with pictures. Once confirmed, I will endeavour to replace the edition free of cost. If I cannot replace the edition, I will arrange a refund.