And So The Day Ends In The Bushveld

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Price range: $1 500.00 through $2 000.00

And So The Day Ends In The Bushveld

"And So The Day Ends In The Bushveld – Satara, Kruger National Park, South Africa" - There is a particular stillness that arrives in the African bush as the sun begins to disappear. The heat of the day softens, the shadows lengthen and the landscape seems to pause before night takes its place.

And So The Day Ends In The Bushveld captures that fleeting transition in the open plains near Satara, Kruger National Park. Warm evening light settles across the bushveld, revealing the silhouettes of trees and the immense openness of the landscape. It is a moment of quiet rather than spectacle—a reminder that some of Africa’s most powerful experiences are found in the spaces between events.

Kruger National Park encompasses almost two million hectares of protected wilderness, supporting an extraordinary diversity of wildlife and vegetation. Around Satara, the landscape opens into broad savanna plains, creating expansive views across a country shaped by heat, drought, rain and the constant movement of life.

But this photograph is not principally about wildlife. It is about the atmosphere of the bushveld at day's end.

The fading light transforms familiar forms into silhouettes, while the diminishing warmth of the sun creates a sense of calm and completion. The landscape appears to breathe out after another day, leaving the viewer with the feeling that something ancient and enduring continues beyond the frame.

Psalm 52:8
But as for me, I am like a green olive tree in the house of God;
I trust in the lovingkindness of God forever and ever.

The words of Psalm 52:8 provide the spiritual foundation for the image. The olive tree becomes a symbol of rootedness, endurance and trust—a fitting reflection within a landscape where survival depends upon being deeply connected to the rhythms of the natural world.

The bushveld has its own rhythms. Seasons arrive and depart, rivers rise and disappear, animals move across generations, and the sun sets every evening. Yet within that continual change there is an extraordinary sense of permanence.

Photographed with a Nikon D5, the image records an actual moment witnessed in the field. There is no artificial construction or generated landscape; the photograph is the result of observation, timing and patience. The camera simply preserves what was there—the light, the land and the atmosphere of that particular evening.

And So The Day Ends In The Bushveld belongs to a more intimate body of African wildlife and landscape work, created for collectors who value atmosphere as much as subject. It is an image about the end of a day, but also about continuity, faith and the quiet assurance that the wilderness will remain when the light has gone.

A signed and embossed Limited Edition of only 25 prints, this work is intended for collectors seeking a more restrained and contemplative expression of the African bush.

This is a signed and embossed Limited Edition print, strictly limited to 25 pieces.

And So The Day Ends In The Bushveld

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And So The Day Ends In The Bushveld

"And So The Day Ends In The Bushveld – Satara, Kruger National Park, South Africa" - There is a particular stillness that arrives in the African bush as the sun begins to disappear. The heat of the day softens, the shadows lengthen and the landscape seems to pause before night takes its place.

And So The Day Ends In The Bushveld captures that fleeting transition in the open plains near Satara, Kruger National Park. Warm evening light settles across the bushveld, revealing the silhouettes of trees and the immense openness of the landscape. It is a moment of quiet rather than spectacle—a reminder that some of Africa’s most powerful experiences are found in the spaces between events.

Kruger National Park encompasses almost two million hectares of protected wilderness, supporting an extraordinary diversity of wildlife and vegetation. Around Satara, the landscape opens into broad savanna plains, creating expansive views across a country shaped by heat, drought, rain and the constant movement of life.

But this photograph is not principally about wildlife. It is about the atmosphere of the bushveld at day's end.

The fading light transforms familiar forms into silhouettes, while the diminishing warmth of the sun creates a sense of calm and completion. The landscape appears to breathe out after another day, leaving the viewer with the feeling that something ancient and enduring continues beyond the frame.

Psalm 52:8
But as for me, I am like a green olive tree in the house of God;
I trust in the lovingkindness of God forever and ever.

The words of Psalm 52:8 provide the spiritual foundation for the image. The olive tree becomes a symbol of rootedness, endurance and trust—a fitting reflection within a landscape where survival depends upon being deeply connected to the rhythms of the natural world.

The bushveld has its own rhythms. Seasons arrive and depart, rivers rise and disappear, animals move across generations, and the sun sets every evening. Yet within that continual change there is an extraordinary sense of permanence.

Photographed with a Nikon D5, the image records an actual moment witnessed in the field. There is no artificial construction or generated landscape; the photograph is the result of observation, timing and patience. The camera simply preserves what was there—the light, the land and the atmosphere of that particular evening.

And So The Day Ends In The Bushveld belongs to a more intimate body of African wildlife and landscape work, created for collectors who value atmosphere as much as subject. It is an image about the end of a day, but also about continuity, faith and the quiet assurance that the wilderness will remain when the light has gone.

A signed and embossed Limited Edition of only 25 prints, this work is intended for collectors seeking a more restrained and contemplative expression of the African bush.

This is a signed and embossed Limited Edition print, strictly limited to 25 pieces.

Price range: $1 500.00 through $2 000.00

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The Cameras

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Every photograph begins with the camera it was created on. Whether captured on traditional photographic film or a modern digital camera, every image is produced with the same commitment to craftsmanship and authenticity.

Film negatives and transparencies are personally developed by hand before being professionally scanned and prepared for printing. Digital photographs are captured in RAW format and carefully processed to preserve the original scene rather than alter it.

Large Format

Shen-Hao 4×5
4×10
5×7
8×10
Korona 7×17

Pinhole Cameras

Medium Format

Baby Rolleiflex
Yashica 44
Yashica Mat 124
Pentax 645N
Mamiya 645 1000S
Pentax 6×7
Fuji GX617 Professional
Various panoramic roll-film systems

35mm

Nikon F5
Nikon F6

Digital

Nikon D800E
Nikon D4
Nikon D5
Fujifilm GFX100

The Collections

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Every collection represents years of exploration, patience and careful craftsmanship. Some photographs are captured digitally, while others originate on traditional photographic film.

Film photographs are developed by hand before being scanned using professional equipment. Digital RAW files receive only careful tonal and colour refinement, preserving the integrity of the original photograph.

Collections are available as either Open Editions or Limited Editions, depending on the artwork.

The Triptych Collection Sizes

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Triptych Size Guide

For Triptych Collection artworks, the selected size applies consistently across all three panels.

In compositions where the side panels are portrait and the centre panel is landscape, the selected size refers to the maximum height of the artwork. For example, when A3 is selected, the two portrait side panels are produced to the A3 long dimension, and the centre landscape panel is scaled proportionally to match that same height.

Where all three panels are landscape or all three are portrait, the selected format remains consistent throughout the set — A0 is A0, A1 is A1, A2 is A2 and A3 is A3. Sizes are not mixed between panels.

Available Triptych Collection sizes: A0, A1, A2 and A3.

The Editions

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Limited Editions

Limited Editions are permanently restricted to 25 prints worldwide, regardless of the size or medium selected.

Once the edition has sold out, no additional prints of that artwork will ever be produced.

Signing & Numbering

Every Limited Edition print is individually signed, embossed and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.

Each print is hand-numbered—for example: 10/25

This indicates the tenth print produced from a total edition of twenty-five.

The Photographic Process

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Many CFP Prints artworks begin with traditional photographic film.

Each negative or transparency is developed by hand using carefully selected chemistry before being professionally scanned for printing. Every stage of the workflow is managed with the objective of faithfully reproducing the original photograph rather than digitally transforming it.

Every photograph represents a real moment, captured through experience, patience and light—not artificial intelligence.

The Printed Medium

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CFP Prints is produced exclusively on museum-quality Hahnemühle FineArt media.

Hahnemühle Cézanne Canvas

A 430 gsm, 100% cotton canvas offering exceptional colour depth, fine detail and long-term archival stability. Its natural matte surface makes it ideal for gallery-quality presentation.

Hahnemühle Photo Rag® Matt Baryta

A 308 gsm, a natural white, 100% cotton paper with a traditional barium sulphate coating. This paper offers rich blacks, luminous highlights, and refined surface texture. It is acid- and lignin-free, with certified age resistance.

Certificate of Authenticity

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Every CFP Prints artwork is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (CoA)—a signed and embossed document that formally certifies the originality, provenance, and technical details of the artwork.

Issued with both Limited Edition and Open Edition works, the certificate confirms that the artwork was produced exclusively by CFP Prints using museum-quality archival materials and professional printing standards.

Collectors, galleries, and institutions are encouraged to retain the Certificate of Authenticity with the artwork at all times. It forms an important part of the artwork’s provenance and assists in verifying authenticity for resale, exhibition, insurance, and archival cataloguing.

Caring for Your Print

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Every CFP Prints artwork is produced using museum-quality archival materials designed to provide exceptional longevity when properly cared for.

To help preserve the beauty of your artwork for generations:

  • Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight or strong reflected light.
  • Dust gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth or soft artist’s brush. Never use household cleaners, solvents, or abrasive materials.
  • Display or store your artwork in a dry, temperature-controlled environment, away from excessive humidity or heat.
  • Canvas prints are protected with a professional matte archival varnish and may be gently cleaned with a soft, slightly damp cloth when necessary.

With appropriate care, your CFP Prints artwork will retain its richness, detail, and archival quality for many years.

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