A Slice Of Butter
A Slice Of Butter
"A Slice Of Butter, Caledon, South Africa" - In the heart of the Overberg during the South African winter, nature stages a luminous performance that feels almost surreal. Captured on Kodak Ektar 100 film using a Fuji GX617 medium format panoramic camera, A Slice Of Butter presents the landscape near Caledon at its most radiant—sun-kissed fields, swaying textures, and the poetic simplicity of creation in bloom.
Here, on this quiet morning, the world was wrapped in vivid greens and yellows, where canola fields dance in the breeze like silk banners drawn across the land. The Riviersonderend Mountains stand in quiet attendance as guardians of the horizon. Against their grounding presence, a triangular wedge of blooming yellow—resembling a delicate slice of butter melting across the farmland—creates the focal point of this image and inspires its title.
Psalm 65:13
The meadows are clothed with flocks
And the valleys are covered with grain;
They shout for joy, yes, they sing.
Inspired by Psalm 65:13—“The meadows are clothed with flocks, and the valleys are covered with grain; they shout for joy, yes, they sing”—this scene becomes a visual hymn. It’s an ode to abundance, to the song of the earth, and to the quiet exultation that rises from the land when seasons shift.
The light here is impossibly pure. Soft pale-blue skies stretch above a fertile carpet of new growth and gold, every hue singing with life. This is not merely a photograph of agriculture—it is a moment where form, faith, and film converge. The medium of analogue photography lends a painterly softness to the scene, capturing nuances of tone and atmosphere that only film can render: the texture of wind in grass, the gradient of light in sky, the whisper of movement in stillness.
A Slice Of Butter is an invitation to pause, to breathe, and to recognise joy in the quiet elegance of the land. Ideal for collectors drawn to wide vistas and chromatic serenity, it radiates with the visual harmony of rural South Africa. This piece speaks not only of geography but of grace—of bounty laid gently before us, and of landscapes that remind us how to see.
Signed and embossed, this Open Edition print becomes both an artwork and a testament to beauty found in the ordinary.
This is a signed and embossed Open Edition print.
Price range: $1 300.00 through $1 500.00
A Slice Of Butter
A Slice Of Butter
"A Slice Of Butter, Caledon, South Africa" - In the heart of the Overberg during the South African winter, nature stages a luminous performance that feels almost surreal. Captured on Kodak Ektar 100 film using a Fuji GX617 medium format panoramic camera, A Slice Of Butter presents the landscape near Caledon at its most radiant—sun-kissed fields, swaying textures, and the poetic simplicity of creation in bloom.
Here, on this quiet morning, the world was wrapped in vivid greens and yellows, where canola fields dance in the breeze like silk banners drawn across the land. The Riviersonderend Mountains stand in quiet attendance as guardians of the horizon. Against their grounding presence, a triangular wedge of blooming yellow—resembling a delicate slice of butter melting across the farmland—creates the focal point of this image and inspires its title.
Psalm 65:13
The meadows are clothed with flocks
And the valleys are covered with grain;
They shout for joy, yes, they sing.
Inspired by Psalm 65:13—“The meadows are clothed with flocks, and the valleys are covered with grain; they shout for joy, yes, they sing”—this scene becomes a visual hymn. It’s an ode to abundance, to the song of the earth, and to the quiet exultation that rises from the land when seasons shift.
The light here is impossibly pure. Soft pale-blue skies stretch above a fertile carpet of new growth and gold, every hue singing with life. This is not merely a photograph of agriculture—it is a moment where form, faith, and film converge. The medium of analogue photography lends a painterly softness to the scene, capturing nuances of tone and atmosphere that only film can render: the texture of wind in grass, the gradient of light in sky, the whisper of movement in stillness.
A Slice Of Butter is an invitation to pause, to breathe, and to recognise joy in the quiet elegance of the land. Ideal for collectors drawn to wide vistas and chromatic serenity, it radiates with the visual harmony of rural South Africa. This piece speaks not only of geography but of grace—of bounty laid gently before us, and of landscapes that remind us how to see.
Signed and embossed, this Open Edition print becomes both an artwork and a testament to beauty found in the ordinary.
This is a signed and embossed Open Edition print.
Price range: $1 300.00 through $1 500.00
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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 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.