After The Quiet: Panoramic Peace Near Touws River
After The Quiet: Panoramic Peace Near Touws River
"After the Quiet: Panoramic Peace near Touws River, Touws Rive, South Africa" - Amidst the austere serenity of the Karoo, where snow is a whispered rarity, After the Quiet: Panoramic Peace near Touws River emerges as a contemplative homage to both geology and grace. Captured just after a mid-winter snowstorm—the first in over a decade to touch the town of Touws River—this cinematic 6×17 medium format photograph was exposed on Kodak Ektar 100 film using a Fuji GX617 Panoramic camera. It invites the viewer into a hush that follows transformation.
The composition begins with rugged Karoo brush in the foreground—textured, resolute, and native to this high desert terrain. The earth is darkened by meltwater, a reminder of fleeting provision in an arid land. Midway through the frame, snow lingers in sheltered clefts, veining the landscape with purity. Above it all, soft cobalt skies begin their slow return, speaking to both transcendence and restoration.
Rendered on Ektar film, the palette holds luxurious depth: lavender-grey ridges, golden-dusted grasses, sienna rock faces, and the blue clarity of high-altitude light. This is no postcard. It is a meditation—precise, unhurried, and emotionally articulate.
The panoramic format is deliberate: it slows the gaze, guiding the collector across each detail like a symphonic movement. Such scale and proportion suit expansive interior placements, whether in a contemporary gallery or a private residence with a curatorial vision. This is not merely landscape—it is witness.
Isaiah 40:26
“Lift up your eyes on high and see: who created these? He who brings out their host by number, calling them all by name.”
Isaiah 40:26 calls us to lift our eyes in awe and attentiveness. In this image, the Creator’s order is both majestic and measured—from the individual snowflake to the grandeur of the Karoo's contours. The photograph honours the land’s silence while gesturing toward something eternal, quietly divine.
Perfect for connoisseurs of African art and rare environmental stillness, this piece speaks of rarity, resilience, and reverence.
This is a signed and embossed Limited Edition print, strictly limited to just 25 pieces, ensuring its exclusivity.
Price range: $1 500.00 through $2 000.00
After The Quiet: Panoramic Peace Near Touws River
After The Quiet: Panoramic Peace Near Touws River
"After the Quiet: Panoramic Peace near Touws River, Touws Rive, South Africa" - Amidst the austere serenity of the Karoo, where snow is a whispered rarity, After the Quiet: Panoramic Peace near Touws River emerges as a contemplative homage to both geology and grace. Captured just after a mid-winter snowstorm—the first in over a decade to touch the town of Touws River—this cinematic 6×17 medium format photograph was exposed on Kodak Ektar 100 film using a Fuji GX617 Panoramic camera. It invites the viewer into a hush that follows transformation.
The composition begins with rugged Karoo brush in the foreground—textured, resolute, and native to this high desert terrain. The earth is darkened by meltwater, a reminder of fleeting provision in an arid land. Midway through the frame, snow lingers in sheltered clefts, veining the landscape with purity. Above it all, soft cobalt skies begin their slow return, speaking to both transcendence and restoration.
Rendered on Ektar film, the palette holds luxurious depth: lavender-grey ridges, golden-dusted grasses, sienna rock faces, and the blue clarity of high-altitude light. This is no postcard. It is a meditation—precise, unhurried, and emotionally articulate.
The panoramic format is deliberate: it slows the gaze, guiding the collector across each detail like a symphonic movement. Such scale and proportion suit expansive interior placements, whether in a contemporary gallery or a private residence with a curatorial vision. This is not merely landscape—it is witness.
Isaiah 40:26
“Lift up your eyes on high and see: who created these? He who brings out their host by number, calling them all by name.”
Isaiah 40:26 calls us to lift our eyes in awe and attentiveness. In this image, the Creator’s order is both majestic and measured—from the individual snowflake to the grandeur of the Karoo's contours. The photograph honours the land’s silence while gesturing toward something eternal, quietly divine.
Perfect for connoisseurs of African art and rare environmental stillness, this piece speaks of rarity, resilience, and reverence.
This is a signed and embossed Limited Edition print, strictly limited to just 25 pieces, ensuring its exclusivity.
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 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.