Cheetahs in the Snow: Where Faith Meets Frost

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Price range: $1 500.00 through $2 000.00

Cheetahs in the Snow: Where Faith Meets Frost

"Cheetahs in the Snow: Where Faith Meets Frost - Sutherland, South Africa" - In the high, windswept stillness of South Africa’s Hantam Karoo, something unimaginable unfolded: African cheetahs, evolution’s sprinters of the sun-drenched savannah, navigating snow-draped terrain under a sky heavy with winter. “Cheetahs in the Snow: Where Faith Meets Frost” is more than a photograph—it is a testament to patience, trust, and a moment where the improbable became reality.

Shot in the remote Rogge Cloof Reserve near Sutherland, this work forms part of one of the rarest wildlife series ever captured in Africa. Weeks of preparation, close collaboration with conservationists, and the guidance of experienced trackers led us into the mountains just as a powerful snowstorm swept across the Karoo. Radio-collared for monitoring and protection, the cheetahs glided across the white canvas with grace—untouched by the elements, at home in the extraordinary.

For the photographer, the path was more difficult. Camera systems faltered in the biting cold, autofocus failed amidst a flurry of snowflakes, and lenses fogged with ice. Each frame was earned. But faith endured. What emerged was not merely a wildlife image—it was a moment of divine alignment, of stillness in motion, of faith meeting frost.

This photographed event has been internationally recognised, featured in National Geographic and South African wildlife magazine Weg!/Go! Magazine issue 192, October/November 2020 South Africa.. Only one other documented instance of cheetahs in the snow exists in South Africa, making this not only a visual rarity, but a cultural and ecological milestone, this being the first professional documentation of African cheetahs in the snow.

Philippians 4:13
I can do all this through him who gives me strength.

Anchored by Philippians 4:13“I can do all this through Him who gives me strength”—this piece reflects an inner resilience mirrored in the wild. The cheetah, elegant yet exposed, stands as a symbol of grace under duress. And the photographer? A witness to a moment that could not be manufactured, only received.

"Cheetahs In The Snow" is a once-off, unique, captivating image collection.

This is a signed and embossed Limited Edition print, with only 25 prints ever available worldwide in our limited edition series, available exclusively to a discerning few. No AI, no manipulation—just lens, light, and the sacred patience of presence.

For the collector seeking authentic African imagery born from wilderness and wonder, Cheetahs in the Snow: Where Faith Meets Frost is an investment in rarity, reverence, and truth frozen in time.

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

Cheetahs in the Snow: Where Faith Meets Frost

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Cheetahs in the Snow: Where Faith Meets Frost

"Cheetahs in the Snow: Where Faith Meets Frost - Sutherland, South Africa" - In the high, windswept stillness of South Africa’s Hantam Karoo, something unimaginable unfolded: African cheetahs, evolution’s sprinters of the sun-drenched savannah, navigating snow-draped terrain under a sky heavy with winter. “Cheetahs in the Snow: Where Faith Meets Frost” is more than a photograph—it is a testament to patience, trust, and a moment where the improbable became reality.

Shot in the remote Rogge Cloof Reserve near Sutherland, this work forms part of one of the rarest wildlife series ever captured in Africa. Weeks of preparation, close collaboration with conservationists, and the guidance of experienced trackers led us into the mountains just as a powerful snowstorm swept across the Karoo. Radio-collared for monitoring and protection, the cheetahs glided across the white canvas with grace—untouched by the elements, at home in the extraordinary.

For the photographer, the path was more difficult. Camera systems faltered in the biting cold, autofocus failed amidst a flurry of snowflakes, and lenses fogged with ice. Each frame was earned. But faith endured. What emerged was not merely a wildlife image—it was a moment of divine alignment, of stillness in motion, of faith meeting frost.

This photographed event has been internationally recognised, featured in National Geographic and South African wildlife magazine Weg!/Go! Magazine issue 192, October/November 2020 South Africa.. Only one other documented instance of cheetahs in the snow exists in South Africa, making this not only a visual rarity, but a cultural and ecological milestone, this being the first professional documentation of African cheetahs in the snow.

Philippians 4:13
I can do all this through him who gives me strength.

Anchored by Philippians 4:13“I can do all this through Him who gives me strength”—this piece reflects an inner resilience mirrored in the wild. The cheetah, elegant yet exposed, stands as a symbol of grace under duress. And the photographer? A witness to a moment that could not be manufactured, only received.

"Cheetahs In The Snow" is a once-off, unique, captivating image collection.

This is a signed and embossed Limited Edition print, with only 25 prints ever available worldwide in our limited edition series, available exclusively to a discerning few. No AI, no manipulation—just lens, light, and the sacred patience of presence.

For the collector seeking authentic African imagery born from wilderness and wonder, Cheetahs in the Snow: Where Faith Meets Frost is an investment in rarity, reverence, and truth frozen in time.

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 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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