Galactic Reflections
"Galactic Reflections - Sutherland, South Africa" - In the stillness of South Africa’s winter Karoo, where silence is punctuated only by the whisper of distant winds, Galactic Reflections captures a moment of divine stillness—where land, water, and cosmos meet in quiet communion. Framed above a modest reservoir, the Milky Way arcs overhead in full galactic splendour, its stars mirrored in the inky stillness of water below, as if the heavens themselves stooped to touch the earth.
Set in the Hantam Karoo, near the historic town of Sutherland, this piece is a contemplative tribute to the interplay between provision and providence. The reservoir—a utilitarian vessel of life-giving water for local livestock—takes on a poetic dimension beneath the night sky. The ghostly silhouettes of poplar trees edge the horizon, their presence hinting at the hands that shaped the land, while the reflection of distant stars shimmers like ancestral memory.
The region is known for its pristine dark skies, with a Bortle 1 rating and virtually no light pollution. This is celestial country—home to SALT (Southern African Large Telescope) and some of the clearest views of our galaxy found anywhere on Earth. But where science reaches out to explore, Galactic Reflections invites viewers to lean in and listen: to the hush of night, the glint of eternity in a pool of earthly water, the vastness mirrored in the smallest vessel.
Ecclesiates 3:1
To everything there is a season,
A time for every purpose under heaven
The Biblical verse from Ecclesiastes 3:1: "To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven"—grounds the image in both faith and time. It reminds us that even in this harsh, arid land, there is order and rhythm. There is a season for light, a season for silence, and a time when the heavens cast their gaze upon the waters below.
This photograph blurs the lines between natural history and metaphysical poetry. It is not just a portrait of a place—it is an invitation to stand still, breathe in the winter air of the Karoo, and witness a meeting of elements too vast to comprehend, too intimate to forget. In Galactic Reflections, Africa does not merely frame the stars—it holds them in the palm of its hand.
This is a signed and embossed Open Edition print.
$800.00 – $1 300.00
Galactic Reflections
Galactic Reflections
"Galactic Reflections - Sutherland, South Africa" - In the stillness of South Africa’s winter Karoo, where silence is punctuated only by the whisper of distant winds, Galactic Reflections captures a moment of divine stillness—where land, water, and cosmos meet in quiet communion. Framed above a modest reservoir, the Milky Way arcs overhead in full galactic splendour, its stars mirrored in the inky stillness of water below, as if the heavens themselves stooped to touch the earth.
Set in the Hantam Karoo, near the historic town of Sutherland, this piece is a contemplative tribute to the interplay between provision and providence. The reservoir—a utilitarian vessel of life-giving water for local livestock—takes on a poetic dimension beneath the night sky. The ghostly silhouettes of poplar trees edge the horizon, their presence hinting at the hands that shaped the land, while the reflection of distant stars shimmers like ancestral memory.
The region is known for its pristine dark skies, with a Bortle 1 rating and virtually no light pollution. This is celestial country—home to SALT (Southern African Large Telescope) and some of the clearest views of our galaxy found anywhere on Earth. But where science reaches out to explore, Galactic Reflections invites viewers to lean in and listen: to the hush of night, the glint of eternity in a pool of earthly water, the vastness mirrored in the smallest vessel.
Ecclesiates 3:1
To everything there is a season,
A time for every purpose under heaven
The Biblical verse from Ecclesiastes 3:1: "To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven"—grounds the image in both faith and time. It reminds us that even in this harsh, arid land, there is order and rhythm. There is a season for light, a season for silence, and a time when the heavens cast their gaze upon the waters below.
This photograph blurs the lines between natural history and metaphysical poetry. It is not just a portrait of a place—it is an invitation to stand still, breathe in the winter air of the Karoo, and witness a meeting of elements too vast to comprehend, too intimate to forget. In Galactic Reflections, Africa does not merely frame the stars—it holds them in the palm of its hand.
This is a signed and embossed Open Edition print.
$800.00 – $1 300.00
Print Information
The Cameras
The camera type used in the shot
The collection was photographed on one of the following cameras using either digital or photographic film, which I then hand-developed in chemistry to attain the ideal contrast and colour. The negatives/slides were then scanned and prepared for print with reference to the original photo without any digital alteration.
Digitals are shot in RAW and processed in Photoshop.
Large Format
Shen-Hao 4×5, 4×10, 5×7, 8×10, Pinhole
Medium Format
Yashica 44, Baby Rolleiflex, Pentax 645n, Mamiya 645 1000S, Yashica Mat 6×6 TLR, Pentax 6×7 MLU, 6×7, 6×8, 6×9, 6×12 Roll Film Backs, Fuji GX617 Professional
Small Format
Nikon F5, Nikon F6
Digital
Nikon D800e, Nikon D4, Nikon D5 and Fuji GFX 100
The Collections
About our collections
Photographed over a period of more than ten years, these superb fine art prints are a joy to behold.
The collection was photographed on either digital camera or photographic film. When using photographic film, I then hand-develop in chemistry to obtain either a negative (C41 process or black and white chemistry) or (E6 process) to obtain a positive/slide. The film is then scanned, edited and prepared for print with reference to the original photo without any digital alteration. The negatives/slides and digital RAW files are edited in Photoshop to attain the ideal contrast and colour, and minor blemishes are removed.
Collections are either Open or Limited Collections; which are limited to twenty-five (25) or less if stipulated, regardless of size or medium selected.
The Editions
The edition process and signing
Limited Editions:
CFP Prints limits their limited editions to a maximum of twenty-five prints, regardless of size purchased, this ensures exclusivity and your print remains a sure investment.
Signing:
All our prints are individually signed and embossed, ensuring authenticity and collector value. Each limited edition print is hand-numbered—for example, 10/25 indicates the 10th print in a series of 25, with 15 remaining. A notation of 25/25 means you are viewing the final print in the edition, and only 25 prints will ever be produced.
The Framing
Our framed options
At CFP Prints, we offer a signature-styled framing option upon request. This bespoke option is carefully designed to complement our fine art prints understated elegance, using archival materials to preserve both beauty and integrity. While framing is not standard due to the unique preferences of each collector, we’re happy to discuss bespoke solutions that suit your space and vision.
Should you opt to frame independently, we strongly recommend professional framing. Unframed prints are delicate and should be handled minimally and stored flat, not in tubes. Every piece deserves a presentation that matches its significance.
Please get in touch if you’d like to explore framing options with us.
The Photographic Process
How film images are processed
The collection was photographed on photographic film, which I then hand-developed in chemistry to attain the ideal contrast and colour. The negatives/slides were then scanned and prepared for print with reference to the original photo without any digital alteration. It is a once off shot, no AI.
The Printed Medium
The types of canvas and papers we use
Mediums:
CFP Prints offers prints on premium Hahnemühle Cézanne Canvas 430 gsm pure cotton canvas and Hahnemühle Fine Art Papers, particularly the Hahnemühle Photo Rag® Baryta 315 gsm, 100% cotton, white, high-gloss finish paper.
Canvas: Hahnemühle Cézanne Canvas. This natural white canvas is made from 100% cotton, is acid-free and ideal for photographic and fine art reproduction. The finely woven surface is matt and provides extraordinary elasticity, making it ideal for stretching over a wooden stretcher bar.
Paper: Hahnemühle Photo Rag® Baryta is a pure cotton paper with an inkjet coating that has been perfectly optimised for the needs of FineArt applications. The natural white paper comes in a pleasant, warm shade of white and contains no optical brighteners. The exquisite surface texture gives the paper a lovely, delicate feel while at the same time lending it an artistic note. In combination with the high-gloss premium inkjet coating, it produces stunning print results with outstanding reproduction of colour and detail, deep blacks and perfect contrasts. The barium sulphate in the coating makes Photo Rag® Baryta a popular alternative to analogue baryta paper. The combination of the cotton artist paper and the high-gloss inkjet coating lends FineArt prints a striking character with a beautiful, elegant sheen, without glare. Photo Rag® Baryta is acid- and lignin-free and meets the most exacting requirements in terms of age resistance.