Ghostly Movements
Price range: $1 500.00 through $2 000.00
Ghostly Movements
"Ghostly Movements – Augrabies Falls, South Africa" - unveils its most haunting beauty in Pinhole waterfall photography, a black and white large-format pinhole image captured from the viewing deck above Augrabies Falls on South Africa’s mighty Orange River. During a summer flood season, I exposed this scene for 6 minutes and 5 seconds on ADOX CHS 100 II film, allowing the thunderous cascade to become a silken veil and the lone observer to drift into a spectral form.
Isaiah 43:19-21
Behold, I will do a new thing, Now it shall spring forth; Shall you not know it? I will even make a road in the wilderness And rivers in the desert. The beast of the field will honour Me, The jackals and the ostriches, Because I give waters in the wilderness And rivers in the desert, To give drink to My people, My chosen. This people I have formed for Myself; They shall declare My praise.
This work draws its spiritual resonance from Isaiah 43:19–21: Behold, I will do a new thing… I will even make a road in the wilderness and rivers in the desert… They shall declare My praise.”
At “Aukoerebis”—the Khoi name for this “Place of Great Noise”—the falls carve an 18 km abyss through sheer granite rock. Here, water becomes both wilderness and worship. The long pinhole exposure transforms the torrent into a fluid hymn, while the man on the deck, barely holding still, becomes a ghostly witness to nature’s new thing in the desert.
Augrabies Falls National Park lies just minutes from Upington, yet it feels like an otherworldly realm where divine promise meets geological grandeur. The 5×7 pinhole camera’s inherent softness and vignetting lend the image an antique patina, while the ADOX CHS 100 II film’s fine grain and tonal separation preserve every nuance—from cloud-streaked sky to swirling mist. Pinhole cameras are perfectly imperfect!
In Ghostly Movements, the falls are no longer merely a spectacle; they are a living testimony to renewal. Isaiah’s promise of rivers in the desert finds its mirror in the silky waters that once breached the flooded deck. The ghost of the man—caught between moments of stillness and motion—echoes the call to praise, to stand in awe before a new thing unfolding.
This signed and embossed Limited Edition print series is ideal for collectors drawn to pinhole waterfall photography that marries technical mastery with spiritual depth. Whether displayed in a gallery or a refined interior, it invites the viewer to linger in the interplay of time, movement, and light.
Ghostly Movements stands as both art and altar—a place where film, faith, and force of nature converge to declare praise.
This is a signed and embossed Limited Edition print, strictly limited to just 25 pieces, ensuring its exclusivity.
Ghostly Movements
Ghostly Movements
"Ghostly Movements – Augrabies Falls, South Africa" - unveils its most haunting beauty in Pinhole waterfall photography, a black and white large-format pinhole image captured from the viewing deck above Augrabies Falls on South Africa’s mighty Orange River. During a summer flood season, I exposed this scene for 6 minutes and 5 seconds on ADOX CHS 100 II film, allowing the thunderous cascade to become a silken veil and the lone observer to drift into a spectral form.
Isaiah 43:19-21
Behold, I will do a new thing, Now it shall spring forth; Shall you not know it? I will even make a road in the wilderness And rivers in the desert. The beast of the field will honour Me, The jackals and the ostriches, Because I give waters in the wilderness And rivers in the desert, To give drink to My people, My chosen. This people I have formed for Myself; They shall declare My praise.
This work draws its spiritual resonance from Isaiah 43:19–21: Behold, I will do a new thing… I will even make a road in the wilderness and rivers in the desert… They shall declare My praise.”
At “Aukoerebis”—the Khoi name for this “Place of Great Noise”—the falls carve an 18 km abyss through sheer granite rock. Here, water becomes both wilderness and worship. The long pinhole exposure transforms the torrent into a fluid hymn, while the man on the deck, barely holding still, becomes a ghostly witness to nature’s new thing in the desert.
Augrabies Falls National Park lies just minutes from Upington, yet it feels like an otherworldly realm where divine promise meets geological grandeur. The 5×7 pinhole camera’s inherent softness and vignetting lend the image an antique patina, while the ADOX CHS 100 II film’s fine grain and tonal separation preserve every nuance—from cloud-streaked sky to swirling mist. Pinhole cameras are perfectly imperfect!
In Ghostly Movements, the falls are no longer merely a spectacle; they are a living testimony to renewal. Isaiah’s promise of rivers in the desert finds its mirror in the silky waters that once breached the flooded deck. The ghost of the man—caught between moments of stillness and motion—echoes the call to praise, to stand in awe before a new thing unfolding.
This signed and embossed Limited Edition print series is ideal for collectors drawn to pinhole waterfall photography that marries technical mastery with spiritual depth. Whether displayed in a gallery or a refined interior, it invites the viewer to linger in the interplay of time, movement, and light.
Ghostly Movements stands as both art and altar—a place where film, faith, and force of nature converge to declare praise.
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.