Heaven’s Fire
Price range: $1 500.00 through $2 000.00
Heaven’s Fire
"Heaven's Fire – Augrabies in Judgment - Augrabies Falls, South Africa" - There are moments when the land speaks not only in form and texture, but in flame and fury—when nature echoes the voice of the divine. Heaven’s Fire captures such a moment with transcendent clarity: a searing bolt of lightning descends from the heavens, striking the flood-swollen Augrabies Falls in South Africa with all the intensity of ancient prophecy.
Shot on a professional Nikon digital camera, this photograph is not simply a documentation of place, but a revelation. The falls, known to the Khoi people as Aukoerebis—“Place of Great Noise”—become, in this moment, a stage for elemental drama. Water, light, stone, and sky converge in a composition that is both arresting and metaphysical.
I Kings 18:38
Then the fire of the Lord fell and consumed the burnt offering and the wood and the stones and the dust, and licked up the water that was in the trench.
The image draws profound resonance from 1 Kings 18:38, tied to Elijah’s divine showdown on Mount Carmel, becomes a lens through which the scene is interpreted: the fire of the Lord falling upon the earth, answering chaos with clarity, silence with thunder.
Beneath the celestial strike, the gorge yawns open—240 meters deep and 18 kilometres long—etched by the relentless force of the Orange River over millennia. Legend speaks of hidden diamond caches in the granite swirl-holes at the base of the falls, untouched treasures sealed by time and torrent. Heaven’s Fire is a tribute not only to what is seen, but to what is concealed, and what is revealed in the instant of divine encounter.
Found nearby, the quiver tree or locally known as the Kokerboom (Aloe dichotoma) stands as an icon of survival and spiritual endurance. Indigenous to the Nama-Karoo, these ancient beings once served the San people as vessels for arrows—now they serve as symbols of heritage and resilience.
Heaven’s Fire is more than a photograph—it is a visual invocation, a rare synthesis of African landscape, biblical symbolism, and raw elemental power. It belongs in spaces where art speaks with presence and legacy.
This is a signed and embossed Limited Edition print (1/25), with 25 editions still available in the series, in an exclusive collection. Printed on museum-grade archival paper, each piece is a collector's artefact, capturing the moment when heaven kissed the earth with fire. No AI used. This is a digital print. No AI—only light, camera, planning, risk-taking, patience and time. Explore our limited edition sister image to Heaven's Fire, Strike Two and make this a two-part series collection.
This is a signed and embossed Limited Edition print, strictly limited to just 25 pieces, ensuring its exclusivity.
Heaven’s Fire
Heaven’s Fire
"Heaven's Fire – Augrabies in Judgment - Augrabies Falls, South Africa" - There are moments when the land speaks not only in form and texture, but in flame and fury—when nature echoes the voice of the divine. Heaven’s Fire captures such a moment with transcendent clarity: a searing bolt of lightning descends from the heavens, striking the flood-swollen Augrabies Falls in South Africa with all the intensity of ancient prophecy.
Shot on a professional Nikon digital camera, this photograph is not simply a documentation of place, but a revelation. The falls, known to the Khoi people as Aukoerebis—“Place of Great Noise”—become, in this moment, a stage for elemental drama. Water, light, stone, and sky converge in a composition that is both arresting and metaphysical.
I Kings 18:38
Then the fire of the Lord fell and consumed the burnt offering and the wood and the stones and the dust, and licked up the water that was in the trench.
The image draws profound resonance from 1 Kings 18:38, tied to Elijah’s divine showdown on Mount Carmel, becomes a lens through which the scene is interpreted: the fire of the Lord falling upon the earth, answering chaos with clarity, silence with thunder.
Beneath the celestial strike, the gorge yawns open—240 meters deep and 18 kilometres long—etched by the relentless force of the Orange River over millennia. Legend speaks of hidden diamond caches in the granite swirl-holes at the base of the falls, untouched treasures sealed by time and torrent. Heaven’s Fire is a tribute not only to what is seen, but to what is concealed, and what is revealed in the instant of divine encounter.
Found nearby, the quiver tree or locally known as the Kokerboom (Aloe dichotoma) stands as an icon of survival and spiritual endurance. Indigenous to the Nama-Karoo, these ancient beings once served the San people as vessels for arrows—now they serve as symbols of heritage and resilience.
Heaven’s Fire is more than a photograph—it is a visual invocation, a rare synthesis of African landscape, biblical symbolism, and raw elemental power. It belongs in spaces where art speaks with presence and legacy.
This is a signed and embossed Limited Edition print (1/25), with 25 editions still available in the series, in an exclusive collection. Printed on museum-grade archival paper, each piece is a collector's artefact, capturing the moment when heaven kissed the earth with fire. No AI used. This is a digital print. No AI—only light, camera, planning, risk-taking, patience and time. Explore our limited edition sister image to Heaven's Fire, Strike Two and make this a two-part series collection.
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.