In The Hood
Price range: $800.00 through $1 300.00
In The Hood
"In The Hood, East-London, South Africa" - Perched like a dapper gentleman in full regalia, the Brown-hooded Kingfisher sits in calm vigilance against a backdrop of pale green riverine bushes. Captured at the Nahoon Estuary in East London—my hometown—this fleeting moment was photographed during a summer journey to revisit familiar landscapes and elusive birdlife not found in my current place of residence. Framed in soft natural light and rendered in full colour with a Nikon 800mm f/5.6 lens, this intimate portrait reflects the striking contrast between the kingfisher’s earthy hood, electric-blue wings, and the quiet, almost reverent setting of the estuarine bush.
Known as one of ten kingfisher species in Southern Africa, the Brown-hooded Kingfisher is not your typical aquatic hunter. It prefers insects and small prey, often found flitting through woodland, suburban gardens, and riverine thickets. Here, its presence adds a brushstroke of brilliance to the pastel palette of the Eastern Cape landscape. The estuary, thick with mangroves, reeds, and acacia, becomes a natural gallery—a stage where this bird commands both quiet attention and admiration.
Job 38:41
Who provides food for the raven,
When its young ones cry to God,
And wander about for lack of food?
I had set out to photograph a nesting pair of Crowned Eagles along the Nahoon River that morning, but this unexpected encounter drew me in. There’s a particular joy in moments you do not plan for—when nature surprises you, not with spectacle, but with elegance. The bird’s posture, its focus, the way it balanced between light and shade—it reminded me of the divine care spoken of in Job 38:41: “Who provides food for the raven, when its young ones cry to God and wander about for lack of food?”
This kingfisher, dressed finely by nature’s design, becomes a visual metaphor for providence, waiting in patience, and living in harmony with one’s surroundings.
"In The Hood" - invites viewers to consider the overlooked brilliance of smaller creatures, those that move quietly through the margins of wild spaces and still play profound roles in their ecosystems. As part of an ongoing collection to photograph all ten kingfisher species of Southern Africa, this image holds both personal significance and artistic aspiration.
This signed and embossed Open Edition print is perfect for collectors who seek to celebrate African biodiversity through fine art. It is a moment of stillness, intention, and divine detail—captured at just the right time, in just the right place.
Explore our open edition sister image to In The Hood, Regal and Three Is A Family, and make this either a two or three-part series collection.
This is a signed and embossed Open Edition print.
In The Hood
In The Hood
"In The Hood, East-London, South Africa" - Perched like a dapper gentleman in full regalia, the Brown-hooded Kingfisher sits in calm vigilance against a backdrop of pale green riverine bushes. Captured at the Nahoon Estuary in East London—my hometown—this fleeting moment was photographed during a summer journey to revisit familiar landscapes and elusive birdlife not found in my current place of residence. Framed in soft natural light and rendered in full colour with a Nikon 800mm f/5.6 lens, this intimate portrait reflects the striking contrast between the kingfisher’s earthy hood, electric-blue wings, and the quiet, almost reverent setting of the estuarine bush.
Known as one of ten kingfisher species in Southern Africa, the Brown-hooded Kingfisher is not your typical aquatic hunter. It prefers insects and small prey, often found flitting through woodland, suburban gardens, and riverine thickets. Here, its presence adds a brushstroke of brilliance to the pastel palette of the Eastern Cape landscape. The estuary, thick with mangroves, reeds, and acacia, becomes a natural gallery—a stage where this bird commands both quiet attention and admiration.
Job 38:41
Who provides food for the raven,
When its young ones cry to God,
And wander about for lack of food?
I had set out to photograph a nesting pair of Crowned Eagles along the Nahoon River that morning, but this unexpected encounter drew me in. There’s a particular joy in moments you do not plan for—when nature surprises you, not with spectacle, but with elegance. The bird’s posture, its focus, the way it balanced between light and shade—it reminded me of the divine care spoken of in Job 38:41: “Who provides food for the raven, when its young ones cry to God and wander about for lack of food?”
This kingfisher, dressed finely by nature’s design, becomes a visual metaphor for providence, waiting in patience, and living in harmony with one’s surroundings.
"In The Hood" - invites viewers to consider the overlooked brilliance of smaller creatures, those that move quietly through the margins of wild spaces and still play profound roles in their ecosystems. As part of an ongoing collection to photograph all ten kingfisher species of Southern Africa, this image holds both personal significance and artistic aspiration.
This signed and embossed Open Edition print is perfect for collectors who seek to celebrate African biodiversity through fine art. It is a moment of stillness, intention, and divine detail—captured at just the right time, in just the right place.
Explore our open edition sister image to In The Hood, Regal and Three Is A Family, and make this either a two or three-part series collection.
This is a signed and embossed Open Edition print.
Price range: $800.00 through $1 300.00
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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
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Once the edition has sold out, no additional prints of that artwork will ever be produced.
Signing & Numbering
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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.
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Hahnemühle Cézanne Canvas
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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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- Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight or strong reflected light.
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- 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.