Kisses Of Light
The Hantam Karoo is a semi-arid region situated in the Northern Cape province of South Africa. It is known for its unique biodiversity, arid landscapes, and scarce vegetation. The name “Hantam” comes from the Khoisan word “hantam,” which means “where the red bulbs grow,” referring to the indigenous geophyte plants that flower in the area. The Hantam Karoo is renowned for its stark beauty, vast plains, rugged mountains, and rocky outcrops that dominate the landscape. The climate is harsh, with hot summers and cold winters, and the region experiences low rainfall. Despite its aridity, the Hantam Karoo has a diverse range of flora and fauna that are adapted to the harsh conditions. The area has an abundance of plant species such as succulents, shrubs, and grasses, and its wildlife includes various mammals like gemsbok, springbok, and Cape mountain zebra, as well as different bird species.
The region’s economy is mainly based on agriculture, with sheep farming being a prominent activity. However, tourism is also growing in importance as visitors are drawn to the region’s unique landscapes, outdoor activities like hiking and birdwatching, and its cultural heritage and historical sites. Additionally, the Hantam Karoo is famous for its wildflower displays during the spring months, attracting tourists from far and wide to witness the spectacular blooms.
Sutherland is a town located in South Africa that was established in 1855 to serve the needs of sheep farmers in the area. By 1872, the town had a population of 138 registered citizens living in 19 houses. The large Dutch Reformed church situated in the center of Sutherland was built in 1899.
During the Anglo-Boer War, the church was used as a fort by British soldiers who were garrisoned there. The town was the site of several engagements between British and Boer forces during the war. In one such battle, a group of 250 Boer commandos attacked the local British garrison for 10 hours, resulting in the ruins of a fort being found on the outskirts of town on the hill known as Rebelskop. This hill was named after this engagement.
John 12:35-36
Then Jesus said to them, “A little while longer the light is with you. Walk while you have the light, lest darkness overtake you; he who walks in darkness does not know where he is going. While you have the light, believe in the light, that you may become sons of light.”
A windmill in the Karoo is a typical South African farm scene, it speaks of life and provision.
Sutherland is also known for being the coldest town in South Africa, although the farm Buffelsfontein near Molteno holds the official lowest temperature record in Continental South Africa, which is -20.2 °C. The Prince Edward Islands, located southeast of mainland South Africa, have experienced even lower temperatures, but these islands have highland climates that are sub-Antarctic in nature.
In Sutherland, snowfall is common during the winter months, and precipitation ranges from 170mm to 300mm, mostly in the form of rain. The coldest temperature recorded in Sutherland was -16.4 °C on July 12th, 2003, and the lowest daytime temperature was recorded at -6 °C on August 2nd, 2012. Sutherland has a semi-arid climate.
This is a signed and embossed Open Edition print.
$800.00 – $1 300.00
Kisses Of Light
Kisses Of Light
The Hantam Karoo is a semi-arid region situated in the Northern Cape province of South Africa. It is known for its unique biodiversity, arid landscapes, and scarce vegetation. The name “Hantam” comes from the Khoisan word “hantam,” which means “where the red bulbs grow,” referring to the indigenous geophyte plants that flower in the area. The Hantam Karoo is renowned for its stark beauty, vast plains, rugged mountains, and rocky outcrops that dominate the landscape. The climate is harsh, with hot summers and cold winters, and the region experiences low rainfall. Despite its aridity, the Hantam Karoo has a diverse range of flora and fauna that are adapted to the harsh conditions. The area has an abundance of plant species such as succulents, shrubs, and grasses, and its wildlife includes various mammals like gemsbok, springbok, and Cape mountain zebra, as well as different bird species.
The region’s economy is mainly based on agriculture, with sheep farming being a prominent activity. However, tourism is also growing in importance as visitors are drawn to the region’s unique landscapes, outdoor activities like hiking and birdwatching, and its cultural heritage and historical sites. Additionally, the Hantam Karoo is famous for its wildflower displays during the spring months, attracting tourists from far and wide to witness the spectacular blooms.
Sutherland is a town located in South Africa that was established in 1855 to serve the needs of sheep farmers in the area. By 1872, the town had a population of 138 registered citizens living in 19 houses. The large Dutch Reformed church situated in the center of Sutherland was built in 1899.
During the Anglo-Boer War, the church was used as a fort by British soldiers who were garrisoned there. The town was the site of several engagements between British and Boer forces during the war. In one such battle, a group of 250 Boer commandos attacked the local British garrison for 10 hours, resulting in the ruins of a fort being found on the outskirts of town on the hill known as Rebelskop. This hill was named after this engagement.
John 12:35-36
Then Jesus said to them, “A little while longer the light is with you. Walk while you have the light, lest darkness overtake you; he who walks in darkness does not know where he is going. While you have the light, believe in the light, that you may become sons of light.”
A windmill in the Karoo is a typical South African farm scene, it speaks of life and provision.
Sutherland is also known for being the coldest town in South Africa, although the farm Buffelsfontein near Molteno holds the official lowest temperature record in Continental South Africa, which is -20.2 °C. The Prince Edward Islands, located southeast of mainland South Africa, have experienced even lower temperatures, but these islands have highland climates that are sub-Antarctic in nature.
In Sutherland, snowfall is common during the winter months, and precipitation ranges from 170mm to 300mm, mostly in the form of rain. The coldest temperature recorded in Sutherland was -16.4 °C on July 12th, 2003, and the lowest daytime temperature was recorded at -6 °C on August 2nd, 2012. Sutherland has a semi-arid climate.
This is a signed and embossed Open Edition print.
$800.00 – $1 300.00
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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.