Midas Gold
Midas Gold
"Midas Gold – Hex River Valley, South Africa" - Bathed in a fleeting golden hush, Midas Gold captures a rare and luminous moment as the Hex River Valley yields to the quiet touch of an autumn storm. Just a breath right of its companion piece Quiet Storm, this image reveals another facet of grace—where light becomes language, and the landscape, a whispered psalm.
The late afternoon sky is veiled in soft, silvery rain, while a gentle wind drifts through the vineyards below. Each leaf glistens like brushed gold, ignited by a diffused sun filtering through the storm’s misty veil. The vineyards, richly burnished in the colours of fall, spill across the valley like molten metal—ochres, coppers, deep ruby reds—under the soft glow of an ethereal light.
This scene was photographed on 4×5 large format with a 6×12 roll film back, using Kodak Professional Ektar 100. Revered for its ultra-fine grain, saturated palette and daylight-balanced profile, Ektar renders this moment with breathtaking fidelity. Every droplet, every shift in tone, every brush of gold across the leaves is rendered with a painter’s precision—a richness only analogue can truly achieve. It is not just a photograph, but a translation of atmosphere into permanence.
Surrounded by the monumental Hex River Mountains to the north and the Kwadouw range to the south, this narrow valley is a corridor of seasonal wonder. In late autumn, it dons its most opulent attire—a living mosaic of colour and light, framed by the grandeur of Matroosberg, one of the Western Cape’s highest peaks. This is a place of contrast and continuity, where the rugged meets the delicate, and storms do not roar—they reveal.
John 12:35-36
Jesus replied, “My light will shine for you just a little longer. Walk in the light while you can, so the darkness will not overtake you. Those who walk in the darkness cannot see where they are going. Put your trust in the light while there is still time; then you will become children of the light.”
The Scripture from John 12:35–36 gently echoes through this scene: “Put your trust in the light while there is still time.” There is something profoundly spiritual about this photograph—a reminder to pause, to witness, and to gather beauty while it lasts.
Midas Gold invites the viewer not only to see but to feel. It is a quiet luxury—a contemplative piece for those who seek not spectacle, but soul.
This is a signed and embossed Open Edition print.
Price range: $1 050.00 through $1 350.00
Midas Gold
Midas Gold
"Midas Gold – Hex River Valley, South Africa" - Bathed in a fleeting golden hush, Midas Gold captures a rare and luminous moment as the Hex River Valley yields to the quiet touch of an autumn storm. Just a breath right of its companion piece Quiet Storm, this image reveals another facet of grace—where light becomes language, and the landscape, a whispered psalm.
The late afternoon sky is veiled in soft, silvery rain, while a gentle wind drifts through the vineyards below. Each leaf glistens like brushed gold, ignited by a diffused sun filtering through the storm’s misty veil. The vineyards, richly burnished in the colours of fall, spill across the valley like molten metal—ochres, coppers, deep ruby reds—under the soft glow of an ethereal light.
This scene was photographed on 4×5 large format with a 6×12 roll film back, using Kodak Professional Ektar 100. Revered for its ultra-fine grain, saturated palette and daylight-balanced profile, Ektar renders this moment with breathtaking fidelity. Every droplet, every shift in tone, every brush of gold across the leaves is rendered with a painter’s precision—a richness only analogue can truly achieve. It is not just a photograph, but a translation of atmosphere into permanence.
Surrounded by the monumental Hex River Mountains to the north and the Kwadouw range to the south, this narrow valley is a corridor of seasonal wonder. In late autumn, it dons its most opulent attire—a living mosaic of colour and light, framed by the grandeur of Matroosberg, one of the Western Cape’s highest peaks. This is a place of contrast and continuity, where the rugged meets the delicate, and storms do not roar—they reveal.
John 12:35-36
Jesus replied, “My light will shine for you just a little longer. Walk in the light while you can, so the darkness will not overtake you. Those who walk in the darkness cannot see where they are going. Put your trust in the light while there is still time; then you will become children of the light.”
The Scripture from John 12:35–36 gently echoes through this scene: “Put your trust in the light while there is still time.” There is something profoundly spiritual about this photograph—a reminder to pause, to witness, and to gather beauty while it lasts.
Midas Gold invites the viewer not only to see but to feel. It is a quiet luxury—a contemplative piece for those who seek not spectacle, but soul.
This is a signed and embossed Open Edition print.
Price range: $1 050.00 through $1 350.00
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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.