Oasis In The Desert
"Oasis In The Desert – Sossusvlei, Namibia" - In the heart of one of the world’s oldest deserts, where silence is measured in centuries and sand flows like memory, a lone acacia tree rises as sentinel and sanctuary. Oasis In The Desert was captured in the late afternoon light of Sossusvlei, Namibia, using a 4×5 inch large format camera and a 6x12cm roll film back on Kodak Ektar 100 film—a deliberate, analogue process that slows time and deepens presence.
This tranquil scene—a patch of stubborn green scrub clinging to life and the lone acacia offering shelter to birds and the occasional oryx—becomes a quiet meditation on resilience and grace. Here, life does not bloom in defiance of the desert but in conversation with it. The textures are soft yet precise, the colours rich but grounded, rendered with the ultra-fine grain and vivid tones that only Kodak Ektar 100 can provide. There is a tangible weight to the image, a filmic warmth that digital can never replicate. It is not simply seen—it is felt.
Sossusvlei, surrounded by towering red dunes sculpted by aeons of wind, is a land of extremes: arid, ancient, elemental. And yet, in this image, the desert yields a rare moment of gentleness. Oasis In The Desert invites the viewer to see more than sand and sun—to notice the subtle signs of abundance in scarcity, and the sacred geometry of survival.
Isaiah 35:1-2
The wilderness and the wasteland shall be glad for them,
And the desert shall rejoice and blossom as the rose;
It shall blossom abundantly and rejoice,
Even with joy and singing.
The glory of Lebanon shall be given to it,
The excellence of Carmel and Sharon.
They shall see the glory of the Lord,
The excellency of our God.
The scripture from Isaiah 35:1–2: breathes into this moment: “The wilderness and the wasteland shall be glad for them,And the desert shall rejoice and blossom as the rose…”
This verse echoes through the image as a quiet hymn to nature’s providence—to the unseen hand that causes even the driest lands to bloom.
This piece speaks directly to collectors who seek meaning behind minimalism, and who appreciate the technical mastery and soulful intention behind every frame. It is an image rooted in place, process, and patience—African in spirit, universal in resonance.
This is a signed and embossed Open Edition print.
$1 050.00 – $1 350.00
Oasis In The Desert
Oasis In The Desert
"Oasis In The Desert – Sossusvlei, Namibia" - In the heart of one of the world’s oldest deserts, where silence is measured in centuries and sand flows like memory, a lone acacia tree rises as sentinel and sanctuary. Oasis In The Desert was captured in the late afternoon light of Sossusvlei, Namibia, using a 4×5 inch large format camera and a 6x12cm roll film back on Kodak Ektar 100 film—a deliberate, analogue process that slows time and deepens presence.
This tranquil scene—a patch of stubborn green scrub clinging to life and the lone acacia offering shelter to birds and the occasional oryx—becomes a quiet meditation on resilience and grace. Here, life does not bloom in defiance of the desert but in conversation with it. The textures are soft yet precise, the colours rich but grounded, rendered with the ultra-fine grain and vivid tones that only Kodak Ektar 100 can provide. There is a tangible weight to the image, a filmic warmth that digital can never replicate. It is not simply seen—it is felt.
Sossusvlei, surrounded by towering red dunes sculpted by aeons of wind, is a land of extremes: arid, ancient, elemental. And yet, in this image, the desert yields a rare moment of gentleness. Oasis In The Desert invites the viewer to see more than sand and sun—to notice the subtle signs of abundance in scarcity, and the sacred geometry of survival.
Isaiah 35:1-2
The wilderness and the wasteland shall be glad for them,
And the desert shall rejoice and blossom as the rose;
It shall blossom abundantly and rejoice,
Even with joy and singing.
The glory of Lebanon shall be given to it,
The excellence of Carmel and Sharon.
They shall see the glory of the Lord,
The excellency of our God.
The scripture from Isaiah 35:1–2: breathes into this moment: “The wilderness and the wasteland shall be glad for them,And the desert shall rejoice and blossom as the rose…”
This verse echoes through the image as a quiet hymn to nature’s providence—to the unseen hand that causes even the driest lands to bloom.
This piece speaks directly to collectors who seek meaning behind minimalism, and who appreciate the technical mastery and soulful intention behind every frame. It is an image rooted in place, process, and patience—African in spirit, universal in resonance.
This is a signed and embossed Open Edition print.
$1 050.00 – $1 350.00
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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.