Strike Two
Price range: $1 500.00 through $2 000.00
Strike Two
"Strike Two - Augrabies In Flood - Augrabies Falls, South Africa" - A rare confluence of elemental power and sacred symbolism, Strike Two captures a fleeting, electrifying moment over one of Africa’s most awe-inspiring natural monuments—Augrabies Falls, in full flood.
Shot on location in Augrabies Falls National Park, Northern Cape, South Africa, this image seizes the exact instant twin lightning strikes ignite the evening sky, casting incandescent veins of light over the roiling waters below. The falls, known by the indigenous Khoi as Aukoerebis—“Place of Great Noise”—roar with the weight of the swollen Orange River, plunging sixty meters into a thunderous granite chasm. In this annual flood state, the landscape speaks not just of geology and geography, but of myth, power, and revelation.
As the viewer's gaze is drawn into the depths of the 240-meter-deep gorge, carved by millennia of erosion and legend, a silent question echoes in the thunder: what lies beneath? Lore speaks of alluvial diamonds hidden in the swirl-hole at the base of the falls—Africa’s hidden fire sealed in stone.
Revelation 8:5
Then the angel took the censer, filled it with fire from the altar, and hurled it on the earth; and there came peals of thunder, rumblings, flashes of lightning and an earthquake.
This image finds spiritual resonance in Revelation 8:5. The verse serves not merely as inspiration but as invocation, echoing the apocalyptic majesty of the scene—a reminder of the sublime, the divine, and the untamed.
In the surrounding terrain, the noble Aloe dichotoma—the quiver tree—rises like a sentinel of endurance. Indigenous to this semi-desert landscape, it embodies resilience, ritual, and rootedness. Once used by the San people to craft arrow quivers, the tree is now a symbol of timelessness in a land shaped by extremes.
This is more than a photograph. It is a visual psalm—an invocation of African earth and sky. A testament to nature’s raw artistry, offered now as a final, singular acquisition for collectors who understand the value of rarity, story, and place.
Strike Two is presented as a signed and embossed Limited Edition print series, in an exclusive collection. Printed on archival-grade museum paper, each detail—each bolt of lightning, every shadowed crevice—is rendered with reverent precision, no AI. Explore our limited edition sister image to Strike Two, Heaven's Fire and make this a two-part series collection.
This is a signed and embossed Limited Edition print. (1/25)
Strike Two
Strike Two
"Strike Two - Augrabies In Flood - Augrabies Falls, South Africa" - A rare confluence of elemental power and sacred symbolism, Strike Two captures a fleeting, electrifying moment over one of Africa’s most awe-inspiring natural monuments—Augrabies Falls, in full flood.
Shot on location in Augrabies Falls National Park, Northern Cape, South Africa, this image seizes the exact instant twin lightning strikes ignite the evening sky, casting incandescent veins of light over the roiling waters below. The falls, known by the indigenous Khoi as Aukoerebis—“Place of Great Noise”—roar with the weight of the swollen Orange River, plunging sixty meters into a thunderous granite chasm. In this annual flood state, the landscape speaks not just of geology and geography, but of myth, power, and revelation.
As the viewer's gaze is drawn into the depths of the 240-meter-deep gorge, carved by millennia of erosion and legend, a silent question echoes in the thunder: what lies beneath? Lore speaks of alluvial diamonds hidden in the swirl-hole at the base of the falls—Africa’s hidden fire sealed in stone.
Revelation 8:5
Then the angel took the censer, filled it with fire from the altar, and hurled it on the earth; and there came peals of thunder, rumblings, flashes of lightning and an earthquake.
This image finds spiritual resonance in Revelation 8:5. The verse serves not merely as inspiration but as invocation, echoing the apocalyptic majesty of the scene—a reminder of the sublime, the divine, and the untamed.
In the surrounding terrain, the noble Aloe dichotoma—the quiver tree—rises like a sentinel of endurance. Indigenous to this semi-desert landscape, it embodies resilience, ritual, and rootedness. Once used by the San people to craft arrow quivers, the tree is now a symbol of timelessness in a land shaped by extremes.
This is more than a photograph. It is a visual psalm—an invocation of African earth and sky. A testament to nature’s raw artistry, offered now as a final, singular acquisition for collectors who understand the value of rarity, story, and place.
Strike Two is presented as a signed and embossed Limited Edition print series, in an exclusive collection. Printed on archival-grade museum paper, each detail—each bolt of lightning, every shadowed crevice—is rendered with reverent precision, no AI. Explore our limited edition sister image to Strike Two, Heaven's Fire and make this a two-part series collection.
This is a signed and embossed Limited Edition print. (1/25)
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.