The Dubai Fountain
“The Dubai Fountain – Dubai, UAE” – At the confluence of artistry, architecture, and awe, The Dubai Fountain rises—not as a structure, but as a living spectacle choreographed to light and sound. Captured on an October evening as dusk surrendered to twilight, this photograph frames a moment when time itself seems to pause in reverence. Water, illuminated by a thousand lights, surges heavenward in graceful arcs—an ephemeral cathedral carved from spray and song.
Shot from the heart of Downtown Dubai, this image offers more than a glimpse into one of the world’s grandest performances. It is a celebration of motion and stillness, of the harmony between human ingenuity and divine rhythm. The composition balances the towering presence of nearby skyscrapers with the kinetic poetry of the fountain’s dance, casting the viewer into a dreamscape where light bends with grace and music finds shape in water.
Set on the 30-acre Burj Lake, The Dubai Fountain spans over 900 feet—longer than two football fields—its elegant design unfolding through concentric circles and twin arcs. Over 6,600 superlights and 25 colour projectors paint the evening air with visual symphonies, creating a kaleidoscope of over 1,000 distinct water expressions. In this particular frame, the moment is mid-rise, as if the city itself were exhaling a prayer of light.
Joel 3:18
And it will come to pass in that day
That the mountains shall drip with new wine,
The hills shall flow with milk,
And all the brooks of Judah shall be flooded with water;
A fountain shall flow from the house of the Lord
And water the Valley of Acacias.
From classical overtures to Arabic ballads and global anthems, the fountain’s soundtrack is a hymnbook of global cultures, mirroring Dubai’s soul as a city without borders. The verse from Joel 3:18: resonates here with divine synchronicity: “A fountain shall flow from the house of the Lord…” Water as life, as blessing, as beauty flowing into the desert, echoing ancient promises beneath modern skies.
This piece belongs in the collection of those who recognise water not simply as an element, but as an emotion. For those drawn to rare juxtapositions—of serenity and spectacle, precision and poetry—this photograph offers a still point in the turning world. It is a reverent tribute to flow, light, and longing in one of Earth’s most opulent oases.
This is a signed and embossed Open Edition print.
$800.00 – $1 300.00
The Dubai Fountain
The Dubai Fountain
“The Dubai Fountain – Dubai, UAE” – At the confluence of artistry, architecture, and awe, The Dubai Fountain rises—not as a structure, but as a living spectacle choreographed to light and sound. Captured on an October evening as dusk surrendered to twilight, this photograph frames a moment when time itself seems to pause in reverence. Water, illuminated by a thousand lights, surges heavenward in graceful arcs—an ephemeral cathedral carved from spray and song.
Shot from the heart of Downtown Dubai, this image offers more than a glimpse into one of the world’s grandest performances. It is a celebration of motion and stillness, of the harmony between human ingenuity and divine rhythm. The composition balances the towering presence of nearby skyscrapers with the kinetic poetry of the fountain’s dance, casting the viewer into a dreamscape where light bends with grace and music finds shape in water.
Set on the 30-acre Burj Lake, The Dubai Fountain spans over 900 feet—longer than two football fields—its elegant design unfolding through concentric circles and twin arcs. Over 6,600 superlights and 25 colour projectors paint the evening air with visual symphonies, creating a kaleidoscope of over 1,000 distinct water expressions. In this particular frame, the moment is mid-rise, as if the city itself were exhaling a prayer of light.
Joel 3:18
And it will come to pass in that day
That the mountains shall drip with new wine,
The hills shall flow with milk,
And all the brooks of Judah shall be flooded with water;
A fountain shall flow from the house of the Lord
And water the Valley of Acacias.
From classical overtures to Arabic ballads and global anthems, the fountain’s soundtrack is a hymnbook of global cultures, mirroring Dubai’s soul as a city without borders. The verse from Joel 3:18: resonates here with divine synchronicity: “A fountain shall flow from the house of the Lord…” Water as life, as blessing, as beauty flowing into the desert, echoing ancient promises beneath modern skies.
This piece belongs in the collection of those who recognise water not simply as an element, but as an emotion. For those drawn to rare juxtapositions—of serenity and spectacle, precision and poetry—this photograph offers a still point in the turning world. It is a reverent tribute to flow, light, and longing in one of Earth’s most opulent oases.
This is a signed and embossed Open Edition print.
$800.00 – $1 300.00
Print Information
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.