The Ghostly Oak Brooms
Price range: $1 500.00 through $2 000.00
The Ghostly Oak Brooms
"The Ghostly Oak Brooms – Bo-Swaarmoed Pass, Ceres, South Africa" - There is a quiet mysticism that settles over the high plains of the Bo-Swaarmoed Pass, especially in the stark stillness of winter. The Ghostly Oak Brooms captures this elusive mood: a haunting, painterly portrait of nature suspended in solemn grace, where the wind has dropped, the clouds hang heavy, and the land exhales frost.
Shot using Nikon professional equipment in the rugged Matroosberg mountains just outside Ceres, this photograph reveals the twisted silhouettes of bare oak trees—stripped of foliage, yet charged with presence. Their spectral branches rise like ancient brooms sweeping across a slate-grey sky, echoing old stories whispered by stone, bark, and wind.
This high plateau, over 1,000 metres above sea level, forms part of the Koue Bokkeveld (“cold antelope field”)—a region known for its biting winters, snow-draped landscapes, and a raw beauty rarely encountered. During the summer, these lands yield some of the Western Cape’s most prized deciduous fruit. But in winter, they speak in a different voice—more poetic, more profound.
Isaiah 61:3
to grant to those who mourn in Zion—
to give them a beautiful headdress instead of ashes,
the oil of gladness instead of mourning,
the garment of praise instead of a faint spirit;
that they may be called oaks of righteousness,
the planting of the Lord, that he may be glorified.
Infused with the spiritual resonance of Isaiah 61:3: “…that they may be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that He may be glorified,” this image transforms from mere landscape to layered metaphor. The trees—bare, enduring, reaching—become symbols of resilience, mourning, and eventual renewal. What may seem barren is in fact sacred; what appears ghostly is deeply rooted.
The Ghostly Oak Brooms is as much a visual meditation as it is a landscape. The subtle gradations of tone, the play of light and shadow across frozen ground, and the eerie majesty of the skeletal trees—all are rendered with the precision and soul that only masterful photography and natural light can achieve. There is no artifice here—only truth, presence, and profound quiet.
The Ghostly Oak Brooms is a signed and embossed Limited Edition print series, in an exclusive collection. This work is printed on museum-grade archival paper or canvas to ensure exceptional longevity and fidelity. Each print is a collectable, a story, a still moment that speaks to those who appreciate the deep, often unseen poetry of Africa’s winter landscapes.
This is not just a photograph. It is a passage into memory, mood, and the sacred silence of the Koue Bokkeveld, an area where the plains are harsh, the mountains high, and the area is breathtakingly beautiful, and in winter, as cold as it can get.
This is a signed and embossed Limited Edition print, strictly limited to just 25 pieces, ensuring its exclusivity.
The Ghostly Oak Brooms
The Ghostly Oak Brooms
"The Ghostly Oak Brooms – Bo-Swaarmoed Pass, Ceres, South Africa" - There is a quiet mysticism that settles over the high plains of the Bo-Swaarmoed Pass, especially in the stark stillness of winter. The Ghostly Oak Brooms captures this elusive mood: a haunting, painterly portrait of nature suspended in solemn grace, where the wind has dropped, the clouds hang heavy, and the land exhales frost.
Shot using Nikon professional equipment in the rugged Matroosberg mountains just outside Ceres, this photograph reveals the twisted silhouettes of bare oak trees—stripped of foliage, yet charged with presence. Their spectral branches rise like ancient brooms sweeping across a slate-grey sky, echoing old stories whispered by stone, bark, and wind.
This high plateau, over 1,000 metres above sea level, forms part of the Koue Bokkeveld (“cold antelope field”)—a region known for its biting winters, snow-draped landscapes, and a raw beauty rarely encountered. During the summer, these lands yield some of the Western Cape’s most prized deciduous fruit. But in winter, they speak in a different voice—more poetic, more profound.
Isaiah 61:3
to grant to those who mourn in Zion—
to give them a beautiful headdress instead of ashes,
the oil of gladness instead of mourning,
the garment of praise instead of a faint spirit;
that they may be called oaks of righteousness,
the planting of the Lord, that he may be glorified.
Infused with the spiritual resonance of Isaiah 61:3: “…that they may be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that He may be glorified,” this image transforms from mere landscape to layered metaphor. The trees—bare, enduring, reaching—become symbols of resilience, mourning, and eventual renewal. What may seem barren is in fact sacred; what appears ghostly is deeply rooted.
The Ghostly Oak Brooms is as much a visual meditation as it is a landscape. The subtle gradations of tone, the play of light and shadow across frozen ground, and the eerie majesty of the skeletal trees—all are rendered with the precision and soul that only masterful photography and natural light can achieve. There is no artifice here—only truth, presence, and profound quiet.
The Ghostly Oak Brooms is a signed and embossed Limited Edition print series, in an exclusive collection. This work is printed on museum-grade archival paper or canvas to ensure exceptional longevity and fidelity. Each print is a collectable, a story, a still moment that speaks to those who appreciate the deep, often unseen poetry of Africa’s winter landscapes.
This is not just a photograph. It is a passage into memory, mood, and the sacred silence of the Koue Bokkeveld, an area where the plains are harsh, the mountains high, and the area is breathtakingly beautiful, and in winter, as cold as it can get.
This is a signed and embossed Limited Edition print, strictly limited to just 25 pieces, ensuring its exclusivity.
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.