The Kokerboom At Pleroma
"The Quiver Tree at Pleroma – Kammieskroon, South Africa" - In the heart of Namaqualand, beneath the vast skies and scorched stone of the Kamiesberg range, stands a lone sentinel—ancient, iconic, and illuminated in the waning light of a late summer afternoon. The Quiver Tree at Pleroma is a masterful photographic meditation on resilience, presence, and place. Captured on panoramic film just south of Springbok, near Kamieskroon, this image is a quiet hymn to the soul of the Northern Cape.
Framed by towering granite formations and bathed in golden, reflected light, the quiver tree (Aloidendron dichotomum) appears almost sculptural—its luminous branches reaching skyward in quiet reverence. The shot, executed with precision and care, involved the use of eight carefully positioned reflector boards, delicately bouncing sunlight back onto the tree as the sun dropped rapidly toward the horizon. This is a challenging process as light changes so quickly as the sun begins to fall below the horizon. There was constant adjusting of the reflector boards to get the scene lit properly. At over 42°C, this image was hard-won through sweat, timing, an intimate knowledge of the land and with the help of my dear friend Koos in perfectly positioning the boards,
Psalms 16:11
You will show me the path of life;
In Your presence is fullness of joy;
At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.
The name Pleroma, meaning "fullness" in ancient Greek, is a reference to divine completeness—a fitting context for the tree’s glowing, almost celestial appearance. This symbolism is further deepened by Psalms 16:11.
In the quiet wilderness, with only stone, wind, and sky for company, this tree becomes a symbol of spiritual clarity and joy found not in abundance, but in simplicity.
Photographed using a Fuji GX 617 Panoramic medium format film camera on Kodak Professional Ektar 100, this image exhibits exceptional colour fidelity, ultra-fine grain, and edge sharpness. The cinematic VISION Film technology infuses the scene with a depth and richness that digital formats simply cannot replicate. The warm hues, crisp textures, and painterly saturation are all testaments to the craft of analogue photography and the patience it demands.
The Quiver Tree at Pleroma is presented as a signed and embossed Limited Edition print (1/25), with 25 editions still available in the series. Printed on museum-quality archival paper, it is intended for collectors who value not only what is seen, but what is felt.
This is more than a landscape. It is a sacred encounter—a convergence of earth, light, and soul in a uniquely African setting.
This is a signed and embossed Limited Edition print. (1/25)
$1 500.00 – $2 000.00
The Kokerboom At Pleroma
The Kokerboom At Pleroma
"The Quiver Tree at Pleroma – Kammieskroon, South Africa" - In the heart of Namaqualand, beneath the vast skies and scorched stone of the Kamiesberg range, stands a lone sentinel—ancient, iconic, and illuminated in the waning light of a late summer afternoon. The Quiver Tree at Pleroma is a masterful photographic meditation on resilience, presence, and place. Captured on panoramic film just south of Springbok, near Kamieskroon, this image is a quiet hymn to the soul of the Northern Cape.
Framed by towering granite formations and bathed in golden, reflected light, the quiver tree (Aloidendron dichotomum) appears almost sculptural—its luminous branches reaching skyward in quiet reverence. The shot, executed with precision and care, involved the use of eight carefully positioned reflector boards, delicately bouncing sunlight back onto the tree as the sun dropped rapidly toward the horizon. This is a challenging process as light changes so quickly as the sun begins to fall below the horizon. There was constant adjusting of the reflector boards to get the scene lit properly. At over 42°C, this image was hard-won through sweat, timing, an intimate knowledge of the land and with the help of my dear friend Koos in perfectly positioning the boards,
Psalms 16:11
You will show me the path of life;
In Your presence is fullness of joy;
At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.
The name Pleroma, meaning "fullness" in ancient Greek, is a reference to divine completeness—a fitting context for the tree’s glowing, almost celestial appearance. This symbolism is further deepened by Psalms 16:11.
In the quiet wilderness, with only stone, wind, and sky for company, this tree becomes a symbol of spiritual clarity and joy found not in abundance, but in simplicity.
Photographed using a Fuji GX 617 Panoramic medium format film camera on Kodak Professional Ektar 100, this image exhibits exceptional colour fidelity, ultra-fine grain, and edge sharpness. The cinematic VISION Film technology infuses the scene with a depth and richness that digital formats simply cannot replicate. The warm hues, crisp textures, and painterly saturation are all testaments to the craft of analogue photography and the patience it demands.
The Quiver Tree at Pleroma is presented as a signed and embossed Limited Edition print (1/25), with 25 editions still available in the series. Printed on museum-quality archival paper, it is intended for collectors who value not only what is seen, but what is felt.
This is more than a landscape. It is a sacred encounter—a convergence of earth, light, and soul in a uniquely African setting.
This is a signed and embossed Limited Edition print. (1/25)
$1 500.00 – $2 000.00
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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.