The Promise
“The Promise – Cape Town, South Africa” – Suspended between storm and serenity, The Promise captures one of Cape Town’s rarest and most ethereal spectacles—a rainbow arched across the heart of the city, moments after a passing rainstorm. Photographed from the open door of a helicopter in flight over the harbour, this image renders the Mother City not only as a geographical landmark, but as a spiritual beacon—a place where light meets land in reverence.
With the brooding majesty of Table Mountain anchoring the background, the cityscape unfolds beneath a glistening arc of colour, like a blessing from the heavens. Each element speaks with quiet clarity: the sea, rippling in soft metallic hues; the harbour, momentarily stilled by light; and the rooftops, kissed by the final drops of rain. It’s a portrait of renewal, of the sacred woven into the everyday.
Genesis 9:13
I set My rainbow in the cloud, and it shall be for the sign of the covenant between Me and the earth.
Inspired by Genesis 9:13: “I set My rainbow in the cloud, and it shall be for the sign of the covenant between Me and the earth”—this work serves as a visual covenant itself. It is both a reminder and a reassurance: beauty still breaks through, even after the storm. And in this break, there is a divine promise—a luminous thread connecting earth and sky, soul and sight.
Cape Town, founded in 1652, is a city layered with narrative. Rich in cultural texture and diversity, it is as much a story as it is a setting. From the vibrant streets of Bo-Kaap to the deep blues of the Atlantic Ocean, this is a place where contrasts collide to create something rare and unforgettable. It is a city shaped by struggle, resilience, and grace.
The Promise honours that complexity, choosing a fleeting moment in which nature itself seems to pause—to acknowledge the beauty of the city it shelters, and the people who call it home. In the silence that follows the storm, a story is etched across the sky—a story of hope, belonging, and enduring light.
This is a signed and embossed Open Edition print.
$800.00 – $1 300.00
The Promise
The Promise
“The Promise – Cape Town, South Africa” – Suspended between storm and serenity, The Promise captures one of Cape Town’s rarest and most ethereal spectacles—a rainbow arched across the heart of the city, moments after a passing rainstorm. Photographed from the open door of a helicopter in flight over the harbour, this image renders the Mother City not only as a geographical landmark, but as a spiritual beacon—a place where light meets land in reverence.
With the brooding majesty of Table Mountain anchoring the background, the cityscape unfolds beneath a glistening arc of colour, like a blessing from the heavens. Each element speaks with quiet clarity: the sea, rippling in soft metallic hues; the harbour, momentarily stilled by light; and the rooftops, kissed by the final drops of rain. It’s a portrait of renewal, of the sacred woven into the everyday.
Genesis 9:13
I set My rainbow in the cloud, and it shall be for the sign of the covenant between Me and the earth.
Inspired by Genesis 9:13: “I set My rainbow in the cloud, and it shall be for the sign of the covenant between Me and the earth”—this work serves as a visual covenant itself. It is both a reminder and a reassurance: beauty still breaks through, even after the storm. And in this break, there is a divine promise—a luminous thread connecting earth and sky, soul and sight.
Cape Town, founded in 1652, is a city layered with narrative. Rich in cultural texture and diversity, it is as much a story as it is a setting. From the vibrant streets of Bo-Kaap to the deep blues of the Atlantic Ocean, this is a place where contrasts collide to create something rare and unforgettable. It is a city shaped by struggle, resilience, and grace.
The Promise honours that complexity, choosing a fleeting moment in which nature itself seems to pause—to acknowledge the beauty of the city it shelters, and the people who call it home. In the silence that follows the storm, a story is etched across the sky—a story of hope, belonging, and enduring light.
This is a signed and embossed Open Edition print.
$800.00 – $1 300.00
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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.