The Quiet Storm
“Quiet Storm – Hex River Valley, South Africa” – In the hushed embrace of the Hex River Valley, beneath the towering silhouettes of Matroosberg and the Kwadouw Range, a quiet storm descends—not in fury, but in grace. A veil of soft rain drifts gently across the autumnal patchwork of vineyards below, each row in the valley burning with colour—deep burgundy, saffron, rusted ochres and greens—while the last golden light filters through the icy mist, bathing the scene in a fleeting, sacred glow.
Quiet Storm is a portrait of nature at her most introspective. The wind is hushed, the sky low and contemplative. It’s not drama that defines this moment, but stillness. This is the kind of storm that washes the soul rather than the land, and I stood with my 4×5 inch large format camera, waiting for that breathless balance between light and shadow, between colour and calm. It is the companion piece to Midas Gold, shot a breath to the left.
Photographed on Kodak Professional Ektar 100 film using a 6×12cm roll film back, the image bears all the hallmarks of this medium: ultra-vivid colours, extraordinary sharpness, and the fine-grain subtlety that only analogue can achieve. The character of the film allows the viewer to feel the crispness in the air, to almost hear the gentle hiss of rain on leaf and vine.
The Hex River Valley—gateway between the rugged Boland and the open heart of the Great Karoo—is a place I return to each year as May’s breath begins to cool the earth. Its palette in autumn is intoxicating, its shifting moods an ever-changing canvas. It is a land shaped by extremes: searing summers, snow-draped winters, and in moments like these, a rain that speaks of quiet blessing.
Matthew 6:45
He makes His sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust.
The verse from Matthew 6:45 resonates here: “He makes His sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust.”
In this moment, all stand equal under the storm, wrapped in the same fragile grace.
This piece is not just a landscape; it is a meditation on the gentle, necessary melancholy of the seasons. A reminder that beauty often arrives without spectacle. That the storm, when quiet, speaks most clearly.
This is a signed and embossed Open Edition print.
$1 050.00 – $1 350.00
The Quiet Storm
The Quiet Storm
“Quiet Storm – Hex River Valley, South Africa” – In the hushed embrace of the Hex River Valley, beneath the towering silhouettes of Matroosberg and the Kwadouw Range, a quiet storm descends—not in fury, but in grace. A veil of soft rain drifts gently across the autumnal patchwork of vineyards below, each row in the valley burning with colour—deep burgundy, saffron, rusted ochres and greens—while the last golden light filters through the icy mist, bathing the scene in a fleeting, sacred glow.
Quiet Storm is a portrait of nature at her most introspective. The wind is hushed, the sky low and contemplative. It’s not drama that defines this moment, but stillness. This is the kind of storm that washes the soul rather than the land, and I stood with my 4×5 inch large format camera, waiting for that breathless balance between light and shadow, between colour and calm. It is the companion piece to Midas Gold, shot a breath to the left.
Photographed on Kodak Professional Ektar 100 film using a 6×12cm roll film back, the image bears all the hallmarks of this medium: ultra-vivid colours, extraordinary sharpness, and the fine-grain subtlety that only analogue can achieve. The character of the film allows the viewer to feel the crispness in the air, to almost hear the gentle hiss of rain on leaf and vine.
The Hex River Valley—gateway between the rugged Boland and the open heart of the Great Karoo—is a place I return to each year as May’s breath begins to cool the earth. Its palette in autumn is intoxicating, its shifting moods an ever-changing canvas. It is a land shaped by extremes: searing summers, snow-draped winters, and in moments like these, a rain that speaks of quiet blessing.
Matthew 6:45
He makes His sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust.
The verse from Matthew 6:45 resonates here: “He makes His sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust.”
In this moment, all stand equal under the storm, wrapped in the same fragile grace.
This piece is not just a landscape; it is a meditation on the gentle, necessary melancholy of the seasons. A reminder that beauty often arrives without spectacle. That the storm, when quiet, speaks most clearly.
This is a signed and embossed Open Edition print.
$1 050.00 – $1 350.00
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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.