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Vita #2

platinum print on Herschel

Print 1 from a limited edition of 8

Image Size 32 × 26 cm / 12.6 × 10.2 in

Paper Size 38 × 48 cm / 15.0 × 18.9 in

From the artist

This photograph marked a turning point for me.

It needed a 30-second exposure because the light was so low. If you look closely you can see how the model's breathing has softened all the detail of her chest, ribs and belly.

Emerson wrote about two hypothetical photographers, each making a picture of the same tree. One of them showed the tree, with every leaf and branch in perfect detail. The other made a photo full of motion and blur because they photographed the wind rather than the tree.

It took me a while to realise it, but this is my photograph of the wind, not the tree. It opened my eyes to the possibilities of movement as another emotional dimension in my work.

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CHF 1,200.00

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The photographs on this page show the specific signed and numbered print available for purchase. I made and inspected it myself.

Every print is covered by my 30-day return policy and lifetime workmanship guarantee.

30-day return: You may return the print undamaged within 30 days of delivery. I’ll refund the purchase price and outbound shipping charge; return shipping is your responsibility.

Lifetime workmanship guarantee: If your print develops a quality problem caused by my workmanship, I’ll replace it free of charge for as long as you own it.

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