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About the Photographs |
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Equipment
Most
West Wind Vistas
images are a composite created in Gary's
digital darkroom from a series of photographs. Gary
especially enjoys the challenge of using both his technical and
artistic skills to achieve the goal of a final product that
reproduces the scene as it looked the day he shot the images.
In 2006,
Gary moved from film to an all-digital system using a Canon 5D
camera. The
West Wind Vistas images on this website were shot
with either a Canon EOS3 using traditional 35mm slide film or with
the Canon 5D. When using film, Gary
preferred Fujifilm Velvia 100F for its rich, saturated
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Printing
All photographs are printed in Gary's
studio. He has now added an Epson R2400 for smaller images and
note cards. Larger images are printed with an Epson 7800 printer.
West Wind Vistas,
whether limited or open editions and including note cards, are printed using archival papers and pigment inks.
Photographs printed using these combinations of ink and paper
have been tested by
Wilhelm-Research. Test results indicate
that all
West Wind Vistas
photographs should not fade or show color changes for
more than 100 years when displayed under glazing with UV protection. |
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Limited or Open
Edition Prints / Framing
Limited
edition photographs are signed and numbered. They are offered
as prints only or with standard custom framing, which includes a
white six-ply archival mat, UV-protection non-reflective glazing and
a contemporary black metal frame. |
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Large and
Unusual Sizes
West Wind Vistas photographs typically have unique
aspect ratios which result in unusual print sizes. Therefore, each photograph has its own size and price list.
Visit The Galleries
to select the type of images you want to view. Then you can
click on a thumbnail to see a larger version of the photo, the sizes
available and the prices.
Do you need a really big piece of
art to hang behind a sofa, above a stairway or over a large
fireplace? Many
West Wind Vistas
photographs are available in VERY LARGE sizes by special request (frame sizes up to
five feet on the long side.) Give
us a call at 316.613.3456 or send an
email for more information. |
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Questions?
If you have
any questions about the photographs, the techniques, ordering or
anything else, please send us an email
or stop by our booth at an art show - check the
schedule to see when we'll be near your area. |
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