About This Photograph
Storm light is always a gamble wherever you photograph. But when you're in Provence for only a short time during lavender season, timing matters. After being skunked out the night before, I watched as heavy storm clouds formed to the northwest and began to move across the Valensole Plateau that afternoon. I knew it could be a dud, but I also knew there was a real chance the sun could break at just the right moment.
Thankfully, it did!
In the final hour as sunset began to set in, sunlight started filtering beneath the storm edge and lit up the lavender fields in deep purples and blues as a brilliant rainbow formed across the horizon. In fact, if you look close at a larger print of this photograph, you'll see the faint second arc of a double rainbow beginning to emerge. Rows of lavender pull your eye straight towards the distant hills and give the scene a sense of both scale and symmetry.
This was easily the best light I experienced during my time in Provence. One full evening for almost three hours, the storms rolled in and out, and amazingly clean light showcased the beauty of this iconic landscape of Provence. When printed large in a wide panoramic format, this piece from Valensole brings energy, color and movement into any space and works beautifully as a signature statement piece as both a metal and acrylic print. Shortly after this rainbow, the sunset lit up in beautiful colors over the distant mountains in my other piece, Provence Sunset Panorama.
Location
Valensole Plateau, Provence, France
Edition
Limited Edition Run of 200 (Paper Prints Open Edition)
Aspect
Panoramic
Fine Art Print Styles
I offer a number of print styles for my fine art nature photography prints. Below are the different styles you can choose from as you consider your art purchase. All formats with the exception of archival paper prints come ready to hang as is without any need for framing. However, optional external framing can be added if desired. Feel free to contact me with any questions you may have regarding these print styles. For more detailed information on my print styles, please visit my fine art prints page.
Signature Series Acrylic Prints (Ready to Hang)
If you’re looking for luxury and quality, then choosing arcylic for your artwork will certainly make it stand out! Details from the image emerge from the acrylic in an almost HD-like appearance due due to the transparency layer that is infused with iridium particles and is encapsulated in a layer suspended between the white poly surface and Acrylic. I also offer upgrades to TruLife acrylic and both Lumachrome and Ultra HD acrylic papers.. The final product is finished with a recessed float mount that allows for easy hanging without the need of an external frame creating a modern gallery look that is perfect for any home or office. Additionally, Italian hand-made ROMA frames can be added to any acrylic piece.
Signature Series Chromaluxe Metal Prints (Ready to Hang)
Using a method called dye sublimation, Chromaluxe is my choice for metal prints. Chromaluxe metal prints are created by taking an archival fine art print and infusing it into an aluminum sheet, creating a much more durable and visually stunning product than printing directly to aluminum like other metal print methods. Surprisingly light-weight, Chromaluxe metal prints are resistant to scratching while having that shiny, high gloss look that makes an image pop! Larson Juhl and box framed Chromaluxe metal prints are available upon request.
Signature Series Frames (Ready to Hang)
While all of my mounted print styles come ready to hang without the need of an external frame, sometimes collectors want that extra touch of elegance. For that reason, I offer ROMA frames on all of my acrylic, metal and canvas prints. Plaque mount prints can also be framed with Larson Juhl frames. Standard styles include the Tabacchino line, but other ROMA lines are available on request.
