The Killers
Norway
It is not that challenging to take a photograph of an orca – all that is needed is a bit of research, an experienced boat captain and an appetite for the sea. It is, however, extremely difficult to take a picture of an orca that is exciting, close and immersive and until this last trip to Norway, I had failed. Nothing I had taken before was special and nothing certainly constituted art.The problem has always been two-fold. Firstly, I am too far away and secondly, my angle of view is too high because whatever boat I am on does not allow a shooting position close enough to the water.
AVAILABLE SIZES:
Standard
- Image Size: 30” x 76"
- Framed with a 3” Mat: 41” x 87"
- Framed with a 5” Mat: 45” x 91"
Large
- Image Size: 40” x 101"
- Framed with a 3” Mat: 51” x 112"
- Framed with a 5” Mat: 55” x 116"
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Jaws
False Bay, South Africa 2011
When my curtain is drawn, this will still probably be my most widely published reportage photograph. It came after twenty eight unsuccessful hours lying face down on a boat deck in False Bay near Cape Town. Sharks only tend to predate on seals in the early morning and there is no reason why this should happen anywhere near a boat. The odds are low and patience is a most necessary prerequisite for this type of pursuit. This shot was captured on my ninth winter morning at sea and its clarity is great testimony to the capability of professional Nikon camera bodies and lenses. In darker hours after an unsuccessful shoot, I sometimes have to remind myself that this is my image and always will be.
AVAILABLE SIZES:
LARGE: Edition of 12
- Image: 56" x 84" (143 x 213 cm)
- Framed: 67" x 95" (171 cm x 242 cm)
STANDARD: Edition of 12
- Image: 37" x 56" (94 cm x 141 cm)
- Framed: 48" x 67" (122 cm x 171 cm)
We ship worldwide and use a multitude of providers to safely deliver your artwork. Domestic delivery and installation may also be available via Hilton Contemporary’s private art shuttle. Please inquire.