The Prints

All images featured on this web site are available for sale as premium quality Fine Art giclėe prints.

From making the image using best practice (i.e. using tripods and remote switches for sharper stable shots), through to the final print, my over-riding aim is to offer the best quality product possible. Thus images with a reference number of ISMACD... followed by four digits were captured using an 11.1 megapixel Canon EOS 1Ds digital camera, while all newer images (numbered ISMACD_F or 83F then a four digit number) have been captured with a medium format 21.1 megapixel EOS 1Ds Mk III and are therefore, available in larger sizes. Prior to April 2009 images were captured using either Canon EF 70-200mm 1:2.8 L IS USM or EF 28-70mm 1:2.8 L zoom lenses. From March 2009 all images added will have been captured using either a Canon EF 24-105mm 1:4 L IS USM or a 100mm f2.8 USM Macro, both from Canon. Employed also are various solid and grad ND filters, polarisor and - on rare occasion - graduated colour filters as required. Post capture adjustments are done using Photoshop CS4.

Following a fully colour managed workflow, all prints are produced on an Epson Stylus Pro 3800 printer and therefore, utilise Epson’s superb UltraChrome K3 ink set.

The Papers

My preferred papers are Harman Baryta Fibregloss (now by Hahnemhule) and Hahnemuhle 308g Photo rag matte paper. Both of these papers are archival exhibition quality and feature excellent detail, colour accuracy and tonal range that result in prints that equal, if not surpass, that which is possible in a darkroom and which will last for just as long - in excess of a hundred years if properly framed behind UV protective glass. My particular favourite is the Baryta Fibregloss. A true photographic paper and made in the same way as its traditional darkroom predecessor, the results on this paper are simply stunning. But if you know your papers it's simply a choice of gloss or matte. Please be aware that care should be taken to avoid scuffing the delicate surface of the Photo rag. This should be borne in mind particularly when framing.

To avoid the potential pitfalls of posting framed images - and since I think framing is best done locally, to accurately compliment your own decor - all prints are unframed, signed (on the reverse) and dispatched in secure wide bore image grade tubes. Limited Editions will also be accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity, signed by me and detailing the edition number, print details and various other pieces of relevant information like paper type and printing method.

Sizes and pricing

The sizes right refer to the image dimensions. Not all images are printed at all the sizes stated and while there are some occasional odd sizes, all prints have a minimum border of two-and-a-half inches (approx 6.5cm) on at least three sides, the bottom border being wider and containing my name and image title as shown top right, which can remain or be cropped at your discretion.

All prices are inclusive of VAT and post and packing worldwide. Open edition prints dispatched to locations within the UK go by Royal Mail Special Delivery - Next Day and those outside the UK by Royal Mail International Signed-for. Limited Edition Prints are dispatched using Parcelforce Express and Global Priority.

Please be aware that whilst every effort will be made to dispatch your print "much" sooner, all images are printed to order and not held in stock so please allow up to 21 days for dispatch. As soon as I'm aware of your order I'll e-mail you a confirmation and let you know when your order is dispatched along with tracking details should you wish to use them.

For ease of credit card payment, and to allow you to acquire your investment with the minimum of fuss, secure online payments for this site are provided by PayPal. However, please be aware that you don't require a PayPal account to use PayPal, just a valid credit card, the payment process being only a few moments faster if you do have a PayPal account.

If you would prefer to pay by other means i.e. Cheque or Postal order please contact me at: iain@lightofgaeldom.com

Return policy

I hope that you will be delighted with your investment, however, if for any reason you are dissatisfied, the print can be returned in a saleable condition for a full refund within 14 days of receipt.