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Antique Framed Print : Water Boat Ruins And Artifacts Of A Norwegian Whaling Station Abandoned In 1931, Whalers Bay On Deception Island, Antarctic Archipelago
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Water Boat Ruins And Artifacts Of A Norwegian Whaling Station Abandoned In 1931, Whalers Bay On Deception Island, Antarctic Archipelago
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Abandon Abandoned Abandonment Artifact Artifacts Boat Boats Color Images Daylight Distance Distances Distant Isolate Isolated Isolating Isolation Nov08 Out Of Door Remote Ruin Ruins Without People Artefact Deception Island Whalers Bay Whaling Station
21"x16" (54x41cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 15x10 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 21x16 inches (54x41cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.7cm x 37.1cm (9.7" x 14.6")
Estimated Product Size is 41.4cm x 54cm (16.3" x 21.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print by Ron Watts transports us to the desolate and isolated Whalers Bay on Deception Island, part of the Antarctic Archipelago. The image showcases the haunting remnants of a Norwegian whaling station that was abandoned in 1931. In this outdoor scene captured during daylight hours, we are confronted with the eerie beauty of decay and abandonment. The water boat ruins stand as silent witnesses to a once-thriving industry that has long been forgotten. Surrounding them are scattered artifacts, serving as reminders of the lives lived and lost in pursuit of whale hunting. The photographer skillfully captures the isolation and remoteness of this location through his use of light and composition. The distant mountains covered in snow create a stark contrast against the dark ruins, emphasizing their solitude amidst nature's harsh elements. With no signs of human presence, this photograph evokes a sense of melancholy and contemplation. It invites viewers to reflect upon our impact on fragile ecosystems while also appreciating the resilience found within these abandoned relics. Ron Watts' expert photography skills bring out every detail in this vertical color image, allowing us to appreciate both the grandeur and fragility present in such remote corners of our planet.
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