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Premium Framed Print : A cameraman takes photos while a kestrel sits waiting. 24 August 1937
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A cameraman takes photos while a kestrel sits waiting. 24 August 1937
A cameraman takes photos while a kestrel sits waiting.
24 August 1937
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Media ID 10990850
© John Topham / TopFoto.co.uk
17"x15" (43x38cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 10x8 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 17x15 inches (431x381mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 19cm x 24.4cm (7.5" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 38.1cm x 43.1cm (15" x 17")
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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EDITORS COMMENTS
In this print captured by John Topham in August 1937, we are transported back to the era between the wars. The image showcases a unique juxtaposition of two contrasting elements - a dedicated cameraman engrossed in his work while a majestic kestrel patiently awaits its moment. The photographer's keen eye captures the essence of this surreal scene, where nature and human activity converge. As the cameraman focuses on his subject through the lens, he remains oblivious to the presence of this magnificent bird of prey perched nearby. The kestrel's stillness and unwavering gaze create an air of anticipation, as if it too is waiting for that perfect shot. Topham's monochrome composition adds depth and timelessness to this photograph, emphasizing both its historical significance and artistic value. It serves as a reminder of Europe during the 1930s when tensions were rising before World War II but also offers a touch of humor amidst uncertainty. This thought-provoking image invites us to reflect on our own interactions with nature and how often we become absorbed in our pursuits without noticing the beauty surrounding us. It reminds us that even in moments filled with purposeful action, there can be unexpected encounters that add magic to our lives. As we admire Topham's remarkable capture from nearly a century ago, let it serve as an inspiration to appreciate life's fleeting moments and find joy in both planned endeavors and spontaneous surprises.
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