'Ella baila el flamenco'
'Ella baila el flamenco'
This bright and energising scene was captured in April 2020. The image joins the 'On Common Ground’, and the ‘Awaken and Unfurl’ Collections, as well as ‘Leviathan’, to form part of the ‘History in British Woodland’ Series.
In this Series Simon combines Fine Art Nature Photography with a documentary style, an approach which not only adds another dimension for the viewer, it deepens the heritage of the image, and contributes to its provenance.
‘Ella baila el flamenco’ is a wonderful example of how a photograph can convey the uplifting ambience of Nature to your indoor environment.
You can read the story of the ‘Ella baila el flamenco’ at the bottom of this page. A signed copy of the story is provided with your print, along with a certificate of authenticity.
This image was captured with the 45 MP Nikon D850 Camera and a Zeiss 100mm F2, the result is a wonderful balance between ethereal atmosphere, and fine detail.
To take advantage of the textures in the delicate patterns, the image is printed on a sustainable, Archival Giclée Fine Art Paper. Hahnemühle Photo Rag has a Fine Cotton Texture, Super Matt Finish and at 308gsm, a nice weight. To maximise longevity and fine detail the prints are produced using the highest quality archival inks. Follow Hahnemühles care recommendations and the prints are expected to provide viewing pleasure for well over 100 Years.
This Limited Edition print has an aspect ratio of 16:9 and is available in Three size options:
This Limited Edition print has an Aspect Ratio of 16:9, and is available in Four size options:
Printed area: 508mm × 286mm (Print size: 548mm × 326mm) Limited Print Run of 35
Printed area: 610mm × 343mm (Print size: 650mm × 383mm) Limited Print Run of 25
Printed area: 813mm × 457mm (Print size: 853mm × 497mm) Limited Print Run of 15
* Please note that the framed images are examples only, frames are not included in the price.
** The print size (in brackets) includes the size of the border around the image. The border is 20mm deep to aid mounting and to accommodate signature, date and print run number. If you would like this information to be visible, just take 10mm off the Print size height and width to calculate your mount opening. Should you wish to hide this information, just arrange for the mount to be cut as per the size of the Printed area. The print will be supplied with a signed certificate of authenticity, which also confirms proof of registration to the Hahnemühle Fine Art Registry (via their hologram security system).
Simon donates 2.5% of profits from Art sales and Courses to two Environmental Charities, you can find out more about these in the page entitled Charities.
The Story of ‘Ella baila el flamenco’ By Simon James Davies
This image was captured in April 2020, at a time when the world was gripped by the Covid19 Pandemic. As the recorded infections, and the death toll escalated, the U.K was experiencing its first few weeks of a full ‘Lock Down’.
The first flowers of the Bluebell were beginning to show, and the abundant leaves of a mild Spring were unfurling. At this time of year, when the soft sunlight backlights the lustrous foliage of young woodland, it becomes a cacophony of vibrant green and yellow hues. It was this which first drew my attention to this scene, and my eyes settled on this gathering of Silver Birch. The central character was radiant and seemed to be wearing a flowing dress of fresh, green Ivy, reminding me of a Spanish Flamenco Dancer, hence the name of this image.
Radiocarbon dating shows us that after the last great Ice Age, it was the Birch tree which pioneered the re-population of Britain’s woodland. It’s hard to imagine how it must have looked around 15,000 years ago, as the ice retreated, leaving thousands of square miles of tundral wasteland. Like Britain, most of the Northern Latitudes were bereft of trees, for hundreds of years, before tree species were blown in on the wind from Southern climes to begin their recolonization of the land, the Birch was followed by the Aspen and the Sallow.
Around 8500 B.C. Pine and Hazel began to spread North, replacing the Birch, which became uncommon in Britain for several thousand years. Oak and Alder came after the Pines, and soon after, as temperatures rose, there was an influx of Lime, Elm, Holly, Ash, Beech, Hornbeam and Maple, which spread through Southern England. As the earliest trees were those of colder conditions, they spread furthest North. The later species were slower to move North along with the rise in temperatures. Eventually, it was only Beech and Lime which didn’t spread beyond Southern Britain.