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Embers of Dawn

from £75.00

Before sunrise, the coastline of Tenerife had been quiet and almost colourless beneath heavy cloud cover. But as the first light slowly began to build along the horizon, Phillip could sense the atmosphere beginning to shift. The Atlantic remained restless below, dark and textured, whilst above it the clouds slowly ignited with deep reds, fiery oranges, and molten gold.

It was one of those mornings where the sky seemed to wake up all at once.

Rather than reaching for a wide-angle lens to capture the entire scene, Phillip chose the long lens instead — compressing the layers of cloud, sea, and light tightly together to intensify the drama unfolding beyond the horizon. The tighter focal length allowed the sunrise rays to become the true focus of the image, bursting upwards through the gaps in the distant cloud like beams of fire spreading across the morning sky.

Every second the colours changed.

The reflection across the surface of the Atlantic deepened into glowing copper tones, whilst the rising sun briefly revealed itself beneath the low cloud bank before disappearing again into the haze. For a few fleeting moments, the entire horizon seemed alive with warmth and movement.

For Phillip, this photograph became less about documenting a sunrise and more about capturing the intensity of the atmosphere itself — the feeling of standing before something vast, powerful, and constantly changing as a new day emerged from the sea.

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Before sunrise, the coastline of Tenerife had been quiet and almost colourless beneath heavy cloud cover. But as the first light slowly began to build along the horizon, Phillip could sense the atmosphere beginning to shift. The Atlantic remained restless below, dark and textured, whilst above it the clouds slowly ignited with deep reds, fiery oranges, and molten gold.

It was one of those mornings where the sky seemed to wake up all at once.

Rather than reaching for a wide-angle lens to capture the entire scene, Phillip chose the long lens instead — compressing the layers of cloud, sea, and light tightly together to intensify the drama unfolding beyond the horizon. The tighter focal length allowed the sunrise rays to become the true focus of the image, bursting upwards through the gaps in the distant cloud like beams of fire spreading across the morning sky.

Every second the colours changed.

The reflection across the surface of the Atlantic deepened into glowing copper tones, whilst the rising sun briefly revealed itself beneath the low cloud bank before disappearing again into the haze. For a few fleeting moments, the entire horizon seemed alive with warmth and movement.

For Phillip, this photograph became less about documenting a sunrise and more about capturing the intensity of the atmosphere itself — the feeling of standing before something vast, powerful, and constantly changing as a new day emerged from the sea.

Printed in Dale Abbey

Every print is personally handled by Phillip from start to finish at his home studio in Dale Abbey. Using the Canon PIXMA PRO-200S, each photograph is carefully printed, checked, and prepared by hand to ensure it meets the highest possible standard before leaving the studio.

Rather than outsourcing production, Phillip believes in remaining closely connected to every stage of the printing process. From selecting the final image and adjusting tones for print, to reviewing detail, texture and overall presentation, every piece is produced with the same level of care and attention that went into capturing the original photograph in the field.

Each print is created in small numbers, allowing time for precision, consistency and quality rather than mass production.

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Quality Control

Quality control is an essential part of the process. From colour and contrast to paper finish and detail retention, every print is overseen personally by Phillip to ensure the final piece reflects the atmosphere and emotion of the original scene as faithfully as possible.

Landscape photography can often contain subtle transitions in light, deep shadow detail, and delicate colour tones that deserve careful handling when brought into print. Every image is individually reviewed to ensure those quieter details remain present and true to the original vision.

Prints are checked under natural lighting conditions to ensure consistency, depth and accuracy — creating a final piece that feels refined, natural and true to the landscape itself.

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Premium Materials

To achieve this, only premium materials are used, including Canon Photo Paper Pro Premium Matte — chosen for its exceptional detail, rich tones, and beautifully subtle texture that perfectly complements Phillip’s landscape photography.

Phillip has always been drawn to the softer, more natural finish that matte paper provides. It removes unnecessary glare and allows the atmosphere, mood and detail within each image to take centre stage. From mist-filled woodlands and soft sunrise light to dramatic weather rolling across the landscape, the paper helps retain a subtle and timeless feel.

The combination of professional inks, carefully calibrated printing and premium matte paper ensures every print is produced with longevity, clarity and richness in mind.

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A Personal Thank You

Please know that purchasing one of Phillip’s prints is considered the highest compliment he can receive. Every order genuinely means a great deal and supports the continued exploration, quiet mornings, long walks, and moments behind the camera that make these photographs possible.

Photography has always been far more than simply taking pictures. It is a form of escapism, reflection and connection to the outdoors — whether standing alone in woodland before sunrise, exploring hidden corners close to home in Dale Abbey, or enduring difficult conditions in search of fleeting light.

Knowing that one of these moments will live on in somebody’s home is something Phillip never takes for granted. Every print purchased directly supports future adventures, early mornings, long evenings outdoors and the continued pursuit of meaningful landscape photography.