The Volcanic Rift

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Standing there as the first light crept over the horizon, I couldnโ€™t help but imagine what ifโ€”what if Teide was still active, what if the island still rumbled with the kind of raw power that shaped these rocks in the first place. The colours in the sky felt almost volcanic themselves: fiery reds, molten oranges, and deep, smouldering purples sweeping across the dawn.

That sunrise was explosive in every sense. The landscape lit up like a simmering caldera, and the pools of water caught the skyโ€™s glow as if reflecting back fragments of an eruption. The volcanic crack running through the foreground pulled my eye straight into that thoughtโ€”like a fault line from a time when the earth was alive and shifting.

Photographing and witnessing a scene like this unfold was such a joy. For a moment, with the heat of the colours and the stillness of the land, it felt like standing on the edge of something powerful and ancient. A sunrise that didnโ€™t just riseโ€ฆ it erupted.

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๐“๐ก๐ž ๐’๐ญ๐จ๐ซ๐ฒ

Standing there as the first light crept over the horizon, I couldnโ€™t help but imagine what ifโ€”what if Teide was still active, what if the island still rumbled with the kind of raw power that shaped these rocks in the first place. The colours in the sky felt almost volcanic themselves: fiery reds, molten oranges, and deep, smouldering purples sweeping across the dawn.

That sunrise was explosive in every sense. The landscape lit up like a simmering caldera, and the pools of water caught the skyโ€™s glow as if reflecting back fragments of an eruption. The volcanic crack running through the foreground pulled my eye straight into that thoughtโ€”like a fault line from a time when the earth was alive and shifting.

Photographing and witnessing a scene like this unfold was such a joy. For a moment, with the heat of the colours and the stillness of the land, it felt like standing on the edge of something powerful and ancient. A sunrise that didnโ€™t just riseโ€ฆ it erupted.


When it comes to printing and fulfilling customer orders, Phillip insists on working with only the very best in the printing business โ€” which means not only using top-tier printing technology and expert craftsmanship, but also choosing premium materials that do justice to your images. WhiteWall is widely recognised as a world-class photo lab that combines cutting-edge production with gallery-quality standards. Their processes and materials are trusted by photographers, artists and galleries around the world because each step โ€” from file upload to final inspection โ€” is monitored by experienced print specialists to ensure perfect results.

A key example of this commitment is his favourite choice of paper: Hahnemรผhle William Turner. This is a fine-art, 100 % cotton, mould-made paper with a rich, textured surface that is renowned in the professional photography and art world for its exceptional print quality and archival durability. The premium matt inkjet coating on this paper delivers outstanding colour depth, smooth tonal transitions, and exquisite detail, while its acid- and lignin-free composition means prints will age beautifully over time. Itโ€™s the kind of paper youโ€™d see used for museum-calibre, limited-edition prints, exhibitions and archival portfolios โ€” not just everyday consumer printing.

By pairing WhiteWallโ€™s award-winning printing expertise with William Turner fine-art paper, Phillip ensures every print he fulfils isnโ€™t just a photograph, but a true, museum-quality art object โ€” rich in detail, texture and lasting impact.


Notes

  • All prints will have a white border to preserve the photoโ€™s aspect ratio. The white border will also make mounting and framing the print easier.

  • Please allow up to 15 working days between order and shipping but these may vary depending on the destination

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