Ascent
Provence, France · The Invisible Life
Signed Limited Edition Fine Art Print - From the Invisible Life collection
The Story
It climbed steadily upward, one dried seed pod at a time, in no apparent hurry. A small blister beetle making its way through a delicate cluster of quaking grass, turning an ordinary movement into something unexpectedly captivating.
What drew my attention was the contrast between the insect's determined progress and the fragile structure supporting it. Every stem and seed pod seemed almost too delicate to bear its weight, yet the beetle continued its slow ascent.
Through the lens, this tiny environment became a landscape of its own. The dried grasses formed a succession of narrow footholds, their textures and intersecting lines creating a composition far more intricate than I had first imagined.
I wanted to preserve that sense of scale and quiet movement, allowing the beetle and its surroundings to tell the story together.
Ascent reflects one of the things I find most rewarding in close-up nature photography: discovering that even the smallest journey can contain the complexity and beauty of a much larger world.
Ascent — Framed Fine Art on Dibond — Natural Oak · 64 × 64 cm
Ascent — Fine Art on Dibond — Unframed · 100 × 100 cm
Ascent — Framed Fine Art on Dibond — Alder Brown · 104 × 104 cm
Available Formats
Fine Art Paper Print — Unframed
Printed on Epson Fine Art Cotton Smooth Natural, a 100% cotton Fine Art paper with a smooth, natural surface that preserves delicate details and subtle tonal transitions.
Presented unframed, allowing collectors to choose their own framing and display.
Fine Art Print on Dibond — Unframed
Printed on Hahnemühle FineArt Baryta, a premium Fine Art paper offering rich tonal depth, fine detail and beautiful contrast.
The print is mounted on a rigid aluminium composite panel (Dibond), providing excellent flatness and a clean, contemporary presentation without a frame or glass.
Framed Fine Art Print on Dibond
Printed on Hahnemühle FineArt Baryta and mounted on a rigid aluminium composite panel (Dibond).
Presented in a handcrafted 20 mm solid wood Hamburg-style frame, available in Natural Oak or Alder Brown.
Combining the stability of Dibond with the warmth of solid wood, this presentation offers a refined, contemporary finish without additional glass or acrylic glazing.
Printing, Edition & Authenticity
All artworks are professionally produced by WhiteWall, an internationally recognised Fine Art printing laboratory known for its high-quality materials and craftsmanship.
Each presentation uses a carefully selected Fine Art paper:
Epson Fine Art Cotton Smooth Natural for unframed paper prints.
Hahnemühle FineArt Baryta for Dibond-mounted prints, framed or unframed.
Each size is produced in a strictly limited edition of 15 signed and numbered prints, shared across all available finishes. Choosing a different presentation does not create a separate edition.
Each print is signed and numbered by the artist and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
Once the edition of 15 for a given size is complete, the work will no longer be available in that size.
In addition, no more than 30 prints of the same photograph will be produced across all sizes and finishes combined.
Once this overall limit is reached, the photograph will be permanently withdrawn from sale in every size and finish.
Production & Shipping
Each artwork is made to order and professionally produced by WhiteWall.
Shipping costs are calculated according to size, presentation and destination. Delivery times vary depending on the selected configuration and destination country.
Every artwork is securely packaged for safe delivery.
Collection Note
Ascent is part of The Invisible Life, a collection exploring the intricate forms, delicate structures and often overlooked beauty of the natural world.
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