Reaching
Provence, France · The Invisible Life
Signed Limited Edition Fine Art Print - From the Invisible Life collection
The Story
Perched at the very edge of an unopened flower bud, a small blister beetle stretched its front legs forward, as though reaching for something just beyond its grasp.
I was drawn to this simple gesture. The insect was almost motionless, yet the position of its legs suggested movement, curiosity and anticipation. There was a surprising sense of direction in such a tiny scene.
Having encountered this species before, I was interested in seeing it differently — not simply as an insect to identify, but as a living subject whose smallest movements could create a compelling composition.
The unopened bud provided a delicate platform, while the beetle's extended legs seemed to lead the eye beyond the frame. At this scale, the relationship between the insect and the plant became the entire story.
Reaching reflects what fascinates me about close-up nature photography: an ordinary gesture, easily overlooked, can reveal a remarkable sense of life and possibility.
Reaching — Framed Fine Art on Dibond — Natural Oak · 64 × 64 cm
Reaching — Fine Art on Dibond — Unframed · 100 × 100 cm
Reaching — 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
Reaching 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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