Paradox Valley Cabin
Paradox Valley, Colorado
Old cabin and windswept tree in Paradox Valley, Colorado. Photo © copyright by Whit Richardson.
Acrylic
Your photo is printed on metallic paper, then face-mounted to 1/8” thick anti-glare acrylic so you’re looking through the acrylic at your print. This is then backed with dibond, providing protection and rigidity. For prints up to 36” there is a wood/wire configuration attached to the back to float the print ¾” from the wall and hangs from a single point. For prints over 36” there is an aluminum subframe mounted on back with a french cleat system for hanging.
Dibond Prints
The photo is first printed on professional quality metallic paper and then mounted to a 1/8” Dibond backing. Dibond is a 1/8” thick composite material consisting of two aluminum sheets enclosing a hard plastic core. Being lightweight and durable it is a great option for large-format prints. It is finished with a matte laminate to protect the print. These prints have a unique look and have very little glare or reflection. For prints up to 36” there is a wood/wire configuration attached to the back to float the print ¾” from the wall and hangs from a single point. For prints over 36” there is an aluminum subframe mounted on back with a french cleat system for hanging.
Chromaluxe Metal Print
The photo is first printed on a transfer paper using a dye-sublimation printer. The print is then placed onto the Chromaluxe metal and placed into a heat press which causes the dyes from the transfer paper to transform into a gas. These gaseous dyes are pressed into the surface of the metal, and as the metal cools, the dyes return to their solid state, becoming permanently infused into the aluminum substrate. Metal prints are easy to clean and are also temperature and moisture resistant. Finish options are glossy, semi-gloss, or matte. Your print will come as semi-gloss unless requested otherwise. If glare and reflections are a concern, I would recommend matte or the Dibond mounted prints I offer.
Canvas
Canvas prints are an economical option for those on a budget and work well for larger prints that will be viewed at a distance. Canvas prints provide a textured, canvas-like surface, giving them a tactile, painterly quality. They are stretched over 1.5” wooden frames for a classic gallery-wrap look. The edges of the wrap are mirrored which means the sides of the canvas will reflect the outer edges of the image. This approach ensures the main image remains fully visible on the front, without any cropping or loss of important details on the edges. The canvas is then protected by a satin varnish coating.
Fine Art Print for Framing
Your photo is printed on Canson Infinity Platine Fibre Rag 310 gsm paper. This is considered one of the best fine art papers available and with its luster finish hits the sweet spot between glossy and matte. The print will come with a 1/2-inch white border.