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Cazneaux Tree, Flinders Ranges National Park, South Australia, Australia
This magnificent River Red Gum tree, often referred to as the Cazneaux Tree, was photographed by renowned Australian photographer Harold Cazneaux in 1937. His photograph, titled 'Spirit of Endurance', gained international recognition and was arguably Cazneaux's most famous work, winning many awards in Australian and International exhibitions.
When I photographed this tree, it still stood alone and mighty, almost unchanged after almost 75 years. After a beautiful sunrise that lit up the sky pink, the first rays of sun began to break through and reach this tree. Standing there photographing this tree, with the constantly changing light and imposing Wilpena Pound in the background, it was hard not to concur with the thoughts of Cazneaux himself. In May 1941 he wrote:
"This giant gum tree stands in solitary grandeur on a lonely plateau in the arid Flinders Ranges, South Australia, where it has grown up from a sapling through the years, and long before the shade from its giant limbs ever gave shelter from heat to white men. The passing of the years has left it scarred and marked by the elements - storm, fire, water, - unconquered, it speaks to us from a Spirit of Endurance. Although aged, its widespread limbs speak of a vitality that will carry on for many more years. One day, when the sun shone hot and strong, I stood before this giant in silent wonder and admiration. The hot wind stirred its leafy boughs, and some of the living elements of this tree passed to me in understanding and friendliness expressing The Spirit of Australia."
Cazneaux regarded his photograph of this tree as his most Australian picture and called it the Spirit of Endurance, which I have adopted here for it truly sums up what you feel when you see this tree.
AWARDS
2013 | Gold Award - NSW/ACT Australian Institute of Professional Photography (AIPP) Professional Photography Awards
2013 | Silver Award - Canon Australian Professional Photography Awards (APPA)
Museum quality, archival fine art paper and inks.
As a print only, this requires framing, allowing you to select your own mounting and framing options. The print has an additional 6cm white border around the photo, allowing sufficient room to accommodate various framing choices. Unframed prints come rolled in a protective tube, making them our recommendation for international customers.
We use Hahnemühle Photo Rag® Ultra Smooth, fine art cotton paper. This exceptionally high quality fine art paper is acid free and designed to meet the longevity requirements of galleries and museums.
Each fine art paper print is printed using genuine pigment inks - favoured by galleries and collectors because of their print longevity.
A clean, simple and modern look, suitable for any home.
Your Hahnemühle fine art paper print is mounted and framed in a contemporary shadow box frame (approx 27mm wide x 48mm deep) that is available in white or raw wood.
It is completed with museum grade acrylic (rather than glass) as it is light weight, transports well (doesn't break) and protects against 99% of UV.
Framed prints come ready to hang on your wall. The listed size is for the image itself - the border and frame add approximately 7.5cm to each side of the print (ie 15cm additional length in total).
Frameless, glass like feel. A very modern, yet striking way to display your print.
The photo is printed on metallic paper, creating a 'pearlescent' metallic gloss finish. The print is face mounted onto optically clear, museum grade acrylic which offers 99% UV protection.
The crisp, clean image is backed with treated aluminium, protecting your print from front to back. It is then finished with a diamond edge polisher. This comes ready to hang, with a thin aluminium frame hidden behind the print, so your print can be securely hung on your wall.
The finest standard in photography on canvas. Ready to hang on your wall.
Superior grade canvas, printed with archival inks and laminated for protection. A popular, affordable, lightweight and modern way to enjoy Scott’s photographs on your wall.
100% cotton heavyweight canvas that is the world’s leading fine art canvas. The texture of the canvas creates a 'painterly' feel to the photograph.
The canvas is stretched on a kiln dried Meranti timber frame, offering better resistance to twisting, warping and other defects. Both sides of the timber are profiled, meaning your print sits flat against the wall and shows no visible framing line on the front of the canvas.
The canvas is laminated providing a fully sealed barrier that protects your print against dust, water and inquisitive fingers as well as extra protection from fading, abrasion, bumps and scratches. It can be carefully cleaned with a damp soft cloth.
