Forgotten Pleasures
Forgotten Pleasures
Pleasure Pier, located in Galveston, Texas, is a lively waterfront amusement park extending over the Gulf of Mexico. The original Pier was built in 1943 during World War II but was heavily damaged in 1961 by Hurricane Carle. After Hurricane Ike in 2009 the site was redeveloped into the current Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and fully opened in 2012. It features classic carnival rides, including a towering Ferris wheel, roller coasters, and a variety of family-friendly attractions. In addition to the rides, there are arcades, food stands, and shops, all set against the backdrop of the scenic ocean views.
Pleasure Pier, shrouded in dense fog, takes on a mysterious and ethereal quality as its towering structures fade into the mist. The normally bustling pier appears ghostly and quiet, with only faint outlines of the rides and attractions visible through the heavy fog. The soft, diffused light creates a dreamy, almost otherworldly scene, transforming Pleasure Pier into a hidden gem in the misty haze.
TruLife Lumachrome HD Acrylic Fine Art Prints
The highest tier of fine art prints that I offer are all original photo prints residing under TruLife acrylic glass with Lumachrome HD paper. These pieces are produced using only the best materials available to provide brilliance and longevity of the prints. Lumachrome HD is a proprietary photo paper made from resin coated photo paper with a mirror smooth high gloss finish and utilizing Transparency Color Layer Technology. After creating the fine art photographic print, it is then face mounted behind a sheet of crystal clear acrylic. The TruLife acrylic provides a scratch resistant and non reflective glass surface with 99% UV protection that still displays vibrant colors. Each piece is then finished with a deluxe museum quality Roma HD backing frame.
Ultra Vibrant Acrylic Fine Art Prints
Unlike traditional acrylic, Ultra Vibrant acrylic printing utilizes a new state-of-the-art method of printing directly on the acrylic. Due to the layering of ink on the acrylic, an almost 3D rendering is produced with incredible vibrancy. By not using the TruLife acrylic and Lumachrome HD paper, we are able to provide a cost-effective print rivaling the quality of the Lumachrome prints while providing a distinctly different rendering in comparison.
Chromaluxe Aluminum Fine Art Prints
The Chromaluxe metal print option for my photographs is created by taking a thin aluminum photo panel designed by Chromaluxe and coating it with multiple specially formulated polymer layers. The polymer provides scratch, fire, fade, and water resistance to these stunning prints while also remaining lightweight. The printing process uses dye sublimation, which infuses the printing dyes directly into the metal panel, which provides archival level quality. Metal printing infuses vibrant colors with a depth that is difficult to match with traditional paper printing.
Loose Fine Art Lustre Paper Prints
For those interested in something smaller and simpler, I have available loose, unframed paper prints available. These are printed on fine art lustre paper with a semi-gloss surface that provides a pleasant depth of colors and contrast. As these prints are provided as-is, they end up being the cheapest option available, however they are not included in the limited edition count that the acrylic and aluminum prints are part of.