Gauthier II

Imagine exploring a 10,000 acre lake by boat on two nights, two years apart--once in winter, once in summer. How likely is it that you will unintentionally photograph the same trees both times? On Lake Martin, outside of Breaux Bridge, there are thousands of cypress trees and perspectives to choose from. What drew me to this exact spot, two years apart?   I photographed Gauthier I in March 2017 and Gauthier II in July 2019. I do not typically photograph the same location at different times. But, here, I’m compelled to share the seasonal differences between these images, as well as the serendipity surrounding my repeated attraction to the shape of this scene.   The boat launch on Lake Martin is near the center of this relatively narrow lake with a clear north-south orientation, so I departed to the south without checking my map. I knew I could find the dock again, and while photographing at night, I aim to know enough to find my way home but not so much that I can’t lose myself in the surrounds. Returning to work in the same waterways, I try to feel lost in the familiar, to see the place with the excitement of original awareness while maintaining insight into subtle changes. Here, the changes I perceived only revealed themselves after the photograph was complete.   Signed and numbered limited edition photographs. Prices for the photographs depend on size and the number of photographs remaining in the edition.  As the edition sells and fewer photographs remain, the price increases. 12" x 18" Edition of 9 SOLD OUT 17" x 26" Edition of 16 25" x 38" Edition of 14 38" x 56" Edition of 9 Photographer: FRANK RELLE Series: UNTIL THE WATER Title: Gauthier II  Location: Louisiana Date: July 2019 Image Size Paper Size (Including white border) 12"h X 18"w 18 1/2"h X 24"w 17 1/2"h X 26 1/3"w 24"h X 32 1/3"w 25 1/3"h X 38"w 31 3/4"h X 44"w 37 1/2"h X 56 1/3"w 44"h X 62 1/3"w Photograph sizes The size listed is the size of the photograph image area. The photographs are printed on ultra-smooth fine art paper with an approximately 3" white border around the image size giving you above listed paper sizes. Unframed  The photographs are available as unframed photographs only.  Border and Signature Options Photographs can be displayed framed with or without the white border. See signature options below for more details on this option.            Signature The 3” white border of the photograph is signed in ink with photograph titled by Frank.  If you choose the no border option Frank’s signature will appear on your edition card, not the front of the photograph.    Printing and Edition Info The back of the photograph is detailed with printing information and edition number in pencil.    Edition Card The printing and edition information is duplicated on a card affixed to the back of the photograph with Frank’s signature. Packaging - Unframed photograph only To decrease potential damage to the photograph during shipping and handling, the photograph is rolled into a double-walled protective packing tube for safe transport. All photographs are guaranteed for safe delivery. If your photograph arrives damaged, we will replace it. Rush Delivery If you need rush delivery, please email us at studio@frankrelle.com Shipping We use UPS or FedEx shipping to all US customers. Oversized photographs are shipped via freight.