History is seen on the walls of an old home in Ooty India | Limited Edition of 10
Ooty's History Captured: Weathered Home in India's Queen of Hill Stations
As the lens of my camera found its focus on an old home in Ooty, a story unfolded. It's a tale etched in the timeworn walls and the decaying paint of this long-standing structure. Time, ever relentless, has left its mark, wearing away even the most solid of materials, yet a unique charm has emerged in its wake. One can sense a lingering nostalgia, a snapshot of the past, breathing life into the present. The art print that immortalizes this moment is an invitation, an opportunity to connect with a fragment of history in a profoundly personal way.
This photograph is among my collection of museum-grade signed prints, ready for free delivery anywhere globally. With my signature on the reverse, each print carries a piece of me, a testament to my passion for capturing the world through my lens. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity, every print is an assurance of originality and quality.
Printed on acid-free 100% cotton paper, each image is brought to life with sharp precision, smooth transitions, deep blacks, intricate details, and vibrant hues. The paper, subtly textured and warm-toned, lends an added dimension to the photograph. But remember, each print is sold without a frame, allowing you to choose the perfect setting for it in your home.
Ooty, the location that serves as the backdrop for this photograph, is a town steeped in history and brimming with natural beauty. Nestled in the Nilgiri Hills of South India, it was once the summer capital of the Madras Presidency during the British Raj. The Badaga and Toda people originally inhabited the town and later fell under the rule of the East India Company in the late 18th century. The hills surrounding Ooty are often tinted blue due to the Kurunji flower, which blooms every twelve years, offering a unique spectacle to its visitors.
© Dan Kosmayer, 2010
Edition Information
This photograph is released as a signed and numbered edition of 10 prints across all available sizes. Each print is individually signed and numbered by the artist on the reverse and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
Once all 10 prints have been sold, this work will be permanently retired, and no further numbered editions will be produced in any size or format. A small number of Artist Proofs may be retained by the artist for archival or exhibition purposes.
Museum Quality Fine Art Prints
All prints are produced by the artist using archival pigment inks on professional photographic paper with a subtle luster finish.
This paper offers a balanced surface that enhances tonal depth, preserves fine detail, and reduces glare under typical indoor lighting conditions.
Each print is carefully inspected prior to dispatch to ensure consistency of finish and presentation.
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Each print is personally produced, signed, and packaged by me at my studio in Haliburton, Ontario, Canada.
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