Dramatic Sydney Opera House | Limited Edition of 10
High-Angle View of Sydney Opera House: An Architectural Marvel
I stood on the top deck of our cruise ship, departing Sydney for New Zealand, and looked at the Sydney Opera House. The result is a high-angle view that accentuates the line and form of the rooftop in black and white. This photograph is a different take on the globally recognized architecture, capturing the Opera House's essence from a unique perspective.
The Sydney Opera House is more than a performing arts center. Sitting on Sydney Harbour's foreshore, it has become an emblem of 20th-century architecture, recognizable worldwide. Designed by Danish architect Jørn Utzon and completed by an Australian architectural team led by Peter Hall, the building opened its doors on 20 October 1973. The Opera House, standing on Bennelong Point between Sydney Cove and Farm Cove, provides a grand spectacle adjacent to the Sydney central business district, the Royal Botanic Gardens, and close to the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
The photograph captures the modern expressionist design of the Opera House, characterized by large precast concrete "shells" forming the structure's roofs. Each shell comprises sections of a sphere of 75.2 meters radius, and the highest roof point is 67 meters above sea level, equivalent to the height of a 22-story building. The shells appear uniformly white at a distance, but upon closer inspection, they feature a subtle chevron pattern composed of glossy white and matte cream tiles. Over a million tiles were manufactured by the Swedish company Höganäs AB, contributing to the overall aesthetics of the building.
As the artist, I print, sign, and package every print at my studio in Haliburton, Ontario. Each fine art print showcases my passion for photography and exceptional quality. These prints are of the highest museum quality, printed on acid-free 100% cotton paper with a velvety, subtly textured, warm-tone finish. Archival inks ensure photographs with sharp precision, smooth transitions, deep blacks, intricate details, and vibrant hues. The prints are then shipped worldwide via Canada Post at no additional cost. Delivery times may vary based on location, anywhere from a few days to several weeks.
Please note that frames are not included. Each print is hand-signed in pencil on the reverse side and includes a certificate of authenticity and a lifetime warranty against fading, with the assurance of a full reimbursement within 14 days if needed.
© Dan Kosmayer, 2016
Limited Edition of 10
This photograph is released as a signed and numbered limited edition of only 10 prints in total across all available sizes combined—not 10 prints in each size.
Every size is drawn from the same edition. Whether the photograph is purchased as a small print or at the largest available size, it uses one of the 10 edition numbers.
I personally sign and number each print on the reverse, and every print is accompanied by a signed Certificate of Authenticity recording its title, dimensions, medium, edition number, and date of issue.
Once all 10 prints have been sold, the edition will be permanently closed. No additional numbered editions of the photograph will be produced in another size or format.
Premium Archival Fine Art Prints
I personally produce every photograph using archival pigment inks on premium archival paper with a subtle luster finish.
The paper provides rich tonal depth, excellent fine-detail reproduction, and a refined surface that reduces distracting glare under normal indoor lighting. It is especially well suited to both color and black-and-white photography.
Each photograph is sold as an unframed fine art print, allowing it to be framed according to the collector’s space and personal style.
Before a print leaves my studio, I carefully inspect it for color, tonal accuracy, surface quality, and overall presentation. Nothing is outsourced, and every finished print passes through my hands.
Worldwide Delivery Included
Every print is personally produced, inspected, signed, numbered, and carefully packaged by me at my studio in Haliburton, Ontario, Canada.
Worldwide delivery is included in the listed price, so there is no additional shipping charge added during checkout. I select an appropriate tracked delivery service based on the destination, print size, and current shipping requirements.
Delivery times vary by destination and may be affected by customs processing or circumstances beyond my control.
Because I also travel extensively to create new photographic work, studio dispatch may occasionally be delayed while I am away. When that happens, the print will be produced and shipped as soon as I return to the studio.
