Charleston Export Coal Terminal Aerial | Limited Edition of 10
Charleston's Silent Landmark: The Export Coal Terminal - Aerial Art Print
In the palpable heat of South Carolina, I embarked on an adventure. Charleston, a city draped in history, opened its arms to me. And so, I found a unique vantage point from the sky - a perspective from the heavens above.
From a helicopter, Charleston Harbor, like a vast mirror, reflected the sky's hue. Stretching into the Cooper River, the abandoned skeleton of a wooden trestle interrupted the otherwise serene vista. A once pulsating artery of the Charleston Export Coal Terminal now stood silent and sad.
This location, the Charleston Export Coal Terminal, housed a coal tipple in its hay day. It came alive in 1915, pumping life into the industrial heart of Charleston. It was a throbbing industrial site where mined materials found a journey's end before venturing into new territories aboard cargo ships.
Yet, with time, the tipple ceased. Once filled with activity, its brick buildings began a quiet, deserted vigil. The wooden trestle that once teemed with life is now a skeletal reminder of a past that saw, felt, and contributed to the growth of Charleston.
From my aerial view, I captured this symbol of a bygone era. The print, hand-signed on the reverse side, captures the intricate details, sharp contrasts, and deep blacks only archival inks can bring out. Each print is printed on acid-free 100% archival photo paper, giving a lifetime warranty against fading.
And yes, the quality of the prints is museum-grade. They come with a certificate of authenticity for your peace of mind. And although the print does not come with a frame, the image is what truly speaks.
Let this print make its journey to you. Wherever you are in the world, delivery is on us. And should you decide that this print is not for you, you have 14 days to return it with a satisfaction or money-back guarantee.
© 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.
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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.
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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.
