Darkness And Light Before The Storm – black and white fine art print by Fred Gerendasy Photography capturing dramatic beach atmosphere
Framed Darkness And Light Before The Storm – black and white archival pigment print by Fred Gerendasy Photography in gallery-quality display
Unedited version of stormy coastal landscape – Oregon Coast near Pacific City, by Fred Gerendasy Photography

Darkness And Light Before The Storm -B/W

$150 – $300

Before the Storm – Oregon Coast

Down a narrow service road off the Oregon coast highway, we found ourselves on a near-empty beach, the ocean ahead and a storm fast approaching behind. I stepped out of the car and walked toward the water—50 yards through wind and sand—to where the sun hung low, pouring light through a sky tangled with shadow.

This photograph was originally captured in full color, but as I revisited it in my catalog, I saw its deeper potential in black and white. The drama of the moment—the contrast of radiant highlights against the encroaching dark—felt more alive stripped of color, distilled into tone and texture.

Offered as a museum-quality archival pigment print, this piece holds both calm and intensity. A moment before the sky breaks—light framed by the storm.

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These are more than just images—they’re lifelong companions. Printed to meet museum-grade archival standards, each piece is crafted using the finest materials to last over 100 years with proper care.

Why It Matters:

  • Exceptional Longevity
    Your print is made to endure, preserving its rich tones and detail for generations when stored and displayed correctly.

  • Care Tips to Protect Your Print:

    • Unframed Prints: Store flat in an archival-quality box or portfolio.

    • Framed Prints: Use UV-filtering acrylic glazing, archival matting, and acid-free adhesives.

    • Display Location: Avoid direct sunlight and high humidity to maintain color vibrancy and surface quality.

Materials That Make the Difference

  • Papers:
    I use premium Canson archival fine art papers—free of optical brightening agents (OBAs) that degrade over time. Each offers:

    • Deep, rich blacks

    • Smooth and textured finishes

    • A wide dynamic range from bright highlights to dark shadows

    Paper Types:

    • Rag Photographique (210g and 310g)

    • Platine Fibre Rag (310g)

    • Baryta Prestige 2 (340g)

  • Inks:
    Printed with Canon Lucia pigment inks—known for their exceptional color accuracy and fade resistance. Lab-tested to last 100+ years.

Framed Prints Include:

  • Solid wood frames

  • 98% UV-protection acrylic glass

  • Archival mounting tapes

  • 100% acid-free cotton rag board used for windows and mounted prints — a professional conservation-grade material trusted for long-term preservation. While not formally classified as “museum board,” it meets rigorous archival standards.

  • Pre-installed picture wire — artwork arrives ready to hang

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