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Kristian Schmidt’s 2022 photograph *Whale Shark Vertical* is a hand-signed digital print, numbered 7/100, measuring 50 × 70 cm.
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Kristian Schmidt — Whale Shark Vertical, 2022
Fine art photograph — 50 × 70 cm — Limited edition of 100 — Copy 7/100
A magnificent photograph by Kristian Schmidt, signed by the artist (in the lower left of the sheet’s margin, as well as on the certificate of authenticity). Undoubtedly one of the finest works in his “whale shark” series, featuring models alongside whale sharks.
The print is in good condition, apart from minor flaws in the margin, including a small ink mark in the upper left, but none on the image itself.
Sold as an unframed print, shipped in a tube to avoid the risk of damage during transport. Framing recommendation: a mat (with museum glass to eliminate reflections), a shadow-box frame, or a flush-mounted frame with anti-reflective museum glass to conceal the minor flaws in the margin and showcase the image without reflections.
Whale Shark Vertical is a fine art photograph created in 2022 by photographer Kristian Schmidt as part of his work exploring the encounter between humans and wildlife.
Taken in Oslob, Philippines, the work depicts a whale shark in its marine environment, accompanied by a human presence. The vertical composition emphasizes the animal’s immense scale and creates a striking contrast between the human silhouette and this ocean giant. The image thus creates an exceptional sense of closeness to the whale shark, while retaining a particularly clean, graphic aesthetic.
The photograph was taken underwater in Oslob, Philippines, as part of Kristian Schmidt’s series of photographs devoted to whale sharks. Creating images of this kind requires extensive preparation and mastery of underwater photography, in order to work with the movements of the animal, the model and the photographer, as well as natural light and visibility conditions.
The choice of a vertical composition particularly highlights the difference in scale between humans and the whale shark. The animal thus becomes the monumental subject of the image, while the human presence lends it a poetic dimension and gives a sense of its impressive size.
Through this work, Kristian Schmidt develops a distinctive approach to wildlife photography, combining contemporary aesthetics, human presence and observation of wildlife. Despite its imposing appearance, the whale shark is depicted in a calm and majestic atmosphere.
The work invites viewers to contemplate the beauty of the marine world and reflect on the special relationship between humans and their natural environment.
Artwork details
Artist: Kristian Schmidt
Title: Whale Shark Vertical
Year: 2022
Location: Oslob, Philippines
Size: 50 × 70 cm
Edition: Limited to 100 copies
Copy: 7/100
Presentation: Unframed print
Authentication: Certificate of authenticity signed by the artist
Kristian Schmidt — Whale Shark Vertical, 2022
Fine art photograph — 50 × 70 cm — Limited edition of 100 — Copy 7/100
A magnificent photograph by Kristian Schmidt, signed by the artist (in the lower left of the sheet’s margin, as well as on the certificate of authenticity). Undoubtedly one of the finest works in his “whale shark” series, featuring models alongside whale sharks.
The print is in good condition, apart from minor flaws in the margin, including a small ink mark in the upper left, but none on the image itself.
Sold as an unframed print, shipped in a tube to avoid the risk of damage during transport. Framing recommendation: a mat (with museum glass to eliminate reflections), a shadow-box frame, or a flush-mounted frame with anti-reflective museum glass to conceal the minor flaws in the margin and showcase the image without reflections.
Whale Shark Vertical is a fine art photograph created in 2022 by photographer Kristian Schmidt as part of his work exploring the encounter between humans and wildlife.
Taken in Oslob, Philippines, the work depicts a whale shark in its marine environment, accompanied by a human presence. The vertical composition emphasizes the animal’s immense scale and creates a striking contrast between the human silhouette and this ocean giant. The image thus creates an exceptional sense of closeness to the whale shark, while retaining a particularly clean, graphic aesthetic.
The photograph was taken underwater in Oslob, Philippines, as part of Kristian Schmidt’s series of photographs devoted to whale sharks. Creating images of this kind requires extensive preparation and mastery of underwater photography, in order to work with the movements of the animal, the model and the photographer, as well as natural light and visibility conditions.
The choice of a vertical composition particularly highlights the difference in scale between humans and the whale shark. The animal thus becomes the monumental subject of the image, while the human presence lends it a poetic dimension and gives a sense of its impressive size.
Through this work, Kristian Schmidt develops a distinctive approach to wildlife photography, combining contemporary aesthetics, human presence and observation of wildlife. Despite its imposing appearance, the whale shark is depicted in a calm and majestic atmosphere.
The work invites viewers to contemplate the beauty of the marine world and reflect on the special relationship between humans and their natural environment.
Artwork details
Artist: Kristian Schmidt
Title: Whale Shark Vertical
Year: 2022
Location: Oslob, Philippines
Size: 50 × 70 cm
Edition: Limited to 100 copies
Copy: 7/100
Presentation: Unframed print
Authentication: Certificate of authenticity signed by the artist
Details
Date of print
2022
Artist
Kristian Schmidt
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Title of artwork
Whale Shark Vertical
Condition
Good condition
Technique
Digital print
Height
70 cm
Edition
7/100
Width
50 cm
Signature
Hand signed
Genre
Nature
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