Selected work from

Big Water

“Heaven and earth never agreed better to frame a place for man's habitation”

- Captain John Smith

“Big Water” is a collection of photographs from Virginia’s Eastern Shore. Made between 2018 and 2021, these images explore this rural landscape surrounded by the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean. This collection of photographs started in Kiptopeke State Park. “Kiptopeke” meaning “Big Water” in the native Accawmacke language.

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Limited-edition Platinum Palladium prints handmade by the artist are also available.

Seine Pole Study 1, Kiptopeke, Virginia, Big Water, Platinum Palladium Print

Pound Net Posts in Fog, Kiptopeke, Virginia

Digital Copy of Platinum Palladium Print,

Edition of 12, Signed and Dated

Marsh Island, Brownsville Preserve

Scan of 8” x 8” Platinum Palladium Print,

Edition of 12, Signed and Dated

Crossed Pound Net Posts In Fog, Kiptopeke State Park, Virginia

Crossed Pound Net Posts In Fog

Scan of 8” x 8” Platinum Palladium Print,

Edition of 12, Signed and Dated

Five Pound Net Posts in Foreground

Digital Scan of Platinum Palladium Print,

Edition of 12, Signed and Dated

Shipping Lanes

Digital Photograph of a 8” x 8” Platinum Palladium Print on Arches Platine Paper,

Edition of 12, Signed and Dated

Storm Clouds Over Racoon Creek, Eastern Shore, Virginia

Digital Photograph of a 8” x 8” Platinum Palladium Print on Arches Platine Paper

Edition of 12, Signed and Dated

Farmland, Trees and Powerline, Eastern Shore, Virginia. Platinum Palladium Print

Farmland, Trees and Powerline

Digital Photograph of a 8” x 8” Platinum Palladium Print on Arches Platine Paper

Edition of 12, Signed and Dated

Eight Pilings Over The Horizon, Eastern Shore, Virginia. Platinum Palladium Print

Eight Pilings Over The Horizon

Digital Photograph of a 5” x 5” “Artist Copy” Platinum Palladium Print on Hahnemuhle Platinum Rag Paper

Edition of 12, Signed and Dated

Lower Shore Road, Eastern Shore, Virginia. Platinum Palladium Print

Lower Shore Road

Digital Photograph of a 5” x 5” “Artist Copy” Platinum Palladium Print on Hahnemuhle Platinum Rag Paper

Edition of 12, Signed and Dated

Marsh Walkway

Framed 8” x 8” Platinum Palladium Print on Arches Plantine Paper. Artist-made frame in Maple with black finish, 8-ply matting.

Edition of 12, Signed and Dated

Purchasing a Print

  • Each print is available in two sizes and prices:

    8” x 8” : $400 or 12” x 12” : $800

    Each print is limited to an edition of 12. Larger sizes of up to 40” x 40” are available upon request. I personally make each print in my studio using Arches Platine paper. Due to the nature of Platinum Palladium printing, each print will vary slightly in tone and appearance.

    Pricing does not include framing or shipping costs.

    Turnaround time: 3 - 4 weeks

  • Framing is available for each print upon request. Each frame is made in my workshop using quality American hardwoods such as walnut, maple, and oak. See my framing work at www.sawandmitre.com or reach out to me directly

  • If you are interested in purchasing a print, please reach out to me directly via the following email address with the title or a screenshot. I will then confirm your order, provide a shipping estimate and send a PayPal invoice.

    david@davidrathbone.com

    (Response times may be a bit slow at times.)

    Any image published via this website, Instagram, or book is available for purchase.

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