Can't Get Enough by Patrick Di Fruscia

The beach was completely deserted that night. It is always a nice bonus for me, as I do not like to include human or human elements in most of my shots. I took several shots of this composition to get the perfect moment when water was receding back creating these beautiful white streaks.

From Now On by Patrick Di Fruscia

A peaceful sunrise on a pier in beautiful Mayan Riviera, Mexico.

Wonderfall by Patrick Di Fruscia

Taken in Voss, Norway on my recent trip. The Tindefossen Fall was very special. It had numerous levels that you can climb to and explore. If the light is good (ex. on an overcast day), you can literally spend the whole day shooting it and come up with numerous different interesting images. It had to be one of the waterfalls with the most photo opportunity I had the pleasure of witnessing. Here I opted to use my Canon 700-200 L F.2.8 lens and only frame a tiny part of the whole waterfall. I simply loved the way the top rock was sort glowing from the top and decided to shoot a few angles of that particular spots. I framed the elements in the scene to create a composition that is pleasing to the eye. I often find that shooting just a small portion creates better results than always trying to capture the whole thing. The blue tone of the image really gives it that cold feeling I was looking for.

A Beautiful Life by Patrick Di Fruscia

 Cayo Levantado is a little island in Samana Bay . The Bounty Hunters came in search of Paradise, and found it on Cayo Levantado. This jewel of a tiny island lies just off the Samaná Peninsula. This old pier created the perfect subject for this tropical shot, leading you right into the warm waters of the Dominican Republic.

Patrick offers this photograph as a Limited Edition, collectible, exhibit quality print. The color, details, vibrance, and long-term archival are unmatched. Every print is individually signed and numbered.

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UltraArt sample featuring Patrick Di Fruscia’s “Sculpted by Nature II”

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CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY (COA)

Every Di Frusica Limited Edition Print purchased will come with a high quality, personally signed and numbered Certificate of Authenticity (see image). What is a certificate of Authenticity (COA)? A Certificate of Authenticity (COA) is an official document that includes several details about the artwork.

Di Fruscia COAs include:

- Name of Artwork

- Location

- Date of Capture (Month and Year)

- Details on where signature of the artist is located on the artwork itself

- Print Size

- and finally they are numbered and signed exactly like your Fine Art Print by the artist himself. The COA also bears the Golden Embossed Seal of Di Fruscia Photography.

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About the Artist

Patrick Di Fruscia | Montreal, Canada

Di Fruscia is an Award Winning Visionary Fine Art Nature & Landscape Photographer.

He spent most of his childhood years away from the city, having been raised mostly in the Canadian countryside. From the time of his birth, his experiences in nature was to become a large influence in affecting his ultimate passion for the beauties of the natural world.

His love for the arts has grown throughout the years, and he attributes his devotion to interpreting nature in an artistic manner to his parents’ dedication to the arts. His father, Joseph, was a professional photographer during a period in his life and his mother, Michele, was gifted with artistic talents such as drawing, painting, and interior decorating. Her fine eye for details was a big influence on his perception of nature.

As he started reading everything he could get his hands on about photography, he quickly realized that this was an art form that would enable him to express his inner feelings about the world around him. The soon became an insatiable desire to record the beauty of nature. The camera soon became the perfect medium to express his true inner feelings.

The crux of his search was found while visiting the magnificent Gaspe Peninsula. On a warm Fall morning he approached the summit of Mont Ernest LaForce and discovered the breathtaking views spread out before him. At that point he knew this was it! Nature was calling his name loud and clear. This was a magical moment that he will remember forever. The art of photography had now turned to a true passion.

Since then, Di Fruscia’s work has won many awards, has been published and displayed thru a multitude of Medias (books, calendars, magazines, travel guides etc.) and by many prestigious companies such as, National Geographic and Kodak, just to name a few. His work has also been displayed in several art galleries around the world.

Di Fruscia has set his goals to always improve his craft. His quest to become a better photographer will never cease. He personally think that the learning curve is endless, and he has only himself to criticize when he feels that he is not living up to his artistic endeavors. Constantly searching for those rare magical moments when the Perfect Light embraces nature in all its glory, you can rest assured – that this is only the beginning of a long and dedicated quest to capture the breathtaking beauty of nature.

Entangled Dane County, Wisconsin By Matt Anderson

Sometimes I choose to take the least paved roads possible. I found a tree tunnel in the middle of nowhere. The entanglement of the freshly frosted fog flocked foliage was something to behold. The piercing moist cold air penetrated my lungs on every breath. I love the beautiful organic abstracts that nature produces with such delicate ease.

Matt offers signed limited edition collectible exhibit quality images. Every print is individually signed and numbered by Matthew. Only 100 images and 10 “artists proofs” will ever be reproduced.

For more info or ordering go to our contact page. Licensing is available.

Stormy Seas Saint Martin by Matt Anderson

Stormy Seas, Cupecoy Coast. Even though this is technically a “still photograph”, breaking the barriers and conveying emotions, feeling, mood, and movement is what much of my photography attempts to do.

I like the dark nature as an empty canvas. The light on the waves and surf creates the soft and bright brush strokes. Sint Maarten, Netherlands Antilles, Caribbean

Technical aspects of making this shot.

This image is composed of two exposures.

The main exposure:

Canon 5D Mark II

EF 50mm f/1.4 USM at f/11

ISO 320 B&W ND Filter 1.0 Second

My intention was to get the shutter speed to 1.0 seconds, knowing (after a few tests), this would result in a wave motion I was trying to achieve. I picked f/11 to maximize sharpness and maintain needed DOF for this particular FOV, as well as the near, middle, and far components of the composition. My B&W filter is not a variable ND, so I used the ISO setting to create a “vari-ND” filter. (Without spending $400 on a vari-ND from singh-ray ;~} ) Simply dialing in the ISO (important, do this after setting WB, see below) for an accurate exposure.

White balance. To maximize DR and toning, I did a custom white balance so when looking at the histogram, all three channels had an equal ETTR starting point.( Custom WB with manual XY offsets) This made the image look ugly on lcd, but I knew my final intention would be a dramatic black and white.

As the sets of waves came in, I took multiple shots. For this particular shot, I ended up taking 12 images, and picking the best 2 for blending.

Finally, subtle dodging and burning finishes with a slight dark midnight blue tint. (The artists touch)

A note on sharpness and f/11. I could have easily set the f-stop to f/16 or f/22 and possibly negated the use of a ND filter. Because most of my fine art prints are output at 28” x 42” (largest safe size on a 44” Epson 9880) I choose to use f/11. The effects of diffraction are minimized, light fall off in the corners is minimized, DOF is more than sufficient given the distance from me to subject, and the content of the composition.

Although Patrick’s Di Fruscia’s journey with professional photography began when an employer asked him to take photos of a sport supplement line, his passion for capturing unique landscapes developed while he was visiting Gaspe Peninsula.

“That day it hit me like some sort of divine intervention. I wanted to experience, see, and feel the beauty of our beautiful planet and photography was the perfect medium to do so.”

Since that moment, Patrick has worked tirelessly to perfect his craft.

Patrick’s photography has taken him to many exciting locations. His ability to embrace nature’s elements and adapt to the obstacles presented by each new location have resulted striking images from all over the world.

“Situations like a fleeting snowfall, storms, rainbows, or lightning are not something you can easily predict, especially when you are on assignment away from home. But when everything seems to fall into place and you are lucky to be on location when any great weather phenomena happen—it quickly makes you forget all the time you went out and nothing happened. I always strive for that moment when the perfect light embraces nature in all its glory.”

Patrick’s ability to capture temporary weather phenomena can be seen in More than Words and Emotions.

More than Words

More than Words “After a light snowfall, the morning sun peeking through the fog created this burning sky effect in the background rendering this whole winter scene a joy to behold.”

Emotions

Emotions “This was my first release from my recent trip to Hawaii. I got up early in the morning and headed straight to the ocean. I was very fortunate to have a small storm in the distance backlit by the sunrise adding intense dramatic light to my shot.”

Patrick has spent a great deal of time reading about techniques and studying photography, but his own unique style has begun to emerge.

“I love to shoot in way that it pulls the viewer right into the scene.”

In Sculpted by Nature II, Patrick demonstrates how shooting from a different perspective can affect a shot.

Sculpted By Nature II

Sculpted By Nature II “I showed up at Antelope Canyon on a rainy overcast morning. This was a good and a bad thing…good because the place was almost deserted and bad because I knew that I wouldn’t be able to capture the famous beam of light that we constantly see in pictures of that location. Even if it has been done a million times, I honestly think that every landscape photographer would love to have one of these in his or her portfolio. Instead, I decided to make the most out of my situation and try to come up with some sort of composition that would be different from what I had already seen. I spent most of my time, trying out stuff without being satisfied with the results until I decided to point the camera directly above my head and saw this great comp in the viewfinder. I knew this was going to be an interesting shot. I was very happy to see that the brightly lit sky above combined with the long exposure created a “sunburst” type effect. In my opinion, this small but very important element is what makes it such a keeper.”

Desolate Beauty

Desolate Beauty “Taken on my recent trip to Norway in a beautiful place called “Wet Valley.” It is easy to see why they have named it that way, but even with the rain and foggy weather, the scenery is spectacular.”

Patrick Di Fruscia

Patrick’s stunning landscapes are sure to evoke a sense of adventure, as well as a feeling of absolute tranquility.

“I’m trying to create my pieces like if they were part of a visually appealing dream—images that will transport the viewer to another world and experience a feeling of inner peace.”

Commercial Fine Art is honored to welcome Patrick Di Fruscia to the team.  His work is a strong addition to our  gallery of luxury fine art images. For Patrick’s detailed biography click here, for Patrick’s library of images for sale click here, a flash based slide show of Patrick’s work is available here.

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UltraArt sample featuring Patrick Di Fruscia's "Sculpted by Nature II"

Solo Boat in Aruba Baby Beach, Southern Aruba, Caribbean By Matt Anderson

Aruba in the Southern Caribbean Sea is a 21 mile – long island of the Lesser Antilles. It is known for it’s dry climate, arid cactus-strewn landscape, and world class beaches. Littered along the coastal perimeter are these beautiful small colorful boats. The colors pop off from the teal blue Caribbean Sea.

Matt offers signed limited edition collectible exhibit quality images. Every print is individually signed and numbered by Matthew.

For more info or ordering go to our contact page. Licensing is available.

Dreamscape, Cerro Torre, Patagonia by Michael Anderson

Cerro Torre towers over a Dreamscape of ice and snow in the majestic high country of Patagonia

Michael offers Limited Edition, collectible, exhibit quality prints. The color, details, vibrance, and long-term archival are unmatched. Only 250 reproductions will ever be produced in each size. Every print is individually signed and numbered. Editions are released in batches of 50. As an edition sells out, the next batch of 50 is sold at a higher price point. Loose prints are available as well as our preferred “ready to hang” option called “UltraArt” – The absolute best presentation, exclusively available through Commercial Fine Art.

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Wisdom and Reflection, Yungmaijung, Himalayas by Michael Anderson

This beautiful mountain is Yungmaijung, a physical manifestation of the bodhisatva of Wisdom in Tibetan Buddhism. After researching the writings of Joseph Rock, I believe this mountain was the inspiration for Karakul Peak and the valley of Shangri La in the famous book ‘Lost Horizon’. It was unclimbed as of 2008.

Michael offers Limited Edition, collectible, exhibit quality prints. The color, details, vibrance, and long-term archival are unmatched. Only 250 reproductions will ever be produced in each size. Every print is individually signed and numbered. Editions are released in batches of 50. As an edition sells out, the next batch of 50 is sold at a higher price point. Loose prints are available as well as our preferred “ready to hang” option called “UltraArt” – The absolute best presentation, exclusively available through Commercial Fine Art.

For more information or print sales Email Commercial Fine Art.

Where the Dark River Rises, Angel Falls, Venezuela by Michael Anderson

Angel Falls plunges over 3,000 feet into the heart of the Rainforest.

Michael offers Limited Edition, collectible, exhibit quality prints. The color, details, vibrance, and long-term archival are unmatched. Only 250 reproductions will ever be produced in each size. Every print is individually signed and numbered. Editions are released in batches of 50. As an edition sells out, the next batch of 50 is sold at a higher price point. Loose prints are available as well as our preferred “ready to hang” option called “UltraArt” – The absolute best presentation, exclusively available through Commercial Fine Art.

For more information or print sales Email Commercial Fine Art.

Enchanted Kathmandu, Himalayas by Michael Anderson

Young monks at the famous Bodhnath Stupa watch pigeons scatter overhead as the ceremonial drums begin.

Michael offers Limited Edition, collectible, exhibit quality prints. The color, details, vibrance, and long-term archival are unmatched. Only 250 reproductions will ever be produced in each size. Every print is individually signed and numbered. Editions are released in batches of 50. As an edition sells out, the next batch of 50 is sold at a higher price point. Loose prints are available as well as our preferred “ready to hang” option called “UltraArt” – The absolute best presentation, exclusively available through Commercial Fine Art.

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Hidden Falls Fitzroy, Patagonia by Michael Anderson

I could hear falling water in the distance so I decided to hike cross country down to a canyon away from the trail to Fitzroy basecamp. When I got down to the river, I found this beautiful series of cascades rimmed with fresh ice after a cold autumn night. A few days later I got up at 3am and planned to hike solo back to this location for sunrise. As I came around a bend in the trail, my headlamp illuminated the eyes of a crouching puma, only a few feet away next to the trail. I was alone, it was pitch black, and the body language of the puma convinced me to slowly back away and abandon my plans for sunrise…

Michael offers Limited Edition, collectible, exhibit quality prints. The color, details, vibrance, and long-term archival are unmatched. Only 250 reproductions will ever be produced in each size. Every print is individually signed and numbered. Editions are released in batches of 50. As an edition sells out, the next batch of 50 is sold at a higher price point. Loose prints are available as well as our preferred “ready to hang” option called “UltraArt” – The absolute best presentation, exclusively available through Commercial Fine Art.

For more information or print sales Email Commercial Fine Art.

Fall in the Himalaya Sichuan, Yading Nature Reserve, China by Michael Anderson

Yading Nature Reserve, Sichuan, China. The most majestic mountain sanctuary I’ve ever seen.

Michael offers Limited Edition, collectible, exhibit quality prints. The color, details, vibrance, and long-term archival are unmatched. Only 250 reproductions will ever be produced in each size. Every print is individually signed and numbered. Editions are released in batches of 50. As an edition sells out, the next batch of 50 is sold at a higher price point. Loose prints are available as well as our preferred “ready to hang” option called “UltraArt” – The absolute best presentation, exclusively available through Commercial Fine Art.

For more information or print sales Email Commercial Fine Art.

Etu Moana Aitutaki Atoll, Cook Islands by Michael Anderson

‘Etu Moana’ is the Maori word for blue starfish. I just returned from a fantastic trip to Aitutaki Atoll in The Cook Islands in the heart of the South Pacific. I had a feeling that a great sunset would materialize this night and I spent 3 hours walking up and down the beach looking for a suitable foreground and wasn’t having much luck until I glanced down and saw this little guy. He was invisible without polarized sunglasses and luckily I had just put mine on.

Michael offers Limited Edition, collectible, exhibit quality prints. The color, details, vibrance, and long-term archival are unmatched. Only 250 reproductions will ever be produced in each size. Every print is individually signed and numbered. Editions are released in batches of 50. As an edition sells out, the next batch of 50 is sold at a higher price point. Loose prints are available as well as our preferred “ready to hang” option called “UltraArt” – The absolute best presentation, exclusively available through Commercial Fine Art.

For more information or print sales Email Commercial Fine Art.

Intimate Grandeur Ama Dablam, Himalayas by Michael Anderson

Reflections of the high Himalaya.

Michael offers Limited Edition, collectible, exhibit quality prints. The color, details, vibrance, and long-term archival are unmatched. Only 250 reproductions will ever be produced in each size. Every print is individually signed and numbered. Editions are released in batches of 50. As an edition sells out, the next batch of 50 is sold at a higher price point. Loose prints are available as well as our preferred “ready to hang” option called “UltraArt” – The absolute best presentation, exclusively available through Commercial Fine Art.

For more information or print sales Email Commercial Fine Art.

Secret Journey, Zion National Park, Utah by Michael Anderson

This spectacular light only exists for a few minutes each day for 3 weeks around the summer solstice. Then the darkness rules again.

Michael offers Limited Edition, collectible, exhibit quality prints. The color, details, vibrance, and long-term archival are unmatched. Only 250 reproductions will ever be produced in each size. Every print is individually signed and numbered. Editions are released in batches of 50. As an edition sells out, the next batch of 50 is sold at a higher price point. Loose prints are available as well as our preferred “ready to hang” option called “UltraArt” – The absolute best presentation, exclusively available through Commercial Fine Art.

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Islands in The Stream, Ofu Beach, American Samoa by Michael Anderson

‘Islands in the Stream’. Credit Hemingway for the title. I’m not sure if the old man of the sea ever made it to the South Pacific, but I’m sure he would have really enjoyed the Manua islands here in American Samoa. These are some of the most magnificent islands in the world and they are way off the radar of most travelers and photographers.

Michael offers Limited Edition, collectible, exhibit quality prints. The color, details, vibrance, and long-term archival are unmatched. Only 250 reproductions will ever be produced in each size. Every print is individually signed and numbered. Editions are released in batches of 50. As an edition sells out, the next batch of 50 is sold at a higher price point. Loose prints are available as well as our preferred “ready to hang” option called “UltraArt” – The absolute best presentation, exclusively available through Commercial Fine Art.

For more information or print sales Email Commercial Fine Art.

Symmetry, Yading National Park, Sichuan, China by Michael Anderson

A tranquil stream meanders through the park like meadows of Yading Nature Reserve, one of the most spectacular and least known mountain sanctuaries in the world.

Michael offers Limited Edition, collectible, exhibit quality prints. The color, details, vibrance, and long-term archival are unmatched. Only 250 reproductions will ever be produced in each size. Every print is individually signed and numbered. Editions are released in batches of 50. As an edition sells out, the next batch of 50 is sold at a higher price point. Loose prints are available as well as our preferred “ready to hang” option called “UltraArt” – The absolute best presentation, exclusively available through Commercial Fine Art.

For more information or print sales Email Commercial Fine Art.