Kimberley Escarpment, Ragged Range, The Kimberley, Western Australia
Lying south of Kununurra in the The Kimberley, Western Australia, this range remains rarely photographed. Not visible from the main road that leads to the more famous Bungle Bungles, this Range is one of the most spectacular afternoon landscape shoots I’ve had the privilege to photograph.
Setting off with a heavy 35kgs pack laden with camera equipment, a sleeping bag and tent, food and six litres of water to combat the oppressive heat and humidity, I set off across the countryside. Walking across the rocky plains, I was worried about snakes, thinking this would be prime snake country. Watching every foot plant, I prepared myself for any encounter. Reaching the escarpment I climbed my way up the steep slopes, sweat dripping from me and my breath heavy with a cold and cough I just couldn’t shake from the week before. Not being able to see the access point from below, I climbed and climbed only to find out the escarpment had a 8-10m high cliff with no way of climbing higher. Time to go for Plan B – Make my way back down and try another ‘finger’ – an escarpment further along towards the range. Not ideal being closer but better than nothing.
Walking up a dry creek bed with large rocks all around, I stumbled to the next escarpment and upwards towards a smaller cliff wall that I thought I may be able to negotiate. Alas it wasn’t to be as the cliff provided too tall yet again. Time for Plan C – walk to the north and photograph looking south. I hadn’t researched this possibility however I still had time in the day despite already going through half my water.
Reaching the third escarpment I could see access almost all the way to the top and I was hopeful that it would give me the higher vantage point I needed - Although there was always doubt in my mind that my efforts would be thwarted again. I figured if that was to be, I would abandon my trip for now and have to come back another year.
Yet another brutal climb and more energy expended, I made the top after numerous scrambles and slips on the rocky slopes, cutting my hands on the spiky grass I desperately grabbed hold of to get up safely. Reaching the final cliff, I dropped my pack and looked for an access point. Seeing the sun to the north I was hopeful that the cliff was not too high and I would find I way. SUCCESS! A relatively easy climb through the rocks had me at the top and I walked a short distance along the finger to the highest point, looking north and south along the range. The view was better than I expected, giving me not one but two shots with the sun setting to the west.
With the sun setting I shot with multiple cameras over the course of an hour, before the light fading and I set up camp on the escarpment and rested for my journey back down the following day. Sleeping on the rock with just my sleeping bag (and a 20m drop only a few metres either side of me…lucky I don’t sleep walk), I woke in the early hours of the morning to have the moon shining brightly through the gap in the range. It was a perfect ending to an odyssey that had consumed me for 12 months and a monkey I was glad to have off my back!
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We believe every home deserves an artwork from Tom Putt. Why? Because you're bringing the beauty of nature into your home (or office), and to love and appreciate where you live. And because we have sourced THE BEST quality materials to produce your artwork, we know it will look AMAZING and last a lifetime.
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WHICH FINISH?
Great question! Here's what we recommend...
- CANVAS - On trend (we sell heaps) and great for most homes with lots of windows. Soaks up the reflection.
- ACRYLIC - On trend with its frameless look. Suits modern homes with big white walls. Highly reflective though.
- METAL - The shinny version of canvas. It's framed the same way but instead is very shinny and flat.
- FRAMED - Traditional look however we don't sell many framed prints these days.
- ROLLED - Perfect if you have your own framer however, remember framing is expensive!
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WHITE BORDER
All Rolled Prints come with a white border. This allows you to have the print framed without having to pay for a mount board.
- 60 x 40cms prints typically have 5cms each side
- 100 x 75cms and larger have 7cms each side.
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SIZE GUIDE
Check out our Print Size Comparison chart to see the different print sizes.
AS A GUIDE:
- 60 x 40cms - suits a study, hallway, or between doorways
- 100 x 75cms - suits walls above side boards and fireplaces, for example
- 150 x 100cms - suits walls above couches and beds, for example
- 150cms plus is best for large 300cms plus walls, like a living room.
If you’re unsure as to what size would suit your space, please read our comprehensive Artwork Buying Guide here.
If you would like to see how our artwork would look on your wall, you can email us a photograph of your room and we will superimpose it on your wall. We find this is a great way for our customers to decide before making a purchase.
We can CUSTOM-MAKE artwork to suit any wall space.
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CUSTOM-MADE TO ORDER
We don't have stock lying around in a warehouse. Your order is custom-made from scratch to your exact specifications.
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We deliver your finished artwork direct to your door FREE (Australia only I'm afraid!).
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Tom photographs with THE BEST quality, high-end cameras, then chooses THE BEST quality materials to ensure your artwork will last a lifetime.
PRICE LIST
FRAMED*, CANVAS, ACRYLIC & METAL PRINTS
RECTANGULAR
- 100 x 66cms - $1950
- 150 x 100cms - $3950
- 200 x 132cms - $5950
PANORAMIC 2:1
- 100 x 50cms - $1950
- 150 x 75cms - $3950
- 200 x 100cms - $5950
- 250 x 125cms - $7950
PANORAMIC 3:1
- 150 x 50cms - $2950
- 200 x 66cms - $5950
- 250 x 83cms - $7950
SQUARE 1:1
- 100 x 100cms - $1950
- 150 x 150cms - $3950
*70% ArtGlass and 99% UV Museum Glass is available HERE.
We highly recommend upgrading to this to reduce reflections from your precious artwork. Please contact us for prices.
ROLLED PRINTS
RECTANGULAR
- 60 x 40cms - $340
- 100 x 66cms - $1150
- 150 x 100cms - $2950
- 200 x 132cms - $3950
PANORAMIC 2:1
- 100 x 50cms - $1150
- 150 x 75cms - $2950
- 200 x 100cms - $3950
- 250 x 125cms - $5350
PANORAMIC 3:1
- 150 x 50cms - $1475
- 200 x 66cms - $3950
- 250 x 83cms - $5350
SQUARE 1:1
- 100 x 100cms - $1150
- 150 x 150cms - $2650
ARTWORK BUYING GUIDE
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4 FINISHES - 1 PRICE
Choose from one of our 4 finishes but pay the same price.
Watch the video below for information on each.
CANVAS FRAMED PRINT
100% seeded, cotton canvas finished with a shadow box frame.
We use the best quality canvas you can buy. What does this mean for you? It won't fade, wrinkle, or look horrible in years to come.
LOW REFLECTION OFF ARTWORK.
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METAL FRAMED PRINT
Your print is adhered to a thin piece of metal aluminium, keeping it perfectly flat. Finished with a shadow box frame. Suits images with more colour.
HIGH REFLECTION OFF ARTWORK.
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ACRYLIC FRAMELESS PRINT
It looks like glass but it's not. Just like a kitchen splashback, it looks INCREDIBLE but it's not as heavy or dangerous as glass.
HIGH REFLECTION OFF ARTWORK.
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FRAMED PRINT
Our stunning Deep Shadow Box Frames (with that sexy spacer between the frame and the print) are just to die for.
Choose from White, Black or Raw Oak.
MODERATE REFLECTION OFF ARTWORK.
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UPGRADE TO
NON-REFLECTIVE GLASS
Choose from either our 70% UV ArtGlass or the 99% UV Museum Glass. We recommended either to help protect your artwork for maximum longevity and to see beyond the glass.
LOW REFLECTION OFF ARTWORK.
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ROLLED PRINTS
A rolled print is ready for you to do with it what you want.
All our rolled prints come with a white border to help frame it superbly.
5 to 7cms WIDE WHITE BORDER INCLUDED.
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