The Tour de France revels in extreme climbs and Mont Ventoux is one of the most feared.
Over 20km long with an average gradient of 7.7% The summit is 1909 mtrs above sea level. The winds at the top are surreal. In 2021 Tour riders had to tackle this climb not once but twice..
This image is taken from the point that Tommy Simpson collapsed and sadly died.
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Mont Ventoux
All images are printed on Giclée fine art paper from Hahnemühle, there are 3 options to choose from and unless specified will be printed edge to edge:
1. Fine Art Pearl 285gsm
Pearl is a cellulose-based fine art paper with a textured surface and a smooth touch finish. This bright white paper has a specialist coating that produces a pearlgloss finish, providing depth and detail to both colour and black-and-white photography.
285gsm thicknessBright white, pearl finish.2. Torchon 285gsm
Hahnemühle Torchon is a cellulose-based fine art paper with a beautifully tactile finish. This bright white paper has clear, coarsely structured felt marks and provides outstanding print results, with bright colours and perfect reproduction of detail. Torchon is lignin and acid free, making it extremely age resistant.285gsm thickness
Textured surface
Bright white, matt finish
3. William Turner 190gsm
William Turner is a traditional mould-made watercolour paper. This white cotton paper does not contain optical brighteners and is popular due to its fine yet pronounced texture. This paper creates stunning contrasts and deep blacks resulting in outstanding depth. It's also acid-free and lignin-free, making it extremely age-resistant.
190gsm thickness
Watercolour paper with tactile finish
No refunds, exchanges or returns are possible when order is completed.
All images are printed by a trusted third party. In the unlikely event you notice imperfections, please contact me asap so I can assess the print and decide if a reprint is necessary.
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