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Between Two Worlds

Title: Between Two Worlds

Location: Westfjords, Iceland, 2016

How strange the surface must seem to a whale.

Born to the water, but bound by air.

Does a whale resent the shackle of returning to the surface to breathe?

I wonder if they dream to explore the depths of the ocean without ever rising again.

This image was captured way back when I first got a drone. At the time hardly anyone really had them, and they were just becoming popular. So, whenever you’d see something from the sky that had never been really seen before, it got you thinking in a totally new way.

When I captured this photo of a lone whale, I was on a trip with my Mom who was visiting Iceland for the first time. We were actually up in one of the most remote regions of Iceland, the Westfjords. One morning we decided to take an early drive out along a particularly beautiful mountainside road that hugs the coastline. Relishing the bright, calm waters, the morning seemed almost surreal in comparison to our rather sleepless night.

The night before had to have been one of the most intense wind & rainstorms I’ve witnessed for the region. Apparently, the swell of the ocean rose several meters above the high-water marks in a few close by fjords. And the one massive cruise ship that had parked just offshore reported seasickness for essentially every single passenger as they hung on for dear life out in the open sea.

So, needless to say, when we finally awoke in the morning to a perfectly still day, we were surprised. We of course celebrated with the drive along the coastline to a favorite little waffle shop run by two older Icelanders in their tiny home on the coast. It was inside, mid-bite, and surrounded by syrup, coffee, and the confectionary aroma when Mom noticed the sound.

WOOOOSSSSSSSSShhhhh. Swooooossssssshhhhhh. We both looked at each other. Again, Woosh, splash. Standing now at the door of the cabin, we could see the spray still lingering in the still air. A slight rainbow glistened in the mist. By the time Mom started to say, “Is that…?” We were already in the truck, racing to the other side of the skinny fjord.  

We sat watching the single whale breach and recede into the glassy waters of the fjord for who knows how long. From above we could see every tiny detail. The pulse of rising and falling was so regular it got me thinking. Did this whale know we were there watching? It was so silent in the fjord you could hear someone cough from a few kilometers away. Surely the whale could hear us if we could hear it. I wondered at that moment what relationship a whale must have with the surface. Perhaps they are just as interested in what goes on in our world. Or maybe they have more than enough to explore in theirs.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The dimensions for this image are different from the standard for the following sizes:

EXTRA-LARGE: For this image ONLY the XL Size is the following dimensions. Total size is 19.6 x 19.6 inches - (~49.78 x 49.78 cm) with 0.5-inch border – recommended frame is 20 x 20 inches or 50 x 50 cm with mat. Edition of 15. 

Secure Delivery: Because the packages provided by the supplier are so protective, prints are rarely damaged. However, if a package does arrive damaged and the print is also damaged, you can contact me directly by email. You’ll need to photograph the package and the print and send the details to info@donalboyd.com along with your order number and tracking info.

Delivery Time: Orders ship out within 24-hours of your purchase, but can take up to 15-days to arrive, so please have patience. I'm using the trusted service of theprintspace located in London, UK. They're incredible, but only offer Flat Rate Worldwide shipping, which is limited in terms of order tracking numbers. From my experience so far with the previous print sale, everyone has received their orders, but due to COVID delays, things seems to take a bit longer than normal. Keep in mind that I'm all alone in trying to manage the print store right now, but I promise, you will get your print!

Estimated Average Shipping Times. 

• Europe: 3-5 Days
• USA & Canada: 7-9 Days
• Rest of the World: Up to 10 Days 

As a final request, please consider emailing me only after 15-days from the day you purchased. I wish I could respond to every customer with the tracking details, but it's quite overwhelming since I've received hundreds of orders during the most recent sale period. I wish the system was automated, but unfortunately it's all manual at the moment. Thank you for your patience and consideration. 

Exchanges & Returns:

Straight refunds are not accepted as these are limited editions prints, but I’m confident you’re going to love the print and cherish it forever. But if it isn’t what you expected, or it’s somehow damaged you can exchange it for free. Once the package is delivered, you’ll have 5-days to notify me via email info@donalboyd.com if the print is either damaged or if you’d like to exchange it for another of equal value. Shipping is free if the print is damaged, but if you want to exchange the print, you’ll need to cover the shipping costs, plus the cost of the prints. Unfortunately, I  cannot accept back prints that have been delivered as there is too high a risk of them being damaged or lost in the shipping. I do not keep an inventory of prints as all orders are made within 24-hours of purchase and shipped out from the print lab in London or Germany. Therefore, because I do not keep a stock, I cannot accept back prints for this reason.

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Edition Numbers: All prints are limited edition. Once the edition sells out there is never going to be another printed. Ever. At this time I can not accommodate special requests for specific edition numbers. Although it is a common practice when purchasing through galleries and exhibitions to ask for a specific edition number, the ordering system that I currently have in place does not allow for easy modifications after the order is placed online. For artwork that has a history of sales, you may receive a random  As such, if you order two prints of the same image, you might not get consecutive edition numbers. For example, you might get Edition 5 of 15 and 1 of 15 for the same image even though you order the prints at the same time and even if the print appears to be almost sold out online. 

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