Visions of Another Continent
– A Colorful Balcony of Feathers –
by Fernando Paramio
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A colorful balcony of feathers (balcón plumicromado)
Description:
Although we are not aware of it, among the first sounds we hear when arriving in a city are the songs of the birds. In my case, the first thing that caught my attention as soon as I arrived in Melbourne was a couple of birds two meters above me, calmly enjoying a perfect day. There they were, oblivious to their importance to me, being the first birds of that species I had ever seen. Until then I was ignorant about their existence and I gaze at them as though they were a new species recently created.
The old balcony resembles a dilapidated cage to me, and that inspired the idea of placing the birds. Despite how rickety the balcony is, it’s still a beautiful structure.
Significance of the artwork:
This work shows us that getting old doesn´t mean becoming ugly: beauty finds its way to keep shining.
Awards
“Honorable Mention” in the international photographic competition “Chromatic Awards”, 2017, professional fine art category.

Editions
A3 Edition
- Max 100 units
- Signed & numbered
- Archival quality paper
- Unframed or framed
A2 Edition
- Max 100 units
- Signed & numbered
- Archival quality paper
- Unframed or framed
Gallery Ed.
- Max 7 units
- Signed & numbered
- Archival quality paper
- Unframed or framed
Museum Ed.
- Max 7 units
- Signed & numbered
- Archival quality paper
- Unframed or framed
Château Ed.
- Max 7 units
- Signed & numbered
- Archival quality paper
- Unframed or framed
Palace Ed.
- Edition of 1 (unique)
- Signed & numbered
- Archival quality paper
- Unframed or framed

Media selection (paper finish)
Matte (Canson Infinity Edition Etching Rag 310 g/m2)
To print this work I will use my favorite matte museum-quality paper: Canson Infinity Edition Etching Rag, slightly textured, with a complete absence of reflection. It provides a subtle pictorial appearance, more poetic, in line with the image look and story.

Technical info
Year
Location
Balcony – Spain
Main gear
Canon EF300mm f/2.8L IS II USM
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L IS USM
Print relevant info
Printed by the author using his own printer (total quality control)
Printer: Canon Imageprograf PRO-6000 (outstanding quality)
Inks: original Lucio PRO inks (12 pigmented inks)
Museum quality paper (norm 9706; long-lasting properties)
Canson Infinity Edition Etching Rag 310 g/m2 (matte)
White margin for signing and numbering (information below)
With certificate of authenticity, signed and numbered

Scale, dimensions & margins

A3 Edition
Image size: 24.7 x 34 cm – 9.7 x 13.4″
White margin: 2.5 x 4 cm – 1 x 1.6″

A2 Edition
Image size: 34.8 x 48 cm – 13.7 x 18.1″
White margin: 3.6 x 5.7 cm – 1.4 x 2.2″

Gallery Edition
Total size: 81.1 x 111.8 cm – 31.9 x 44″
Image size: 72.5 x 100 cm – 28.5 x 39.4″
White margin: 4.3 x 5.9 cm – 1.7 x 2.3″

Museum Edition
Image size: 100x138cm – 39.4×54.3″
White margin*: 5.8x8cm – 2.3×3.1″

Château Edition
Image size: 115 x 158.7 cm – 45.3 x 62.5″
White margin: 6 x 8.2 cm – 2.4 x 3.2″

Palace Edition
Image size: 140×193 cm – 55.1 x 76″
*White margin*: 6.2×8.4cm – 2.4×3.3″
* A different white margin width is possible under request
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