From above, the geometry is almost tender: ice descending in slow procession toward the water it has become, the proglacial lake holding fragments of itself like a mirror that remembers. The rock here is stripped to its oldest grammar, ochre and iron and shadow, the kind of surface that requires millennia to write. Standing water gathers in two pools below, connected by a thin thread of fall, the whole system breathing in a register too slow for a single lifetime to measure. Dirk Collins has spent 30 years finding the places where time makes itself visible. This is one of them.
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Prints ship in 3–5 business days. US delivery typically takes 7–10 days from order; international orders take 10–14 days. Each print is hand-inspected before it leaves our printer.
Every limited edition print includes a numbered Certificate of Authenticity establishing provenance. Prints arrive in protective packaging built to withstand global shipping. Framed prints include conservation glass and a hanging kit.
This piece is limited to 50 prints worldwide across all sizes. Once sold out, no more will ever be produced. Your print is numbered (e.g., 12/50) with a Certificate of Authenticity establishing provenance and value over time.
Limited edition fine art prints are made to order and not eligible for return. We replace any print damaged in transit at no cost. If you're uncertain about size, we're happy to share scaled mockups before you order. Contact us at hello@planet5media.com.
Each print is produced on Hahnemühle Photo Rag 308gsm, a museum-grade archival paper, using pigment inks rated to last over 100 years without fading. The Archival Lustre finish provides depth without glare. Prints are produced and inspected by hand at our partner studio.
