Rideau Canal Skateway & Bridge - Archival Numbered Edition
Rideau Canal Skateway & Bridge - Archival Numbered Edition
A signed and numbered Rideau Canal Skateway photograph on Archive Deep Matte Paper. Its smooth, non-reflective matte surface and subtle colour reproduction suit the soft tones of this snowy winter scene. Supplied unframed, with a white border.
Frame and mat not included. A certificate of authenticity is included with prints sized 12 × 18 inches and larger.
Behind this shop is one photographer. If your print is on hand and I am in the studio, I can usually dispatch it promptly. Prints requiring preparation, signing, or ordering may take two weeks or longer before shipping. Carrier transit time is additional. If you need your print by a particular date, please contact me before ordering.
Paper & finish
Printed on Fuji Crystal Archive Professional Deep Matte Paper, featuring a contemporary, non-reflective matte surface with a subtle colour reproduction range. Designed for photographs with low to medium colour saturation, it complements the muted winter palette of this Rideau Canal scene.
- Paper tone: Bright white
- Texture: Smooth
- Surface: Deep matte, non-reflective
- Thickness: 0.23 mm
Signature & edition details
- Each print is signed and numbered within an edition of 250 prints per size. Each size has its own separate numbering sequence.
- A certificate of authenticity accompanies prints sized 12 × 18 inches and larger.
Framing & care
- Supplied unframed and without a mat, so you can choose a presentation that suits your space.
- An integrated white border provides space for framing and matting.
- Handle by the outer borders with clean, dry hands to protect the print surface.
Choosing between editions?
Premium Open Editions are partner-produced on matte or semi-gloss paper. Archival Numbered Editions are signed and numbered on deep matte or luster paper selected to complement the photograph. Each photograph’s paper and finish are specified above.
The story behind the photograph
This Rideau Canal Skateway print is a tribute to an iconic Canadian winter tradition, where urban architecture meets the quiet, collective momentum of people embracing the cold. Captured during a heavy snowfall, skaters glide toward the horizon beneath the sweeping green arch and massive concrete lines of the overhead bridge. Falling flakes soften the distant Ottawa skyline, drawing attention to the rhythm of the skaters and the scrape of blades across textured ice. Accents of red and royal blue winter outerwear stand out against the muted white and charcoal landscape, bringing human warmth to a composition shaped by winter weather and the immense scale of the city overhead.