1953 circa: I'm always amused by this picture because its success was so unintentional. The Naval Academy had commissioned me to make a photograph of its sailing squadron to decorate a new room. It was the last weekend of the fall series, and although the wind was good, it was a terribly overcast day. Just for the heck of it, I loaded some infrared film. When I was out on the water I was pretty desperate, trying to figure out how to get some drama out of such a dull sky. Having completely forgotten about the infrared film, I used a red filter and compensated with a long exposure. I went home convinced I had nothing, but when I developed the film and looked at it, I was amazed to see this cloud bank because I certainly hadn't seen it in the sky. Only then did I realize my mistake. The Academy was thrilled and ordered a huge mural.

• item# 42

• image size 17 x 12 7/8"
  

• Printed on heavy 100% cotton archival paper
  

• Archival inks with rating > 200 years.
  

• Printed by Richard Olsenius / Marion Warren and hand-signed by Marion Warren
  

• Shipped in heavy tubing USPS
  

• Frame is not included. Frame size is suggested size for image size ordered
  

• Sale is final and non-returnable