Landscapes

The backstory and deeper meaning:

To capture this, we crossed eight riverbeds, then ditched our car for my grandad’s WWII Jeep to tackle a rocky mountain at midnight, on perihelion - the day when Earth is annually closest to the sun. I used an unconventional lighting technique called FDL - a challenging, but unique method that only a handful of photographers know about - and even fewer can execute.

After four hours of stumbling through the dark, dodging rain spiders, and hauling expensive gear, I finally got the shot at 2 a.m. After seeing my camera screen under the canvas of stars above me, I realized that it was worth every second.

This image is more than just an adventure - it’s a message. What began as a fun shoot became a paid project used to teach hundreds about humility. It’s a reminder that, next to God’s vast glory, even our greatest efforts are like a torch against the Milky Way - a call to stay humble and honor Him. It also represents passion and perseverance. Capturing it involved challenges, exhaustion, and trial-and-error - now it inspires others to chase their purpose with the same relentless drive.

Here’s the atmosphere it creates:

Imagine this hanging on your wall. A client or friend walks in, stops mid-sentence, eyes locked. “Where did you get that?!” You share the story - mountains, midnight, Milky Way.

It’s more than a photo now; it’s a conversation starter. Their attention hangs onto your words. A symbol of adventure, focus, and faith. Suddenly, your space - and you - feel elevated.

Here’s the deal:

I’m only ever selling 10 prints - and one’s already gone. As a free bonus for only the next 3 purchases, I’ll spend ±R2 500 to have it professionally printed, mounted, and shipped to your doorstep - on me. You’ll get a stunning print that’s ready to hang the moment it arrives, within 10–12 business days of payment clearance.

But, because each print is custom-made and includes the full-res digital file, all sales are final.

Each print includes a numbered certificate of authenticity.

So, what’s the investment? In 2024, a banana duct-taped to a wall sold for $6.2M (R118M) - with no meaning or visual appeal. Milky Way Marvel has both - and it’s just $2000 (R35 000).

But, I’m running a special ($550 off), so only $1450 (R25 700). Plus, South Africans get local price thanks to lower production & rates, bringing it down to just R19 000. Moreover, if you prepay via EFT, I’ll discount an additional R2 000 off, bringing the final SA investment down to just R17 000.

Claim one of the remaining limited editions by submitting the photo purchase form on my site jaydencollier.com/landscapes-1. Questions? Reach out to me personally on 0606438995 (WhatsApp) | bugsie.c@gmail.com