Three Lines BELOW the Lighthouse

Then a fisherman arrived under the lighthouse, and two more followed. That was the picture. People doing what they’ve probably done on that spot for generations, under the watch of the lighthouse. I adjusted my composition, because the sun was about to rise right behind them, and waited.

BACKSTORY

Three Lines BELOW the Lighthouse

I’d planned this one for days: the Venetian harbour and lighthouse at Rethymno, at dawn. It was an hour’s drive from my hotel along a mountain road I didn’t know, at 4am, in a hire car I hadn’t ordered.

The small car I’d booked had all gone, the charming Greek chap at the desk told me, apologetically. He did have a larger automatic for the same price. I found out later it was his own car. It handled the switchback bends the way a boat handles a lake. With my daughter Gracie navigating, we found the car park and walked down to the harbour.

I’d forgotten it was a Sunday morning, so there were a few late revellers about. Nobody bothered us. The shoot was harder than I expected. I tried angle after angle. One view worked, but it’s the one everyone shoots from, so I walked away from it. The rest felt cluttered.

Most people assume the lighthouse is Venetian. It isn’t. It was built in the late 1830s, when Egypt ruled Crete.

I plan my shoots, but the ones that come to you are worth the 4am drive in a boat.

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PRODUCT DETAILS

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Printed on Hahnemühle Photo Rag 308gsm, a heavy cotton paper made to archival standards. Not standard photo paper. A soft-textured, cotton-based surface that absorbs pigment ink at a depth that makes colours appear from within the print rather than sitting on top of it.

Each print is numbered as part of a strictly limited edition, signed, and includes a Certificate of Authenticity. When the edition sells out, it is closed for good — no further limited edition prints of this image will be made.

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Photography by Simon Plant. Published by National Geographic and TIME Magazine. 37 years photographing the Mediterranean.

Framing Options

Choose unframed to work with your preferred framer, or select ready-framed (black or oak) for immediate display in your collection.

Frames are made in Germany from FSC-certified wood, glazed with UV-filter glass (clear acrylic on A1), and arrive ready to hang.

Black Frame With White Mount — Oak Frame

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Strictly Limited EDITIONS

Each image is limited to small editions:

A3 (42 × 29.7CM): EDITION OF 15
A2 (59.4 × 42CM): EDITION OF 10
A1 (84.1 × 59.4CM): EDITION OF 5

Once sold, the edition is closed for good.

PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTION

Printed by The Print Space—renowned fine art printers with studios in London | Düsseldorf | New York. 100% carbon-neutral production.

The Aeonian Quality

Printed on archival Hahnemühle Photo Rag paper with archival pigment inks, rated 80+ years.

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DELIVERY TIMES

UK Delivery: 5-7 working days (unframed), 7-10 working days (framed)

Europe: 7-10 working days (unframed), 10-14 working days (framed)

USA/Canada: 10-14 working days (unframed), 14-21 working days (framed)

Rest of World: 14-21 working days (unframed), 21-28 working days (framed)

All orders ship tracked and insured in transit by the courier. You’ll receive tracking information once your order ships.

Limited editions are produced to order with a Certificate of Authenticity carrying your edition number.

What’s The Difference Between A Canvas And A Limited Edition Print?

The canvas prints are open edition — there is no limit on how many can be made.
The limited edition prints are on Hahnemühle Photo Rag paper — a heavy cotton paper made to archival standards — with a strict edition cap (5, 10 or 15 depending on size).
When an edition sells out, it is closed for good. Some photographs are offered in both formats and some in one only. The difference is the material, the edition limit, and what that means for long-term ownership.

See full details on our Canvas and Limited Edition pages.

SATISFACTION GUARANTEE

LIMITED EDITIONS — BEFORE YOU ORDER

Each print is produced to order, individually numbered, and issued with a Certificate of Authenticity specific to your edition number. For this reason, limited editions cannot be exchanged or refunded once produced.

If you’re unsure which image, size, or frame option is right for your space, please contact me before ordering — I’m happy to discuss your room, lighting, and which image would work best for you personally.

Contact: simon@aeonian.art

If your order arrives damaged or defective, we’ll replace it immediately at no cost to you. We may ask for photos of the damage to file with our courier, but your replacement will be arranged right away.

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Not sure which image would work best for your space? Uncertain about sizing? Contact simon@aeonian.art or use the chat button at the bottom of the homepage before ordering.

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I’m happy to discuss your specific room, lighting conditions, and which Mediterranean location might resonate most with you personally.

I’ve been photographing for 37 years, and I want you to love what you choose.

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Three Lines Below The Lighthouse