Colle delle Carsene

Ligurian Border Ridge Road

France, Italy

Print Size:

60 x 126 cm
80 x 169 cm

Colle delle Carsene

Ligurian Alps, border France - Italy

The Ligurian border ridge road is a former military road and unsurfaced gravel track in the Ligurian Alps and runs along the border between Italy and France from Col de Tende over 60 kilometres to Colla Melosa. It connected numerous mountain forts when the Italian border was still in the Roya Valley in what is now France. The road was maintained especially in the 1930s under Mussolini and shows how important it was at the time.

The northern section of the Ligurian border ridge road (Alta Via del Sale) begins at the aforementioned Col de Tende. Between the Colle della Boaria and the Col des Seigneurs, the road leads through a marvellous karst plateau at the foothills of Punta Marguareis.

White rocks characterise this landscape here, there are many sinkholes and variations of large and small karst fields. I particularly like this section, which is around 20 kilometres long.
I was looking for a photograph until I found this view at Colle delle Carsene. From here you can clearly see the course of the road and the shortcuts that branch off, recognise the characteristic mountains that give you orientation and can testify to the winding path.
On the way there, I had overlooked the view, even favouring another one not far from this point. This is also one reason why I almost always plan a return journey. It takes me at least twice as long, and everything is a bit more tedious and time-consuming, but I can imagine a better view.

Print Sizes

I can recommend these sizes. As things don’t always fit perfectly in real life, the print can be made to your exact specifications, down to the centimetre.
If, for example, you would like the print to be 78 cm high, please use the ‘Custom Size’ calculator here or in the form below. The calculator will immediately work out the correct dimensions for the design.

Print Size

60 x 126 cm

80 x 169 cm

Smaller Sizes

40 x 84 cm

Custom Size Calculator

You can calculate the required dimensions here: enter the desired height or the desired length.

Please enter the height here (or directly in the ‘Print height’ field)

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Perfect Print Size

The ideal size of the print is important – and people often choose prints that are too small.
The best method: cut out the desired image size from newspaper and attach it to the wall using masking tape or removable adhesive tape. Only then can you really see if the size is right.

The virtual room views also help you to assess the effect in a spatial context. And if you’d like, send me a photo of the room – I’ll create a personalised room view for you.

Print Finishes & Prices

Prices

Prices for Floater Frames vary depending on the type of wood selected. All prices include VAT.

Floater Frame

60 x 126 cm

1.030 €

80 x 169 cm

2.300 €

Alu-Dibond

60 x 126 cm

930 €

80 x 169 cm

2000 €

Acrylic Glass - 4 mm

60 x 126 cm

980 €

80 x 169 cm

2.100 €

Acrylic Glass - 2 mm

60 x 126 cm

950 €

80 x 169 cm

1900 €

Only the Print

60 x 126 cm

750 €

80 x 169 cm

1700 €

Small Sizes

40 x 84 cm

ab 350 €

The prints can be collected, delivered in person or shipped worldwide. Postage costs depend on size, weight and destination; they are calculated on a case-by-case basis and shown in the quote. Within Germany, they range from €7.69 to €200, depending on size and weight.

Floater Frame

I particularly like this style of presentation and recommend it for photographs across many of my series — the result is elegant and timeless.
The photo paper is first mounted onto a 2 mm thick aluminium Dibond panel and then fitted into a bespoke wooden frame. Between the frame and the print is a ‘shadow gap’, a space approximately 5–7 mm wide. This visible gap between the image and the frame creates an impression of lightness and depth.

Classic smooth matt frames are available in white and black, alongside glazed wood frames and solid wood frames in various timber types. Profile depths range from 32 to 54 mm and profile widths from 5 to 15 mm.

Frame Depth

32 mm - 40 mm - 42 mm - 54 mm

Profile Width

5 mm - 8 mm - 10 mm - 15 mm

Smooth matt finish

White

Depth: 32 / 52 mm
Width: 5 mm

Black

Depth: 32 / 52 mm
Width: 5 mm

Wooden frame, glazed

Black glazed

Depth: 40 mm
Width: 5 mm

Moor colour glazed

Depth: 40 mm
Width: 5 mm

Brown glazed

Depth: 52 mm
Width: 8 mm

Solid wood

Walnut

Depth: 40 mm
Width: 6 / 8 / 10 mm

Oiled Oak

Depth: 40 mm
Width: 6 / 8 mm

Natural Oak

Depth: 32 mm
Width: 5 mm

Alder

Depth: 36 mm
Width: 10 mm

Ash

Depth: 36 mm
Width: 10 mm

Maple

Depth: 36 mm
Width: 10 mm

Alu-Dibond Mount

The print is mounted onto a 3 mm thick Aluminium Dibond panel. An aluminium hanging frame on the back ensures easy and secure hanging. Thanks to its light weight, this version is particularly well suited for wall mounting. Simple and timelessly modern – a classic.

A protective wax coating (see below) may be advisable for additional protection.

Type: Archival Pigment Print
Paper: Baryta fine art paper

Acrylic Glass

The image is mounted behind 4 mm acrylic glass onto a 2 mm thick aluminium Dibond panel – the standard option, which is recommended for its high-quality finish. Alternatively, a version with 2 mm acrylic glass mounted onto 2 mm aluminium Dibond is available.
The timeless design of these acrylic glass prints is widely popular. An aluminium frame on the back ensures easy and secure hanging. Glossy and matt finishes are available.

Glossy glass offers maximum brilliance and depth, reflecting light when exposed to direct light. Matt glass is the elegant solution for bright rooms, as it absorbs reflections almost completely.

Paper: Fuji Crystal Archive photo paper
Polished edges

Bespoke Frames

Bespoke frames offer the opportunity to style the print to suit your personal taste and style. The frame colour, profile width and depth can be customised to ensure the presentation is perfectly tailored to the image.
Museum-grade glass can be used, which is virtually reflection-free and allows the colours and details of the print to be seen in their true form. This creates an elegant, clear and expressive presentation that emphasises the character of the print.

Frames available in a choice of wood type, colour and profile
Frame depth to your specifications
Museum-grade glass for a high-quality, reflection-free finish
Ideal for personal collections

Only the Print

The print is also available unmounted and offers pure fine art quality on high-quality paper. The loose pigment print (inkjet) is usually shipped rolled up and should be processed or framed immediately upon receipt. Please do not store the inkjet print rolled up for any length of time.

If you wish to frame the print yourself or have it framed, we recommend an additional white border around the image. This makes mounting easier (e.g. behind a passe-partout) and protects the edges of the image.

To ensure the print lies perfectly flat, it can be mounted onto a 1 mm thick Forex board.

Archival pigment print on baryta paper
White border available for mounting in a passe-partout
Optional mounting on 1 mm Forex for perfect flatness
Delivered rolled

Wax coating (protection)

The wax is carefully applied by hand in an ultra-thin layer to the photograph, sealing the surface. This not only gives the image a sophisticated finish but also provides effective protection against scratches, dust and fingerprints. The wax sealant is particularly recommended for Prints mounted on Aluminium Dibond and Floater Frames.

My Recommendation

The print in the 90cm format is almost too large, so I prefer the 80 x 169 cm size. My two favourite options are the print in a shadow-gap frame and the one mounted on Aludibond. For the shadow-gap frame, I recommend the brown wooden frame or the walnut, of course.