Busan, A Road Older Than Arrival
Busan, A Road Older Than Arrival
Original Photographic Works by Marc Anthony
Taken in Busan, South Korea.
Some paths carry the strange feeling that they were waiting long before anyone thought to follow them. Stone settles beneath generations of footsteps, bamboo leans toward the narrow opening above, and the person climbing becomes less a subject than another brief passage through a place that has learned how to outlast names.
There is something deeply human in the act of going upward without being able to see very far ahead. We like to imagine that a life should reveal itself clearly, that effort should come with some promise of where it leads, yet most of what matters is lived differently. We inherit roads we did not begin, cross thresholds we barely recognize while they are happening, and spend years becoming people our younger selves could not have imagined.
The figure disappearing into the trees carries that uncertainty without needing to resolve it. The path does not offer an answer at the top of the frame, only another turn, another patch of darkness, another few stones worn smooth by those who came before. Perhaps that is why old paths can feel so intimate. They remind us that not knowing where we are becoming does not mean we are lost.
Busan, A Road Older Than Arrival holds that quiet continuity between those who passed before, the one passing now, and whoever will eventually place a foot on the same stone after all of us are gone.
Product Details:
Artist: Marc Anthony
Studio: Nadi Sangama
Category: Photographic Works
Origin: Busan, South Korea
Medium: Photography
Format: Open edition
Paper: Professional lustre photographic paper
Finish: Lustre
Border: Natural white border included
Signature: Hand-signed by Marc Anthony
Frame: Not included
Custom Sizes: Available upon request
The listed size refers to the full paper size, including the white border.
Professional Lustre Print
Natural White Border
Open Edition
Hand Signed
Frame Not Included
Custom Sizes Available
White Border
Each print includes a natural white border.
The border is part of the print standard. It gives the image room to breathe, makes the print easier to handle, and allows space for framing without crowding the image area.
Border dimensions vary by size so the image can keep its original proportions.
Approximate border dimensions:
8x10
0.5 inch side border
0.625 inch top and bottom border
16x20
1 inch side border
1.25 inch top and bottom border
20x30
1 inch side border
3.75 inch top and bottom border
The 20x30 size includes a larger top and bottom border, allowing the image to keep its original proportions while creating a more spacious gallery-style presentation.
Border dimensions may vary slightly during final print preparation, but the image will remain proportionally correct.
Print Material and Finish
Printed on professional lustre photographic paper.
Lustre paper has a soft satin finish that gives the image depth, clarity, and colour richness without the hard shine of gloss. It is a strong choice for photographic work because it holds contrast well while remaining refined enough for framing and everyday display.
This finish works especially well for this image because it supports the reds, golds, greens, and dark shadows without making the surface feel overly reflective.
Care Instructions
Frame behind glass or acrylic for protection.
Keep indoors in a dry, stable environment.
Avoid direct sunlight for long periods, as strong UV exposure may fade photographic prints over time.
Do not hang in bathrooms, damp rooms, outdoor areas, or places exposed to steam, heavy humidity, or direct water.
Handle with clean, dry hands and avoid touching the printed surface directly.
Do not clean the print surface with water, alcohol, glass cleaner, oils, or chemical sprays.
Lead Time and Delivery
Print orders are prepared within 5 to 10 business days.
Custom sizes may require additional time.
Local pickup or delivery may be available depending on location.
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Packaging and Damage
Each print is packaged for protection during handling and delivery.
Smaller prints may be packed flat. Larger prints may be rolled or packed according to the safest available method for the size and delivery route.
If your print arrives damaged, contact Nadi Sangama within 48 hours of receiving it and include clear photos of the print and packaging.
Colour Variation
Colours may vary slightly between screen display and the final printed piece.
Screens are backlit and display colour differently from printed paper, so small differences in tone, contrast, and brightness are normal.
Technical Details
Each image is edited and prepared for print to preserve the atmosphere, colour, contrast, and emotional character of the original photograph.
Final print preparation is made for professional lustre photographic paper.
Technical capture details are available upon request.
Copyright and Use
Purchase includes the physical print only.
Copyright remains with Marc Anthony. The image may not be copied, scanned, reproduced, resold, altered, used commercially, or used digitally without written permission.
Custom Sizes
Custom sizes are available upon request.
Please contact Nadi Sangama before ordering a custom size so proportions, print preparation, pricing, and delivery requirements can be confirmed.
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