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Landscapes of Tarifa

Tarifa lies at the southernmost point of Europe, in the province of Cádiz, where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Mediterranean Sea and the landscape is in constant transformation. It is an open territory shaped by wind, light and movement — a place that never reveals itself in the same way twice. Just 14 kilometres from Africa, Tarifa maintains a permanent visual and symbolic connection with the African continent. On clear days, the Moroccan coastline appears on the horizon, reminding us that this is a unique meeting point between two continents. That proximity creates a distinct atmosphere — in the intensity of the light, the texture of the air and the energy of the sea. Ben Welsh has lived in Tarifa for over 30 years. Before dedicating himself fully to photography, he was a professional windsurfer and Spanish wave champion. Years of reading the wind, the tides and the shifting light have shaped a deep and intuitive connection with this landscape. His work is not merely observational — it is experiential. This collection brings together fine art landscape photography from Tarifa and its surrounding natural environment — dunes, storms, endless horizons and moments of stillness. The images do not attempt to dramatise the place, but to reveal its quiet strength, scale and presence. All works are available as museum-quality fine art prints, produced on demand. Each piece can be acquired as a limited edition or commissioned as a unique custom print, tailored to a specific space and interior. This is Tarifa — between Europe and Africa — a landscape that does not impose itself, but slowly unfolds.

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