Cuban Boat - Florida Keys

About the artwork

This aerial photograph captures a weathered Cuban refugee boat resting beneath a lone palm tree on a quiet beach in the Florida Keys. Built from sheet metal and powered by a repurposed car engine, the boat tells a story of resilience and the search for freedom. The bright sand, turquoise water, and curved palm shadow create a strikingly peaceful scene around an object with such a dramatic past.

Photographed using kite aerial photography, this image blends beauty and history, offering a rare perspective on both the Florida Keys and the journeys that have ended on its shores. A moving photograph for collectors of coastal art, history enthusiasts, or anyone who wants to display a piece that sparks conversation.

Choosing the Right Surface

Each print surface offers its own strengths:

• Metal for the most vivid, contemporary presentation, with glossy or matte finishes.
• Canvas for classic look and value in larger pieces, always matte.
• Paper for flexibility and accessibility in smaller sizes, with a matte/luster surface.

Metal – The photograph is infused directly into a sleek aluminum panel, creating a vibrant, high definition finish with incredible durability. These are waterproof, scratch resistant, and ready to hang with a modern, frameless look or set in a high quality float frame. Available with a glossy or matte finish.

Canvas – Printed on artist grade canvas and stretched over a solid wood frame, canvas prints offer a ready to hang, gallery style presentation. Canvas has a beautiful matte finish and looks best when paired with a float frame.

Paper – Produced on premium photo paper with a smooth, luster finish that enhances color and detail. Perfect for framing under glass.