Dibond

Dibond is a rigid, high definition photographic medium. I normally use the Dibond with a brushed aluminum finish for much of my printing. It is about 1/8th of an inch thick clear plastic with a thin sheet of brushed aluminum adhered to it. The printer then does high quality ink jet printing directly onto the aluminum surface, and sprays it with a clear coat finish. The final product has a slight texture to it, as the aluminum surface is not perfectly smooth, but that's what helps control the reflection of the light.

Each light source that is directed at the print will create a vertical highlight on the print that is about six inches wide, and it will move as the viewer moves. Want more areas of the print to pop? Add additional lights for more highlighted areas.

the dibond

effect

Most of this site’s photos are printed on brushed aluminum Dibond - an incredibly light, yet rigid piece of art that can be hung without framing or glass.

The artistically impressive aspect of Dibond, is how it reflects light. As you move side-to-side, the lighting reflections change due to the nature of the brushed aluminum surface. The lightest colored portions of the photo seem to explode off the print. Lights in the print appear to turn on as you move and the reflected light changes. Golds and yellows take on an almost three dimensional look. Moonlight and reflections glow and dance on the surface, while the shadows become even deeper and more pronounced.

The effect is dramatic enough that people have asked if a piece is backlit.

I have put up a brief video which demonstrates the reflective nature of a Dibond print. It shows how "Charmed Morning 1" and "Charmed Morning 2" really come to life when the viewing angle changes. However, you're really best served by seeing it for yourself.

San Marco in the rain.

"San Marco in the Rain"
Direct two lights at it and both sets of lamp posts will light up!

Dibond is a rigid, high definition photographic medium. I normally use the Dibond with a brushed aluminum finish for much of my printing. It is about 1/8th of an inch thick clear plastic with a thin sheet of brushed aluminum adhered to it. The printer then does high quality ink jet printing directly onto the aluminum surface, and sprays it with a clear coat finish. The final product has a slight texture to it, as the aluminum surface is not perfectly smooth, but that's what helps control the reflection of the light.

Each light source that is directed at the print will create a vertical highlight on the print that is about six inches wide, and it will move as the viewer moves. Want more areas of the print to pop? Add additional lights for more highlighted areas.

VIDEO: Dibond Effect Illustration

"Think of it like a textured card
that changes pictures as
you move it"
THAT'S THE DIBOND
EFFECT
Adam Murphy Photographer
Dibond Example
"Think of it like a textured card
that changes pictures as
you move it"
THAT'S THE DIBOND
EFFECT