Golden Hour Over Poppy Field

The Story:      This vibrant poppy field rests beside the architecturally striking Speedway Corporate Headquarters near Enon, Ohio.  Once part of an expansive, arboretum-like landscape maintained by Speedway—a former subsidiary of Marathon Petroleum—the grounds featured a peaceful lake, walking paths, and quiet seating areas designed to offer employees a restorative connection to nature.  In 2021, Speedway was acquired by 7-Eleven, and since then, the once-reliable poppy plantings have become more sporadic.

On this hazy summer evening in Clark County, after receiving permission to explore the private property, I captured the glowing poppies just as the sunset bathed them in warm, golden light—magnifying their rich crimson hues and evoking a sense of fleeting beauty.

The Rest of the Story:  This poppy field was a favorite local spot for many years—filled not only with vivid red blooms but also scattered purple and pink wildflowers, stretching across a space the size of a football field.  I always asked permission to enter and respectfully stayed near the back edge, preserving the view for others to enjoy.

That evening, moody clouds lingered in the western sky, casting a soft, hazy light over this cherished scene.  As the light began to fade, I turned my truck south toward home.  On that quiet drive, I stumbled across a golden wheat field glowing in the filtered sunset light—another fleeting gift, captured in this same series.

Since then, the poppy field has changed ownership, and the wheat field hasn’t returned in quite the same way. But that evening remains a vivid memory—a moment when nature and timing aligned just right.

Under my Enon Ohio Art Prints Gallery, I offer additional prints from this magical early summer evening:

 

City, State:      Enon, Ohio

Year:                2019

 

Image Legacy:  

  • 2020 – This peaceful print appears in Kettering Health Piqua Health Center
  • 2020 – This print appears in a Troy Ohio Healthcare Office
A fine art print showing a poppy field as the sun sinks to the hazy horizon that gives the scene and mock up room a peaceful feeling as it hangs over a bed.

An Ohio fine art print hanging over a bed in a digital room mock up. The art print depicts the Speedway poppy field during golden hour. The room is AI generated.

$75.00 – $440.00

Product Description

The setting sun hangs over this prairie scene where the photographer rendered the bright orb as a sunburst that warmly backlights the red poppies and host of purple and pink wildflowers which stretch on for a couple acres.

This vibrant poppy field rests beside the architecturally striking Speedway Corporate Headquarters near Enon, Ohio. Once part of an expansive, arboretum-like landscape maintained by Speedway—a former subsidiary of Marathon Petroleum—the grounds featured a peaceful lake, walking paths, and quiet seating areas designed to offer employees a restorative connection to nature. In 2021, Speedway was acquired by 7-Eleven, and since then, the once-reliable poppy plantings have become more sporadic.
On this hazy summer evening in Clark County, after receiving permission to explore the private property, I captured the glowing poppies just as the sunset bathed them in warm, golden light—magnifying their rich crimson hues and evoking a sense of fleeting beauty.

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Size

12" x 18", 20" x 30", 30" x 45"
Media

Framed Giclee Canvas, Metal, Photo Paper

Framed Giclee Canvas Prints

My canvas prints originate from the highest quality equipment and techniques which produce an impressively vibrant and sturdy print.  Features of My Framed Giclee Canvas Prints include:
 

  • Light Weight:  Lacking the need of glass and matting, these canvas prints are light weight
  • More Print for Your Money:  Avoiding expensive glass and matting lowers costs
  • Archival:  The pigment inks are archival rated at 95 years
  • No Gallery-wrapped Hazards:  My framed giclee canvas prints avoid the hazards of traditional gallery wrapped canvas prints (print edges easily mar and the canvas tends to relax and warp).  My canvas is mounted to a solid surface so it will never warp and the outer frame protects the print’s edges.
  • Ready to Hang.  Your canvas print comes ready to hang with single wire fastened to two sturdy D-ring hangers (quality D-rings resist wire tension vice eye hooks).  We employ a plastic-coated wire which mitigates corrosion, prevents stray strands from puncturing a finger, and permits easier leveling of frame.  In paying attention to details, we also properly wire frame with some tension which ensures canvas hangs close to wall.
  • Optional Z-bar:  For larger prints (if requested), we employ a two-piece mounting cleat in lieu of a hanging wire.  In this option, the cleat attached to the back of the print fits securely over the reverse cleat that you attached to the wall.
  • Watermark:  The final print you receive will not have a watermark.
  • Documentation:  I attached a certificate of authenticity to the back of each print.
  • Large Canvas Prints:  Though I can produce prints up to 40 x 60 inches, shipping in sizes 30 x 45 inches and above is expensive.  If you live in the Miami Valley, reach out to me about obtaining access to these larger print sizes.
  • Shipping Times:  Creating the print takes about 2 weeks and can be ready for immediate local pick up.  For those outside the Miami Valley, I have dedicated boxes and shipping takes an additional 3 to 5 days.
A front and back image of my framed giclee canvas print presentation

Metal Prints

People are amazed by these metal prints…from the reactions I witness at art shows and exhibitions, I call them “eye candy”.  Dye sublimation prints offer the following characteristics:
 

  • Incredibly vibrant:  My prints start with a white gloss substrate which produces vivid colors and enthusiastic comments 
  • Extremely durable:  Our printer employs verified archival materials, so if handled properly the print will last over 100 years.  
  • Cleans easily:  If cleaning is required, owners can employ soft cloth.
  • Saves money:  Unlike paper prints which require protective glass, there is no need to cover the metal surface.  With no glass, there’s no longer a need for the expensive framing, matting and labor which drives up the cost for traditional paper prints.
  • Ready to hang:  We attach mounts to the back of the metal prints which provide gallery-preferred hang points, and elevates the print off the wall producing a floating effect.  
  • Optional Z-bar:  For larger prints (if requested), we employ a two-piece mounting cleat in lieu of a hanging wire.  In this option, the cleat attached to the back of the print fits securely over the reverse cleat that you attached to the wall. 
  • Watermark:  The final print you receive will not have a watermark. 
  • Documentation:  I attached a certificate of authenticity to the back of each print.
  • Large Metal Prints:  Though I can produce prints up to 30 x 45 inches shipping is expensive.  If you live in the Miami Valley, reach out to me about obtaining access to these larger print sizes.  
  • Shipping Times:  Creating the print takes about 2 weeks and can be ready for immediate local pick up.  For those outside the Miami Valley, I have dedicated boxes and shipping takes an additional 3 to 5 days. 
A front and back image of my metal print presentation

Photopaper Prints

People are amazed by these metal prints…from the reactions I witness at art shows and exhibitions, I call them “eye candy”.  Dye sublimation prints offer the following characteristics:
 

  • Archival:  Our printer employs verified archival materials, where the pigments are rated at 95 years provided the print is protected from UV Rays. 
  • Flexibility:  Ordering a print on photopaper allows clients to make their own framing and matting decisions for the ultimate customization experience. 
  • Watermark:  The final print you receive will not have a watermark. 
  • Documentation:  I include a certificate of authenticity with each print.  Once you frame the print, your framer can attach it to the rear of the print.
  • Final Product:  I have dedicated shipping tubes to hold the print until your framer is ready to mount and frame the print.
  • Shipping Times:  Creating the print takes about 2 weeks and can be ready for immediate local pick up.  For those outside the Miami Valley, I have dedicated shipping tubes which take an additional 3 to 5 days for shipping. 
A cardboard tube with white paper on top of it.

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