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Ohio Fine Art Photographer Who Loves Chasing Sunsets over Awesome Places
I’m an Ohio fine art photographer producing vivid canvas wall art in Dayton, Ohio. I capture Miami Valley sunsets, skylines, and parks under colorful skies.
As evidenced by my US National Park art prints, peaceful West Virginia waterfalls scenes, and colorful views of St Louis, my work isn't limited to Southwest Ohio.
The below post shares some of my signature pieces along with the interesting stories that accompany these art prints.
Updates, News Releases, and the Rest of the Story
Solar Eclipse Photography: A Midwest Adventure
With the famous solar eclipse approaching I’ve been looking forward to the celestial wonder since the 2017 Great American Eclipse. Though I have friends who travel the world to catch the next occultation, I try to make the most of the cards that Mother Nature…
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Dayton Fountain of Lights
Dayton Fountain Art Prints There is one word that describes Dayton’s Fountain of Lights art prints…majestic! At 800 feet across and 200 feet high, the fountain spray is one of the largest in the world. These artworks capture the Dayton Fountain in varying lighting conditions. …
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Prairie Path Art Prints
Morris Reserve, Bellbrook Ohio Morris Reserve lies under the responsibility of the Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Park District. The park resides in Sugarcreek Township and just outside Bellbrook, Ohio. As shared in a previous post, artifacts discovered in this park, as it made its conversion from a farm…
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Country Road Art Prints
Nostalgia Feeling Country road art prints can indeed evoke a sense of nostalgia and tranquility, making them ideal for creating a calming atmosphere in spaces like waiting rooms. The representational nature of these prints, depicting rural landscapes with timeless gravel roads, adds to their appeal…
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Colorful Autumn Twilight Over Morris Reserve
The Rest of the Story As shared in previous posts (Morning Thunderstorm Over Morris Reserve, Colorful Autumn Sunset Over Morris Reserve, and Morris Reserve Fine Art Photography), Morris Reserve is one of my favored places. The park’s long sightlines promoted interesting compositions. In previous autumn…
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Morning Thunderstorm Over Morris Reserve
Morris Reserve: Local Tallgrass Prairie There is something magical about a summer morning thunderstorm. It’s a cozy feeling, lying in bed listening to the thunder roll across the land. I was content laying there counting the seconds between the flash and the thunder. Then the…
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Colorful Autumn Sunset Over Morris Reserve
Morris Reserve Fine Art Photography Morris Reserve in Sugarcreek Township (near Bellbrook, Ohio) serves as a treasure for all Greene County, Ohio residents. The 177-acre park holds two parts. First is a hilly woodland area that holds shady paths which traverse many patches of spring…
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Morris Reserve Fine Art Photography
Morris Reserve Fine Art Photography Morris Reserve is a relatively new park under the Bellbrook Sugarcreek Park District. The park has 177 acres which entail a hillside forest and about 100 acres of tallgrass prairie. Starting off as a farm, soil tests indicated the land…
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Miami County Ohio Fine Art Photography
Miami County Ohio Fine Art Prints Several years ago, I was approached by an entity seeking fine art photography of iconic and nostalgic places in Miami County, Ohio. Their client had a strong preference for scenery that followed the principles of Evidence-based design (EBD) in…
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Ohio Fine Art Photography
Ohio Fine Art Photography My Ohio Fine Art Photography starts with the many outstanding parks within our state. Within ten miles of this peaceful spot, lies a host of parks. Under the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Miami Valley residents have access to John Bryan…
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Sunset over Clifton Gorge State Nature Preserve
Sunset over Clifton Gorge State Nature Preserve where trees surrounding the park gently filter the evening light and illuminate the trail
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Rare All Hallows’ Eve Moonrise over Deeds Carillon
Rare All Hallows’ Eve Moonrise The Story:  On 31 Oct 2020, the Miami Valley witnessed a rare All Hallows’ Eve full moon. The Farmers Almanac reports, the last time a full moon fell on Halloween in Dayton, Ohio, was in 1944, just two years after…
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Hunters Moonrise over Greene County Ohio
A peaceful art print featuring a Hunters Moonrise over Greene County Ohio
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Autumn Day over The Yellow Springs No. 10
Artwork celebrating life in the Miami Valley such as this canvas art print capturing a gorgeous autumn day over The Yellow Springs.
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2023 Ohio Artist Registry Exhibition
Sugarcreek Sunflower Sunset No. 1 Juried into the OAR Exhibit The Ohio Arts Council (OAC) selected this print (Sugarcreek Sunflower Sunset No. 1) for the 2023 Ohio Artist Registry Exhibition! The print depicts a Sugarcreek Township (Bellbrook Ohio) Sunflower Field during a colorful sunset. OAC…
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Osage Orange Tunnel Graces the Front of the Bellbrook Sugarcreek Park District Calendar
Following my last assignment in the US Air Force, we were finally free to choose the location of our own home. Although we lived in many wonderful places, having started my career in Dayton, Ohio, returning back to the Miami Valley remained our goal. After…
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Eyewitness: A FotoFocus Biennial Exhibition
Dayton Rainbow Skyline canvas print on display at Dayton Society of Artist exhibit sold!
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Cover Image Feature in BeLocal South Dayton
Grateful for this cover image opportunity and the help of a couple of friends! First, thanks to Laura at Dayton Art Solutions for the recommendation to Rhonda at BeLocal South Dayton. If you just moved to the South Dayton area, you’ll find the BeLocal magazine…
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Dayton Daily News Article on Sugarcreek Photography Gallery
We’re grateful for the time and effort of Meredith Moss who visited the Sugarcreek Photography Gallery Saturday, 9 July 2022. Her article on our gallery appeared in the Sunday edition of the Dayton Daily News in the Life & Arts section (pages E1 & E2)…
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U.S. Postal Service Mighty Mississippi Stamp Series
USPS Stamp Series: Mighty Mississippi NEWS RELEASE: On Monday, 23 May 2022, during a First Day of Issue ceremony in Memphis, Tennessee, the U.S. Postal Service released its newest stamp series called the Mighty Mississippi. With the new stamp series featuring various scenes of our…
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Sugarcreek Photography Gallery Opens its Doors
The Sugarcreek Photography Gallery serves as one of the region’s newest art venues, located in the quiet village of Bellbrook, Ohio. The gallery is bringing fine art photography to Dayton Ohio. Its well-lit walls display the works of many of the Miami Valley’s most skilled…
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My Website Delayed for a Greater Opportunity
As 2022 started, I prepared my new website using a new platform and in the midst of converting over, another amazing opportunity landed in front of me. I joined forces with these three friends and we opened our own art gallery! Today, the Sugarcreek Photography…
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Change of Website Platforms
Hang With Me as I Rebuild My Website After several years with Zenfolio hosting my website, I’ve pushed their capability as far as they can go….still I needed more to keep growing. As a result, I’ve converted over to a WordPress-based webpage and use GoDaddy…
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