Autumn Stroll Under the Osage Orange Tunnel, Sugarcreek MetroPark No. 4

The Story:     Another Dayton-area gem lies tucked within Sugarcreek MetroPark, near Bellbrook, Ohio—the enchanting Osage Orange Tunnel. A delight in any season, this living corridor becomes pure magic in autumn. On this particular morning, the sun’s low angle perfectly aligned with the arched trail, backlighting golden leaves with a radiant glow. The trees, once planted as living fences, now form a tunnel of light—welcoming hikers into a fleeting, golden moment of Ohio’s fall splendor.

The Rest of the Story:   I’ve envisioned this shot and it took a series of trips under I finally captured this scene.  For me, it was trial and error.  There is an ideal narrow window in capturing this trail where the leaves a too green, to suddenly complete their verticle migration.  On this morning, l finally got it right.  But did you know, this scene comes about from the time before the invention of barbwire?   The park once served as farmland where the use of Osage Orange trees was employed as natural fence lines due to the density of the trees.  In the years since, the vegetation has reclaimed the land and fortunately, landowners preserved some of the oldest trees in Ohio.  Today, this part of the park is known as Dayton’s Tree Tunnel and serves as a favored spot for residents of Centerville and the Miami Valley.  If you’d like to see more enchanting art prints from this park, visit my Sugarcreek MetroPark Gallery.

 

Sublocation:  Sugarcreek MetroPark

City, State:     Bellbrook, Ohio

Year:               2019

 

Paired Prints: Sometimes a print naturally pairs with another.  Frequently, I’ve captured an image from the same location but under varying lighting conditions or during a different time of year.  If you like this art print, you may also want to view:

Accolades:

 

A corporate art room visualization featuring an autumn view of Dayton's tree tunnel at Sugarcreek MetroPark where sunrise backlit the fall-colored leaves

This room visualization depicts my original photography as displayed in an AI-generated room. The art print features the Osage Orange Arch at Sugarcreek MetroPark, near Bellbrook Ohio on a fall morning. This room visualization was generated through FreePick with their permission and license, while I retain the copyright of the displayed art print.

$75.00 – $440.00

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The arched limbs from this ancient row of Osage Orange trees form a delightful tunnel during sunrise which backlights the yellowing autumn leaves

Another Dayton-area gem lies tucked within Sugarcreek MetroPark, near Bellbrook, Ohio—the enchanting Osage Orange Tunnel. A delight in any season, this living corridor becomes pure magic in autumn. On this particular morning, the sun’s low angle perfectly aligned with the arched trail, backlighting golden leaves with a radiant glow. The trees, once planted as living fences, now form a tunnel of light—welcoming hikers into a fleeting, golden moment of Ohio’s fall splendor.

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