Bellbrook Black-eyed Susans at Sunset No. 1

The Story:   I captured this wide-angle view of Black-eyed Susans (Rudbeckia hirta) at Morris Reserve near Bellbrook, Ohio, on the evening of July 4, 2019.  In the frame, hundreds of blooms fill the prairie, their bright yellow petals stretching toward the horizon beneath a sky brushed with cirrus clouds.

The sun hangs just above the horizon, casting the field in warm golden light.  By using a tight aperture, I rendered the sun as a sun star, and its rays seem to echo the radiating petals of the Black-eyed Susans themselves.  The result is a bright and celebratory summer scene … a restored tallgrass prairie in full bloom, glowing at sunset.

 

Rest of the Story:  This image carries more meaning for me than a simple wildflower sunset.  Morris Reserve was once an almost 200-year-old farm, and after the land was given to the community, the Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Park District began restoring it to an Ohio tallgrass prairie.  With grant support, park managers seeded the site with a wide range of wildflowers.  In the second year, the field was filled with Lance-leaf Coreopsis.  The following season, Black-eyed Susans took over in remarkable numbers.

That 2019 super bloom of Black-eyed Susans became a real event.  People came from all over the Miami Valley to see it, and some even called it a super bloom.  I understood why. The field was full, the timing was perfect, and the evening light made the whole prairie feel alive.  It has never quite happened like that again, which makes this image feel tied to a very specific and memorable moment in the life of Morris Reserve.

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Sublocation:   Morris Reserve

City, State:      Bellbrook, Ohio

Year:                2019

 

Print Legacy:

  • 2024  – A framed giclee canvas print was donated to Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Area Chamber of Commerce as a prize to their community scholarship fundraiser
  • 2020  – Cover Image of the Bellbrook Sugarcreek Area Chamber Business Directory
An AI room visualization featuring my fine art print of Morris Reserve, near Bellbrook Ohio, where the tallgrass prairie experiences a super bloom of Black-eyed Susans.

This room visualization depicts my original photography as displayed in an AI-generated room. The art print features a summer sunset over Morris Reserve (Bellbrook, Ohio) during a super bloom of Black-eyed Susans. This room visualization was generated through FreePick with their permission and license, while I retain the copyright of the displayed art print.

Price range: $75.00 through $440.00

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An Ohio prairie sunset near Bellbrook Ohio under a super bloom of Black-eyed Susans where the flower petals emulated the rays of the sun.

I captured this wide-angle view of Black-eyed Susans at Morris Reserve near Bellbrook, Ohio, on the evening of July 4, 2019. In the frame, hundreds of blooms fill the prairie, their bright yellow petals stretching toward the horizon beneath a sky brushed with cirrus clouds.
The sun hangs just above the horizon, casting the field in warm golden light. By using a tight aperture, I rendered the sun as a sun star, and its rays seem to echo the radiating petals of the Black-eyed Susans themselves. The result is a bright and celebratory summer scene … a restored prairie in full bloom, glowing at sunset.
Rest of the Story: This image carries more meaning for me than a simple wildflower sunset. Morris Reserve was once an almost 200-year-old farm, and after the land was given to the community, the Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Park District began restoring it to tallgrass prairie. With grant support, park managers seeded the site with a wide range of wildflowers. In the second year, the field was filled with Lance-leaf Coreopsis. The following season, Black-eyed Susans took over in remarkable numbers.
That 2019 bloom became a real event. People came from all over the Miami Valley to see it, and some even called it a super bloom. I understood why. The field was full, the timing was perfect, and the evening light made the whole prairie feel alive. It has never quite happened like that again, which makes this image feel tied to a very specific and memorable moment in the life of Morris Reserve.

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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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