Colorful Cox Arboretum Sunset No. 3

The Story:     Cox Arboretum and Gardens MetroPark is one of the Miami Valley’s natural treasures within Dayton’s Five Rivers MetroParks system. Established in 1962 through a land donation by Governor James M. Cox and his family, the arboretum has grown into a regional gem. Years later, the James M. Cox Jr. Arboretum Foundation enlisted renowned Belgian landscape designer Francois Goffinet to develop the park’s master plan, creating signature features such as the Water Garden and its graceful Monet Bridge.

On this tranquil late summer evening, calm winds transformed the pond into a near-perfect mirror as rows of salmon-colored stratocumulus clouds stretched across the twilight sky. Their repeating patterns converged toward the distant horizon behind the bridge, creating striking leading lines echoed in the water below. The result was a fleeting display of symmetry, color, and reflection that bathed the Miami Valley in one of nature’s most memorable sunsets.

The Rest of the Story:   This overlook has long been one of my favorite vantage points within Cox Arboretum. Visitors naturally admire the Monet Bridge, but on this evening my attention was drawn upward as the clouds began organizing themselves into remarkable parallel bands.

The stillness of the pond completed the composition. With hardly a ripple disturbing the surface, the reflections nearly doubled the spectacle overhead, allowing the eye to travel effortlessly from the foreground to the bridge and into the colorful western sky. It was one of those rare evenings when careful landscape design and nature’s own artistry seemed perfectly aligned.

If you would like to see more images from this park, check out my Cox Arboretum MetroPark Art Prints.  I also have more colorful evening prints in Man-made Waterscape Art Prints.

 

Sublocation:   Cox Arboretum MetroPark

City, State:      Dayton, Ohio

Year:                2018

 

Image Legacy:

  • 2021 – Juried in for the Greater Dayton Photography Group Exhibition and Competition
  • 2019 – Art in the City Submission, displayed at the Mudlick

 

Price range: $75.00 through $440.00

Product Description

Colorful sunset over Cox Arboretum where pink stratocumulus clouds form intriguing leading lines to the western sky

Cox Arboretum MetroPark is one of the Miami Valley’s most beloved public gardens, where carefully designed landscapes invite visitors to slow down and enjoy nature’s quieter moments. At the heart of the Water Garden stands the graceful Monet Bridge, inspired by the famous Japanese bridge that appeared in many of Claude Monet’s paintings.
On this peaceful evening, calm winds transformed the pond into a near-perfect mirror as rows of salmon-colored stratocumulus clouds stretched across the twilight sky. Their repeating patterns converged toward the distant horizon behind the bridge, creating powerful leading lines that were echoed in the water below. The result was a fleeting display of symmetry, color, and reflection that lasted only a few moments before fading into dusk.
The Rest of the Story
This overlook has long been one of my favorite vantage points within Cox Arboretum. Visitors naturally admire the Monet Bridge, but on this evening my attention was drawn upward as the clouds began organizing themselves into remarkable parallel bands.
The stillness of the pond completed the composition. With hardly a ripple disturbing the surface, the reflections nearly doubled the spectacle overhead, allowing the eye to travel effortlessly from the foreground to the bridge and into the colorful western sky. It was one of those rare evenings when careful landscape design and nature’s own artistry seemed perfectly aligned.

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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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