Colorful Dawn Fog at Morris Reserve No. 3

The Story:    Just outside Bellbrook, Ohio, Morris Reserve preserves a wide expanse of restored tallgrass prairie overlooking the Little Miami River valley. On this early morning, a layer of stratus clouds stretched across the eastern sky, creating ideal conditions for a colorful sunrise.  As dawn approached, fog began rising from the river corridor and slowly drifted across the prairie below.
Choosing an aerial perspective, I positioned my drone above the landscape where a prairie footpath became a natural leading line disappearing into the mist.  Above, the clouds refracted the first light of day into brilliant oranges accented by subtle pink and purple hues.  The colorful sky seemed to cast its own glow upon the fog, creating a peaceful scene where earth and sky blended together in the quiet moments before sunrise.

The Rest of the Story:  Morris Reserve has become one of my favorite places to photograph because it is never quite the same twice.  The open prairie, distant horizon, and nearby Little Miami River combine to create conditions where light, weather, and season constantly reshape the landscape.
That morning began with promise. The cloud deck looked perfectly positioned to catch color, but the real surprise came when I noticed fog beginning to form along the river.  As it slowly advanced across the prairie, the scene gained an extra layer of depth and atmosphere.
From above, the pathway seemed to vanish into another world.  The colors overhead reflected softly into the mist below, and for a few brief minutes the reserve felt suspended between night and day.  Moments like this are why I keep returning… not knowing exactly what I will find, but trusting the landscape to offer something new.

If you’d like to see more of this park, check out my Morris Reserve Art Prints.  If you like the composition, I have more Ohio Prairie Pathways here.

 

Sublocation:   Morris Reserve

City, State:      Bellbrook, Ohio

Year:                2023

Price range: $75.00 through $440.00

Product Description

Aerial view of Morris Reserve near Bellbrook Ohio with prairie path disappearing into fog beneath colorful orange and pink sunrise clouds

Just outside Bellbrook, Ohio, Morris Reserve preserves a wide expanse of restored tallgrass prairie overlooking the Little Miami River valley. On this early morning, a layer of stratus clouds stretched across the eastern sky, creating ideal conditions for a colorful sunrise. As dawn approached, fog began rising from the river corridor and slowly drifted across the prairie below.
Choosing an aerial perspective, I positioned my drone above the landscape where a prairie footpath became a natural leading line disappearing into the mist. Above, the clouds refracted the first light of day into brilliant oranges accented by subtle pink and purple hues. The colorful sky seemed to cast its own glow upon the fog, creating a peaceful scene where earth and sky blended together in the quiet moments before sunrise.
The Rest of the Story
Morris Reserve has become one of my favorite places to photograph because it is never quite the same twice. The open prairie, distant horizon, and nearby Little Miami River combine to create conditions where light, weather, and season constantly reshape the landscape.
That morning began with promise. The cloud deck looked perfectly positioned to catch color, but the real surprise came when I noticed fog beginning to form along the river. As it slowly advanced across the prairie, the scene gained an extra layer of depth and atmosphere.
From above, the pathway seemed to vanish into another world. The colors overhead reflected softly into the mist below, and for a few brief minutes the reserve felt suspended between night and day. Moments like this are why I keep returning… not knowing exactly what I will find, but trusting the landscape to offer something new.

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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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