Contorted Mulberry at Sunset, Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark No. 4

The Story:     Near Dayton Ohio lies a park with several gardens.  Collectively, we call them Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark.  Every time I visit the park, a host of cheery volunteers diligently work on each feature.  Most know I love the contre-jour technique of pointing my lens into the light.   Well, on this 4th of July evening, I caught my own fireworks where the gnarled branches of this Contorted Mulberry Tree (Morus alba ‘Unryu’) gently filtered the day’s last rays of warm light.

 

The Rest of the Story:   Rather than fight the crowds around local fireworks, I elected to spend a quiet evening in a few of our local parks.  I’ve spent several evenings in this park and I typically dwell in the English Gardens as the sunset backlights a trellis garden feature.  In fact, I was on my way out of the park, when I stopped by this favored tree.  I loved how the warm hues from the setting sun raked across the pathway.  The light around this tree was impressive when it occurred to me to capture this composition.  Thirty minutes earlier, a haze permeated the western sky so my sunset images of the trellis garden feature were fuzzy.  As the sun approached the horizon, the air cleared producing this sharp sunburst.

Speaking of clearing the air….no I didn’t make the sunburst in Photoshop, nor did I use a filter.  I use a Canon 11-24mm ultra wide zoom lens that runs about $3K.  Its optics are impressive as are its nine aperture blades.  For me, with this lens, the sun is nearly always in the camera frame.  Rather than render the sun as a bright blob, I elect to embrace the light and drive the appearance of a sunstar produced by light diffraction.  In short, it’s all done in camera.

For more images from this park, check out my Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark Art Prints.  I also, organize my images by subject, so you may want to see my Tree Art Prints which celebrate singular trees in their surroundings.

Sublocation:  Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark

City, State:     Dayton, Ohio

Year:               2023

 

An AI room visualization featuring my fine art print of a summer evening sunset at Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark as a contorted mulberry tree filters the sunlight

This room visualization depicts my original photography as displayed in an AI-generated room. The art print features a contorted mulberry tree at Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark during a Dayton Ohio evening. This room visualization was generated through FreePick with their permission and license, while I retain the copyright of the displayed art print.

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Dayton Fine Art photography where a contorted Mulberry tree filters the evening light at Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark and a lens produces a sunburst effect

Near Dayton Ohio, lies a park with several gardens. Collectively, we call them Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark. Every time I visit the park, a host of cheery volunteers diligently work on each feature. Most know I love the contre-jour technique of pointing my lens into the light. Well, on this 4th of July evening, I caught my own fireworks where the gnarled branches of this Contorted Mulberry Tree (Morus alba ‘Unryu’) gently filtered the day’s last rays of warm light.

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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.
Sample Canvas Print Features

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. 
Sample Metal Print Features

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. 
Sample Photopaper Shipping Tube

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