Dayton Fountain of Lights Spray at Golden Hour

The Story:    The RiverScape MetroPark Fountain of Lights during a colorful sunset over Dayton, Ohio.   This 91-image panorama captures the Dayton Fountain’s spray refracting the warm hues of the last rays from the sun.  Did you know that Dayton’s Fountain of Lights, has one of the world’s largest fountain displays?

The Rest of the Story:   This shot is very difficult to capture.   First, the Dayton Fountains only spray for 10 minutes every hour–five minutes til to five minutes after the top of the hour.  Second, this fountain display needs to coincide with the official sunset over the Miami Valley.  The fountains operate from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day.  The number of sunsets that occur at the top of the hour while the Five Rivers MetroParks allow the fountain to run is limited to a few weeks a year.  Third, this scene requires clouds that add dimension to the sky, but not so many clouds that might block out the sunlight.  Frequently, I find if there are clouds at sunset, they either evaporate before the key moment or slowly block out the sun, rendering the scene in dark muted hues.  Finally, there are wind sensors that shut off the fountain to avoid creating hazardous conditions.  On this evening, I feared they would kick in again.  The wind sensors were installed to protect the apartments built along the Mad River and Great Miami.  If not controlled further, the fountain sprays can also shower the adjacent bridge traffic in the background.  On this evening, the wind was actively blowing water drops onto my lens requiring me to reset my composition and even then wipe my lens dry between shot sequences.  Fortunately, the breeze was light enough and did not trigger the fountain shutoff mechanism.  In short, there are a series of uncontrollable issues that frequently prevent visitors from witnessing this spectacular scene.

As a testament to the infrequent display, in 2018, I caught the scene twice:  Fiery Fountain of Lights and Fountain of Lights Finale No. 1.  In 2019, I captured it once in Glowing Fountain of Light Spray, Dayton Ohio No. 1.  From there I had a several year dry spell until this scene occurred.

Dayton Fine Art Photography:  On this webpage, I’ve included a rendition of this print in a Dayton Corporate Art setting.  The artwork depicts my typical presentation as framed giclee canvas art print with my standard black frame.   If you are looking for scenes that celebrate living in Dayton, this scene certainly captures one of the Miami Valley’s greatest landmarks.  Although this website offers standard sizes and mediums, I can custom print to your requirements.

Sublocation:   RiverScape MetroPark

City, State:      Dayton, Ohio

Year:                2022

An example of Dayton Fine Art Photography displayed in a corporate conference room that depicts the Dayton Fountain of Lights during a colorful sunset.

An example of Dayton Corporate Art installed over a conference room. The artwork depicts how a large canvas print of the Dayton Fountains at sunset would appear in a company’s meeting room. This AI mock-up room featuring the art print lies under a license from FreeP!ck while I retain the copyright of the original artwork.

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Dayton Fine Art Photography featuring the RiverScape MetroPark Fountain of Lights during a colorful sunset. A perfect print for Dayton Corporate Art

This image captures a crescendo of factors that rarely align. The Riverscape MetroPark Fountain of Lights only activates its fountain a few minutes every hour. Second, this timing needs to occur at sunset, which for most of the season are not synched. Finally, it takes a few clouds to catch the light, but not so many that mute the colors. This 91-image panorama captures a day where it all came together, and the Dayton Fountain spray refracts the warm light of the day’s last rays.

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12" x 24", 20" x 40", 30" x 60"
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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. 
Sample Photopaper Shipping Tube

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