Dayton Skyline at Sunset

The Story:        This colorful sunset over the Dayton skyline occurred after one of 2019’s bomb cyclones. The associated cold front passage occurred at sunset, where its cold, clear air drove away thick clouds. The clear air to the west allowed the setting sun to paint the underside of the existing clouds in warm colors as the front’s winds gave the Great Miami River an interesting foreground texture.

The Rest of the Story:  I saw the potential for this sunset about a half hour before, as I was shooting peaceful scenes in Troy, Ohio.  One of the Weather Channel’s declared “bomb cyclones” was making its way across the Midwest.  Since then, its been called the 2019 North American Blizzard.  The skies were overcast and the winds were wicked.  When I looked at my weather sources, I learned the skies would clear at sunset.  Given the 30-minutes heads up for my half hour drive, I jumped in my truck and headed for my favored perch overlooking Riverscape MetroPark.  As the sun sank below the local horizon, it painted the undersides of the cloud deck in amazing warm colors.  As for the winds, note the texture of the water indicating the strong winds.  Wanting to avoid a blurry image from camera shake (or getting blown off the bridge), I hung my 35lb camera backpack from the center of my tripod which produced the rock solid foundation.  I also knew I wanted a panorama print and felt I had about a minute of peak color to capture this 63-frame image.

I often speak of the three joys of being a photographer.  First is being there in the moment.  A second joy comes a few hours later when you’ve built the panorama on your computer and realize you made a dozen or so correct decisions on the fly, and it all came together.  The third joy comes from when someone walks in my gallery and realizes this print speaks to them and they want my artwork as part of their wall decor.   The third event happens frequently, making this one of my signature art prints and one of my best examples of Dayton Fine Art Photography.

This is a popular print for interior designers assisting their Miami Valley corporate art clients.  For those seeking Dayton Office Art, or Dayton Sunsets, this print may be of help.   In a few cases, clients have paired this print with a sister art print titled “Dayton Skyline at Twilight“.   An example of these fine art prints displayed as Dayton Hospitality Art lies below.  In this image, the Dayton Club resided on the top floor of the Kettering Tower (now Stratacache Tower) and they proudly displayed these two Daytonscape from the best seat in the Gem City.   For those seeking Dayton art prints, either for your foyer/board room I can make this a large canvas print.  If you are seeking a webpage art or a background image for your social media page that celebrates life in Dayton, I can license the image for subsequent use.

 

Sublocation:    RiverScape MetroPark

City, State:       Dayton, Ohio

Year:                 2019

 

Paired Prints:  Sometimes a print naturally pairs with another.  Frequently, I’ve captured an image from the same location but under varying lighting conditions or during a different time of year.  If you like this art print, you may also want to view:

Accolades:

  • 2021  Dayton Daily News:  Dayton On Display, 10 Feb 2021 page 10
  • 2020  Client Selected for Exhibition at Dayton Club, Kettering Tower

 

An interior view of the Dayton Club where management wanted large canvas artwork that celebrated the pretty Dayton Skyline from the best view in the Miami Valley

Two of my large canvas prints titled Dayton Skyline at Twilight and Dayton Skyline at Sunset. This scene came from the Dayton Club that occupied the top floor of the tallest office building in both prints.

$75.00 – $440.00

Product Description

Colorful Dayton skyline sunset where the sun illuminated the clouds from underneath in warm colors as the Miami River took on interesting texture

This colorful sunset over the Dayton skyline occurred after one of 2019’s bomb cyclones. The associated cold front passage occurred at sunset, where its cold, clear air drove away thick clouds. The clear air to the west allowed the setting sun to paint the underside of the existing clouds in warm colors as the front’s winds gave the Great Miami River an interesting foreground texture.

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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. 
Sample Photopaper Shipping Tube

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