Foggy Osage Orange Tunnel No. 3

The Story:      Before barbed wire became common across the Midwest, farmers often planted rows of Osage orange trees as living fences.  At Sugarcreek MetroPark between Bellbrook and Centerville, Ohio, one of these historic hedgerows has matured into the celebrated Dayton Tree Tunnel, where gracefully arching branches form a natural canopy over the trail.

On this fog-filled morning, sunrise arrived quietly behind a blanket of mist. Facing east into the diffused light, I found the tunnel transformed into a scene of remarkable calm.  The soft illumination muted harsh shadows and allowed the repeating arches of green foliage to recede gently into the distance, creating an image that feels timeless and inviting.

 

The Rest of the Story

Having photographed this tunnel beneath brilliant autumn sunrises, I wanted to experience it under entirely different conditions.  The dense morning fog changed everything. Instead of dramatic contrast, the light became soft and even, wrapping the historic trees in a quiet atmosphere that encouraged a slower pace.

To complement the mood, I applied a restrained Orton Effect during processing, subtly enhancing the glow of the brighter areas while preserving the tunnel’s graceful structure.  The result reflects how the scene felt to me that morning… peaceful, dreamlike, and suspended between memory and reality.  It remains one of my most celebrated images and has resonated deeply with people who have formed their own connections to this remarkable pathway.

If you’d like to see more of this impressive park, go to Sugarcreek MetroPark Art Prints.  For additional impressive species, check out my Forest Footpath Art Prints.

 

Sublocation:   Sugarcreek MetroPark

City, State:      Bellbrook, Ohio

Year:                2021

 

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:

  • 2024 – a client shared she was contemplating buying a painting of a wooded pathway.  In fact, she was regretting not making that purchase, when she discovered one of my Sugarcreek MetroPark posts on social media.  She’s a frequent park visitor and was fond of walking through Dayton’s tree tunnel.   For her, she was able to blend the aesthetics of a forest footpath with a park that she cherishes.
  • 2022 – the 32nd annual Dayton-area Works on Paper exhibition, Rosewood Gallery, Kettering, Ohio.   One of Two Juried prints (54 accepted) from 200 submissions.  This print won an award and serves as the exhibit’s featured print.

 

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Price range: $75.00 through $440.00

Product Description

Foggy morning view of the historic Osage Orange Tree Tunnel at Sugarcreek MetroPark with green arching branches and a soft forest pathway near Bellbrook, Ohio.

Before barbed wire became common across the Midwest, farmers often planted rows of Osage orange trees as living fences. At Sugarcreek MetroPark between Bellbrook and Centerville, Ohio, one of these historic hedgerows has matured into the celebrated Dayton Tree Tunnel, where gracefully arching branches form a natural canopy over the trail.
On this fog-filled morning, sunrise arrived quietly behind a blanket of mist. Facing east into the diffused light, I found the tunnel transformed into a scene of remarkable calm. The soft illumination muted harsh shadows and allowed the repeating arches of green foliage to recede gently into the distance, creating an image that feels timeless and inviting.
The Rest of the Story
Having photographed this tunnel beneath brilliant autumn sunrises, I wanted to experience it under entirely different conditions. The dense morning fog changed everything. Instead of dramatic contrast, the light became soft and even, wrapping the historic trees in a quiet atmosphere that encouraged a slower pace.
To complement the mood, I applied a restrained Orton Effect during processing, subtly enhancing the glow of the brighter areas while preserving the tunnel’s graceful structure. The result reflects how the scene felt to me that morning… peaceful, dreamlike, and suspended between memory and reality. It remains one of my most celebrated images and has resonated deeply with people who have formed their own connections to this remarkable pathway.

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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.
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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