Old Barn near Meadow Ridge Lake No. 1

The Story:     I captured this wide-angle view at Elk Creek MetroPark’s Meadow Ridge(opens in new tab) area near Middletown, Ohio, on a bright and calm Ohio day. In the frame, an old barn with fading red paint sits beyond the lake, surrounded by lush summer vegetation and reflected almost perfectly in the mirror-like water.

The still surface of the lake gives the scene much of its quiet beauty. The barn, trees, blue sky, and feathery cirrus clouds all repeat across the water, making the reflection nearly as important as the landscape above it. With morning light bringing color to the vegetation and calm winds leaving the water smooth, the scene feels balanced, rural, and peaceful … a Butler County farm view preserved within a public park setting.

 

The Rest of the Story:  This image stood out to me because the lake doubled the entire scene. On a breezy day, the old barn would still have been interesting, but the calm water changed the photograph. The reflection gave the composition a sense of stillness and symmetry that made the scene feel much larger and more complete.

Meadow Ridge has an interesting modern story as well. The land became part of MetroParks of Butler County after being purchased for public access and conservation, then opened for daily use in 2018 after restoration and trail work. Knowing that background adds something to the image for me. What once belonged to a more private landscape now offers quiet trails, water, birding, and reflective views for the public. On this morning, the old barn, blue sky, and smooth lake surface made the park feel like a place where rural history and conservation could share the same frame.

I have more local scenes under my MetroParks of Butler County(opens in new tab) Art Print Gallery as well as more nostalgic scenes under my Barn Art Prints(opens in new tab).

 

Sublocation:   Elk Creek MetroPark

City, State:      Middletown, Ohio

Year:                2023

An AI room visualization featuring my fine art print of an old Ohio Barn at Elk Creek MetroPark on a Summery morning.

This room visualization depicts my original photography as displayed in an AI-generated room. The art print features a nostalgic Ohio Barn under blue summer skies as the adjacent lake perfectly reflects the entire scene. This room visualization was generated through FreePick with their permission and license, while I retain the copyright of the displayed art print.

 

Price range: $75.00 through $440.00

Product Description

Old red barn reflected in the calm lake at Elk Creek MetroPark Meadow Ridge near Middletown, Ohio, with blue sky, cirrus clouds, and summer trees.

I captured this wide-angle view at Elk Creek MetroPark’s Meadow Ridge area near Middletown, Ohio, on a bright and calm Ohio day. In the frame, an old barn with fading red paint sits beyond the lake, surrounded by lush summer vegetation and reflected almost perfectly in the mirror-like water.
The still surface of the lake gives the scene much of its quiet beauty. The barn, trees, blue sky, and feathery cirrus clouds all repeat across the water, making the reflection nearly as important as the landscape above it. With morning light bringing color to the vegetation and calm winds leaving the water smooth, the scene feels balanced, rural, and peaceful … a Butler County farm view preserved within a public park setting.
The Rest of the Story
This image stood out to me because the lake doubled the entire scene. On a breezy day, the old barn would still have been interesting, but the calm water changed the photograph. The reflection gave the composition a sense of stillness and symmetry that made the scene feel much larger and more complete.
Meadow Ridge has an interesting modern story as well. The land became part of MetroParks of Butler County after being purchased for public access and conservation, then opened for daily use in 2018 after restoration and trail work. Knowing that background adds something to the image for me. What once belonged to a more private landscape now offers quiet trails, water, birding, and reflective views for the public. On this morning, the old barn, blue sky, and smooth lake surface made the park feel like a place where rural history and conservation could share the same frame.

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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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