Solstice Sunrise over Morris Reserve

The Story:      I’m a frequent visitor of Morris Reserve near Bellbrook, Ohio where five native peoples had once called home. During the 2023 Winter Solstice, a host of cloud layers filled the sky during sunrise As the sky transitioned from Blue Hour to Golden Hour, the below-the-horizon sun illuminated the varying cloud layers in wild warm colors. This elevated composition features one of the park’s trails that leads the eye through the tallgrass prairie towards the Little Miami River.

The Rest of the Story:  When I share that I’m a frequent visitor, I mean I was there the previous morning, three mornings before, and again three more mornings before that.  Unlike sunset, where I can see the varying cloud layers and a colorful scene developing an hour earlier, for sunrise, it’s an unforgiving short flash to bang.  I live on the hill captured on the distant horizon.  With this Ohio prairie residing a couple of thousand feet from my home, this spot is close enough to save the day.

On this morning, I saw a tinged of purple in the dark morning sky which set me into motion.  I grab a coat and my already packed camera bag, and launch for Morris Reserve.  As I park my truck, I’m already grabbing my 30 lbs of gear so I can run through the park to a favored position.   Once in the spot, I connect my camera to my phone, hoist it 12′ in the air, correct for the plumb, set the exposure sequence, and stop the swaying of the heavy camera body and lens, which weighs twice as much as the pole, before I finally capture this scene.  In the subsequent shots a few moments later, I note the color is already beginning to fade.

I present other compositions from this park throughout the day and seasons, through my website at Morris Reserve Art Prints.   If you are seeking other peaceful prairie compositions, check out my Prairie Paths Art Prints.

Sublocation:   Morris Reserve

City, State:      Bellbrook, Ohio

Year:                2023

$75.00 – $440.00

Product Description

Fine art photography of an Ohio Prairie during a vivid sunrise over Morris Reserve near Bellbrook Ohio.

I’m a frequent visitor of Morris Reserve near Bellbrook, Ohio where five native peoples had once called home. During the 2023 Winter Solstice, a host of cloud layers filled the sky during sunrise As the sky transitioned from Blue Hour to Golden Hour, the below-the-horizon sun illuminated the varying cloud layers in wild warm colors. This elevated composition features one of the park’s trails that leads the eye through the tallgrass prairie towards the Little Miami River.

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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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