Wild Geranium, Caesar Creek Gorge No. 1

The Story:      I captured this Wild Geranium on a mid-spring walk through Caesar Creek Gorge, the wooded spillway area of Caesar Creek State Park near Waynesville, Ohio. The gorge has a different feeling than the open lake and campground areas, with trails, rock, shade, and seasonal growth creating a quieter side of the park.

This small cluster of three purple blooms stood out along the trail, each flower holding a soft yellow center. The scientific name is Geranium maculatum, and one of its older common names, cranesbill, comes from the long seed capsule that resembles the bill of a crane. Like many spring wildflowers, it does not need a grand setting to be meaningful.

 

The Rest of the Story:  I photographed this wild geranium during a mid-spring walk through Caesar Creek Gorge, starting down near the spillway. That part of the park always feels a little different to me. It is less about the big lake view and more about what you find along the trail … rock, shade, water, and small seasonal details that can be easy to miss.

The three purple blooms caught my attention because they had such a quiet presence against the surrounding spring growth. I also liked learning that Wild Geranium has its own deeper history. Historically, some Native American communities used Wild Geranium’s underground root-like stem in traditional remedies, including for mouth discomfort. For me, the image remains a simple spring discovery from Caesar Creek Gorge, where a small flower helped tell the larger story of the season.

If you like flowers of this season, check out my Ohio Summer Wildflower Art Prints.

 

Sublocation:   Caesar Creek Gorge State Nature Preserve

City, State:      Yellow Springs, Ohio

Year:                2021

Price range: $75.00 through $440.00

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Wild Geranium flowers in Caesar Creek Gorge at Caesar Creek State Park near Waynesville, Ohio, with three purple blooms and small yellow centers.

I captured this Wild Geranium on a mid-spring walk through Caesar Creek Gorge, the wooded spillway area of Caesar Creek State Park near Waynesville, Ohio. The gorge has a different feeling than the open lake and campground areas, with trails, rock, shade, and seasonal growth creating a quieter side of the park.
This small cluster of three purple blooms stood out along the trail, each flower holding a soft yellow center. The scientific name is Geranium maculatum, and one of its older common names, cranesbill, comes from the long seed capsule that resembles the bill of a crane. Like many spring wildflowers, it does not need a grand setting to be meaningful.
The Rest of the Story
I photographed this wild geranium during a mid-spring walk through Caesar Creek Gorge, starting down near the spillway. That part of the park always feels a little different to me. It is less about the big lake view and more about what you find along the trail … rock, shade, water, and small seasonal details that can be easy to miss.
The three purple blooms caught my attention because they had such a quiet presence against the surrounding spring growth. I also liked learning that Wild Geranium has its own deeper history. Historically, some Native American communities used Wild Geranium’s underground root-like stem in traditional remedies, including for mouth discomfort. For me, the image remains a simple spring discovery from Caesar Creek Gorge, where a small flower helped tell the larger story of the season.

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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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