The Story Behind the Shot: A Pensacola Sunrise Perspective
Waking early and arriving at Pensacola Beach, the sunrise light was already glowing with pastel colors. I knew the sunrise was going to be pretty special. It was almost deserted other than a few people walking the pier. Having this stretch of coastline to yourself is remarkable in itself, but standing under the Pensacola Beach Pier as the first light of dawn begins to hit the Gulf, you really get a sense of the scale that the Emerald Coast offers. I intentionally captured this perspective to highlight the perfect symmetry and strength of the concrete pillars meeting the soft, fleeting colors of a Florida panhandle sunrise, while the waves presented the ever-changing nature of the ocean.Bringing the Gulf Home
I photograph these scenes in hopes that you don't just see the beauty of the sunrise at the beach, but to feel the salt in the air and the stillness of the morning. By specializing in high end mediums like ChromaLuxe metal and TruLife acrylic, the final print has a depth to it that makes the waves look like they are actually moving. Looking into the symmetrical artwork, you can almost hear the waves as they roll towards you in the frame. The metal prints offer incredible color saturation, while the acrylic provides a luxury, high-end finish that looks stunning in any lighting.Gallery Quality for Your Space
Emerald Coast Awakening is meant to give your space a piece of the Gulf Coast that is designed to last a lifetime. Whether you plan to hang it in a sunlit living room or your modern office, the goal is for this piece to showcase the Pensacola Beach Pier as a daily window into that calm, coastal morning that will take you to the beach every time you look at it.Location
Pensacola Beach Pier, Florida
Edition
Limited Edition Run of 50 (Paper Prints Open Edition)
Aspect
Classic Landscape
Fine Art Print Styles
I offer a number of print styles for my fine art nature photography prints. Below are the different styles you can choose from as you consider your art purchase. All formats with the exception of archival paper prints come ready to hang as is without any need for framing. However, optional external framing can be added if desired. Feel free to contact me with any questions you may have regarding these print styles. For more detailed information on my print styles, please visit my fine art prints page.