About the Photo: First Light
This popular viewpoint at Dallas Divide near Ridgway, Colorado is an amazing place to see the changing of the seasons. Not only do the aspens change from green to hues or yellow, orange and gold, but the underbrush can take on vivid deep reds as well. What I love about this spot though, is the first touch of light on the layers of autumn colors. While the peaks themselves receive the first rays of light, it takes another 15 minutes or so for the sun to rise high enough to crest the mountains in the east and flood this scene with warm sunlight. Those first 30 seconds or so that the sun hits the tops of these trees produces an amazing soft light that just glows with warmth! Within 30 seconds or so, the light gets harsher, though still beautiful. But that first light is something to behold!
Location
Dallas Divide, Ridgway, Colorado
Edition
Limited Edition Run of 100 (Paper Prints Open Edition)
Aspect
Panoramic
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.
Signature Series Acrylic Prints (Ready to Hang)
If you’re looking for luxury and quality, then choosing arcylic for your artwork will certainly make it stand out! Details from the image emerge from the acrylic in an almost HD-like appearance due due to the transparency layer that is infused with iridium particles and is encapsulated in a layer suspended between the white poly surface and Acrylic. I also offer upgrades to TruLife acrylic and both Lumachrome and Ultra HD acrylic papers.. The final product is finished with a recessed float mount that allows for easy hanging without the need of an external frame creating a modern gallery look that is perfect for any home or office. Additionally, Italian hand-made ROMA frames can be added to any acrylic piece.
Signature Series Chromaluxe Metal Prints (Ready to Hang)
Using a method called dye sublimation, Chromaluxe is my choice for metal prints. Chromaluxe metal prints are created by taking an archival fine art print and infusing it into an aluminum sheet, creating a much more durable and visually stunning product than printing directly to aluminum like other metal print methods. Surprisingly light-weight, Chromaluxe metal prints are resistant to scratching while having that shiny, high gloss look that makes an image pop! Larson Juhl and box framed Chromaluxe metal prints are available upon request.
Arcival Canvas Prints (Ready to Hang)
Created with 8 color oil based inks, these giclee canvas prints are on another level compared to other canvas prints you might have seen. Many canvas prints have a lack of sharpness, but these canvas prints are some of the highest resolution, sharpest, most vibrant canvas prints possible.
Signature Series Frames (Ready to Hang)
While all of my mounted print styles come ready to hang without the need of an external frame, sometimes collectors want that extra touch of elegance. For that reason, I offer ROMA frames on all of my acrylic, metal and canvas prints. Plaque mount prints can also be framed with Larson Juhl frames. Standard styles include the Tabacchino line, but other ROMA lines are available on request.
Mountain Collection
From the Swiss Alps to the Rocky Mountains, mountains have always captivated me in the most profound ways. Get inspired by more mountain art like First Light in my Mountains Collection of images.