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Black and white image of a hazy mountain valley with evergreen trees in the foreground. Cloudy sky above.

Haze Aglow

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San Juan Mountains, Colorado (2024) - Although I do try to avoid pre-conceived expectations ahead of any photography outing, I must admit that I was looking forward to capturing some black and white mountain vistas with big, puffy white clouds set against a dark sky (using the aforementioned red filter technique when editing).

 

A mix of overcast skies and wildfire smoke quickly dashed those hopes.

 

It was a good reminder as to why I work to avoid such expectations for what I’ll find, especially as the first couple of days I found myself feeling a bit uninspired and frustrated by the conditions. Thankfully, I was able to snap out of the corresponding rut pretty quickly as I went out and explored, simply seeing what caught my eye.

 

As I set up at camp for my second night, I was surrounded by some pretty stunning views. As you can see in this photo, the wildfire smoke drifting into the area from Utah and northern Colorado presented me with a lot of haze in the sky and the valley, but I was also lucky enough to have a bit of a gap in the cloud cover before the sun dipped below the mountains.

 

The light streaming in from the west, setting the haze aglow, provided a beautiful backdrop for the foreground which had already fallen into shadow.

 

The smoky haze from fires can often make working in color a challenge (some would say a fruitless one), but this is another scenario where I’m more than happy to make an adjustment and photograph with the intent to process scenes in black and white. I’ll often set my camera to a black and white profile so I can get a better idea of how different compositions work in monochrome in real-time, instead of waiting to get home and apply a monochrome profile after the fact.

  • My Artist Series fine art photography artwork is printed on Palo Duro Etching 315 from Red River Paper, using a Canon Pro 2100 large format printer. Each print is mastered and produced by me in my home studio and includes a signed and numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

    Photography prints made with Palo Duro Etching 315 are the perfect choice for anyone looking to showcase stunning nature photography. This high-quality art paper is made from 100% cotton rag and has a classic texture that adds depth and interest to your prints without detracting from the details. It is OBA-free and archival, making it ideal for museum-quality and exceptional longevity.

    One of the benefits of this paper from Red River is its warmer white tone, which gives my prints an elegant, natural look. This is particularly beneficial for nature photography, as it enhances the beauty of landscapes, nature scenes, and other images with a natural color palette. Unlike other matte papers, it also produces amazingly deep blacks, thanks to a barrier coat that locks ink into the inkjet coating and prevents it from sinking into the base paper.

    Palo Duro Etching 315 is a true conservation grade media, with no optical brighteners, and is acid- and lignin-free. It is perfect for producing my fine art nature prints, whether for display in your home or at work. This paper is also ideal for fine art print collectors who appreciate the texture and feel of watercolor or cold press fine art paper.

    The professional printer I use, a Canon imagePROGRAF Pro-2100, uses archival pigment inks, providing vibrant, accurate colors. The use of pigment inks furthers the longevity of my Artist Series prints when properly displayed and cared for.

    With their elegant look, feel, and performance, my fine art prints are sure to impress and delight for generations to come.

    ARTIST SERIES PAPER SIZES

    My photos are mastered to take advantage of the most appropriate crop, or aspect, ratio for each composition. The majority of my photos use a 2:3 aspect, but I also have images in aspects of 4:5, 1:1, 1:2, and 2:5.

    For 1:1, 2:3, and 4:5 aspects, smaller prints are produced on 11" x 14" and 16" x 20" sheets of fine art paper. The border around the printed image will vary depending on the aspect of the selected photo.

    I prefer to use these standard print sizes for my smaller prints to allow for more off-the-shelf framing options without forcing you to have a custom frame produced, which can often cost more than the print itself. If you would prefer to have the paper trimmed to match the actual image aspect ratio, please contact me to receive a special order quote.

    11" x 14" Printed Image Sizing
     

    • 2:3 - Approximately 8.3" x 12.4" for the printed image
    • 4:5 - Approximately 9.4" x 11.8" for the printed image
    • 1:1 - Approximately 9.4" square for the printed image


    16" x 20" Printed Image Sizing
     

    • 2:3 - Approximately 12.3" x 18.4" for the printed image
    • 4:5 - Approximately 14.4" x 18.1" for the printed image
    • 1:1 - Approximately 14.4" square for the printed image


    Larger sizes for my Artist Series fine art prints are produced to match each photo's specific aspect ratio. A small white border is still provided to assist with framing, but please note that custom framing may be required.

    To learn more about my Artist Series fine art prints, Ready-to-Hang prints, lighting tips, and determining the appropriate size for your space, please visit my Print Information page.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE: My preferred print lab has discontinued production of canvas prints. Accordingly, I will be removing that format from my Print Medium options. If you would like to special order a canvas print, please use the "Request a Free Consultation" button above to start a conversation.

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