Encased in Ice

from $34.00

Even in the stillness of winter, Taughannock roars.

Standing at the base of the tallest waterfall east of the Rockies, I felt impossibly small, not just because of the towering cliffs that cradled the falls, but because of the raw, elemental power in front of me. Water plunged from nearly 215 feet above, thundering into the frozen canyon floor. All around, the sheer rock walls were dressed in layers of ice. Thick, jagged icicles clinging like crystal teeth to the gorge.

I had framed the shot tight, focusing on the base of the falls where mist turned instantly to frost, wrapping every nearby surface in a glassy sheen. That mist caught on me too - my jacket, my camera, my skin - and within seconds, the cold pierced through everything. I could only stay in the blast zone for a moment before retreating, soaked and shivering, but smiling.

There’s something magnetic about this place in winter, a stark contrast between motion and stillness, between flow and freeze. It’s not the season most people think to visit, but that’s what makes it special. Because even in the coldest, quietest months, beauty endures. You just have to brave the elements to see it.

And when you do, you’re reminded: the wild never stops being wild, even when it’s wrapped in ice.

Even in the stillness of winter, Taughannock roars.

Standing at the base of the tallest waterfall east of the Rockies, I felt impossibly small, not just because of the towering cliffs that cradled the falls, but because of the raw, elemental power in front of me. Water plunged from nearly 215 feet above, thundering into the frozen canyon floor. All around, the sheer rock walls were dressed in layers of ice. Thick, jagged icicles clinging like crystal teeth to the gorge.

I had framed the shot tight, focusing on the base of the falls where mist turned instantly to frost, wrapping every nearby surface in a glassy sheen. That mist caught on me too - my jacket, my camera, my skin - and within seconds, the cold pierced through everything. I could only stay in the blast zone for a moment before retreating, soaked and shivering, but smiling.

There’s something magnetic about this place in winter, a stark contrast between motion and stillness, between flow and freeze. It’s not the season most people think to visit, but that’s what makes it special. Because even in the coldest, quietest months, beauty endures. You just have to brave the elements to see it.

And when you do, you’re reminded: the wild never stops being wild, even when it’s wrapped in ice.

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Metal Prints

Metal prints are celebrated for their unmatched durability and vibrant color presentation, delivering extraordinary sharpness and detail. The sleek, modern finish enhances the luminosity of each image, making colors pop with a radiant glow. With superior fade resistance, metal prints maintain their brilliance over time, embodying the pinnacle of photographic reproduction.

Each image is first printed to a transfer paper, then infused into Chromaluxe metal by heat and pressure. This process combined with our custom made color profiles give true to life colors and exceptional detail.

Fine Art Glicee Paper Prints

Fine art prints stand out with their exceptional quality, capturing the subtlety of shades and the intricacies of texture, ideal for reproducing artworks and photographs with artistic merit. Their archival inks and heavyweight papers promise longevity and aesthetic appeal, offering a sophisticated, gallery-worthy presentation that honors the creator's vision. All fine art prints require framing. I currently do not offer framing or mat boards for photo prints and fine art prints.

My fine art prints utilize the highest quality archival inks printed onto premium photo paper. This process ensures a sharp and true-to-life image, reflecting both the subtleties and vibrance of the original.

Canvas Prints

A museum-quality canvas ready for display. Using the giclee printing process, archival ink is sprayed onto these fine art canvases and gallery-wrapped. These prints feature subtle fine art texture with ultra-tight corners and sharp color accuracy.

All photos are printed on certified archival quality canvas that is hand-stretched in the USA around a 1.5” wood stretcher frame. Canvas includes a smooth matte finish that eliminates any unwanted glare or reflections. Canvas is a poly-cotton blend that is guaranteed to have a 100+ year display life. With no optical brighterners or synthetic fibers, this is considered the highest quality canvas available in the photo printing industry. Once wrapped, a durable display handware is attached directly to the back of the canvas. Depending on the size, this will either be a sawtooth or wire for hanging.

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