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La Plata Sunset

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The wind on Independence Pass carries a sharp, biting edge that reminds you exactly how high you are standing. At over twelve thousand feet, the air is thin, crisp, and completely still as the last remnants of the day begin to fade. Most of the travelers who stopped to stretch their legs have already chased the fading warmth back down the mountain, leaving me as one of the only people left on the ridge to witness what was coming next.

Looking out across the expanse, I locked my eyes onto the massive, jagged silhouette of La Plata Peak. Rising to over fourteen thousand feet, it is a brutal mountain, known among hikers as one of the steeper and more punishing 14ers to summit. On this evening, though, its rugged flanks were covered in deep pockets of snow, softening the harsh stone into a canvas for the fading light.

The sun had already dropped below the western horizon, and the physical shadow of the earth was actively climbing the peak. I watched it grow taller by the second, swallowing the base of the mountain in a deep, cool blue.

But right at the very top, the peak was still holding onto the day. I swapped to my telephoto lens, zooming past the vast valleys to crop in tight on those high, snowy ridges.

For just a few fleeting minutes, the sky bled a fiery, intense crimson. The sunlight struck the uppermost snowfields at a razor-sharp angle, turning the ice into a brilliant, glowing fuse against the darkening sky. Standing there in the silent cold, watching the shadow race the fire to the top of the peak, felt like watching a private curtain call for the Rockies.

The wind on Independence Pass carries a sharp, biting edge that reminds you exactly how high you are standing. At over twelve thousand feet, the air is thin, crisp, and completely still as the last remnants of the day begin to fade. Most of the travelers who stopped to stretch their legs have already chased the fading warmth back down the mountain, leaving me as one of the only people left on the ridge to witness what was coming next.

Looking out across the expanse, I locked my eyes onto the massive, jagged silhouette of La Plata Peak. Rising to over fourteen thousand feet, it is a brutal mountain, known among hikers as one of the steeper and more punishing 14ers to summit. On this evening, though, its rugged flanks were covered in deep pockets of snow, softening the harsh stone into a canvas for the fading light.

The sun had already dropped below the western horizon, and the physical shadow of the earth was actively climbing the peak. I watched it grow taller by the second, swallowing the base of the mountain in a deep, cool blue.

But right at the very top, the peak was still holding onto the day. I swapped to my telephoto lens, zooming past the vast valleys to crop in tight on those high, snowy ridges.

For just a few fleeting minutes, the sky bled a fiery, intense crimson. The sunlight struck the uppermost snowfields at a razor-sharp angle, turning the ice into a brilliant, glowing fuse against the darkening sky. Standing there in the silent cold, watching the shadow race the fire to the top of the peak, felt like watching a private curtain call for the Rockies.

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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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