Morning on the Merced
In the realm of fine art photography, certain scenes become timeless icons, and Yosemite National Park is a veritable treasure trove of such natural wonders. Take, for instance, the majestic El Capitan, a monolith that never fails to inspire awe. It's a sight that consistently leaves me in a state of wonder.
This particular image encapsulates the ethereal beauty of a winter morning in February, with the serene Merced River gently caressing the shoreline. To my left, the sheer, imposing walls of El Capitan stood in all their majestic glory, a testament to the unparalleled grandeur of nature in Yosemite National Park.
Yet, it's not solely El Capitan that takes center stage in this visual masterpiece. In the backdrop, the monumental granite cliffs stand tall, their sentinel pines standing guard like ancient guardians of this pristine landscape. The trees along the shoreline, devoid of snow, offer a contrasting yet enduring presence. Their branches reach out in a captivating dance, adding a timeless and enchanting layer to the scene. Meanwhile, a distant waterfall cascades gracefully, infusing the composition with both tranquility and a potent, natural vitality.
Half Dome, barely visible on the far horizon, appears as a mere whisper of its grandeur—a humbling reminder of the immense scale of the granite walls in this pristine wilderness. It's moments like these that make the heart of Yosemite resonate through my camera lens, turning nature's icons into enduring black and white works of art, where every element, from the towering trees to the distant waterfall, plays its part in this majestic natural narrative.
I hope you enjoy this image as much as I did creating it.
The Prints
I personally print all prints using archival inks, mats and paper. All images are printed on museum quality archival paper with archival inks to ensure longevity of the print.
Editions
All of my images are limited editions of 100 prints which includes all sizes of prints. After the series has expired no further prints will be made of that image.
Options
I provide several options for purchasing my prints, either as a print only, Ready to Frame Matted Prints or as Framed Prints which include a three inch mat. All prints will have a half inch border around the image and are hand signed in the lower right corner with the number of the print on the lower left corner. The Title, Capture Date, Print Date and Edition Number are signed on the back of each print. Each print will include a Certificate of Authenticity and a short story behind the image.
Print Only Sizes (no mat or frame included)
8”x10”, 11”x14”, 13”x19”, 16”x20”. If you would like a larger print than what is available here please contact me and I would be happy to provide that for you. I use a local San Diego printer to produce my larger prints and specialty products.
Ready to Frame Matted Print Sizes (Frame Not Included)
Mat sizes: 11”x14”, 12”x16”, 16”x20”, 18”x24, 36x45”. If you would like a larger print than what is available here please contact me and I would be happy to provide that for you. I use a local San Diego printer to produce my larger prints and specialty products.
My ready to frame matted prints are just as they sound, each print comes matted and ready to frame in any standard sized frame of your choosing. The Mat Size will be the frame size required and are standard sizes allowing you to purchase a wide variety of frame from any art, framing or home goods store. I size all matted prints prints to fit standard frames so no need to worry about custom framing.
Framed Prints
Framed prints are mounted with a natural mat, black frame and finished with Acrylite with UV and Non-Glare filters. Please contact me for custom sizing and framing options. Please allow 2-4 weeks for production of framed prints.
Notes
Watermarks will not be included on final prints.
Please note that colors you see on your monitor may differ slightly from those of the print due to variations in monitor and screen settings and calibration.
Prints may differ slightly to image displayed due to cropping. Matted prints size will be adjusted to allow for a half inch border between the edge of the image and the edge of the mat.
Items will be shipped in a rigged mailer or tube depending on the size to ensure safe delivery to your location.
