See Life Inspiration Photography by Jamie Lee Peterson
Yosemite Valley Sunrise Wall Decor
Yosemite Valley Sunrise Wall Decor
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This is a Yosemite Valley sunrise wall decor print, extra large wall art landscape, captured at sunrise from the perspective of the iconic Tunnel View. The image includes El Capitan, Half Dome, and Bridalveil Falls in the scene.
In this national park print, you see the valley's natural beauty, with the sun rising over the peaks, casting a warm golden light over the landscape. The majestic granite cliffs of El Capitan and Half Dome are illuminated by the sunrise, contrasting light and shadow. The composition of the photograph is perfectly balanced, with the valley at the center of the frame, drawing the viewer's attention to Bridalveil Falls, the scene's focal point. The deep oranges and reds of the sky are captured in all their glory, contrasting against the mountain peaks and the trees below.
This California wall art is available in metal, acrylic, paper print, and 3-piece canvas wall art.
THE STORY:
My name is Jamie, a passionate nature & landscape photographer from Las Vegas, Nevada. I have been creating art from my photos for almost 20 years, first underwater, now on dry land.
It has always been my dream to become a full-time professional artist. Now that I have been capturing professional-quality photographs on dry land for a few years, I have an overwhelming urge to travel all the time. This time, I intended to take a photo of Yosemite Valley from the famous spot where Ansel Adams once stood at Tunnel View overlook.
After planning the trip for over a year, I traveled more than 9 hours from my home in Las Vegas to reach this iconic spot. Now the hard part was to make it to this spot at the perfect time to capture the photograph I had been dreaming of.
I was determined to succeed against all odds. I knew this was my chance to capture something exceptional, and I did not want to let anything stand in my way.
After the nearly 500-mile journey, we set up our campsite and explored the park. It was more beautiful than I had ever imagined, with picturesque scenes everywhere. We stopped at every spot in the valley to see every sight. Everywhere I looked was the sight of a postcard. Birds were chirping, and fresh air from the trees filled the air.
The night before we were supposed to visit Tunnel View for sunrise, my plans were nearly thwarted when one of our pups fell ill. This meant we might have to cut the trip short and miss my opportunity to capture the sunrise. While I typically wouldn't let anything stand in my way, this was the one thing that would. My heart ached to think of my little fur baby not feeling well. I was ready to leave the park immediately if she needed to see a doctor.
After a lot of praying and creative coaxing, she perked up at the end of the night and decided to give her food a try. This gave her the energy that renewed my faith that it was alright for us to be able to stay another day.
I took the opportunity to wake up early the following day. I made it to the overlook with just moments to spare. Standing at the viewpoint overlooking the valley below, I was in awe of the beauty before me. The View of El Capitan was breathtaking, and the sight of Bridalveil Falls cascading down the mountain was bright and mesmerizing. Half Dome off in the distance was as clear as I've ever seen it. The cool breeze against my skin and the sound of the wind whispering through the trees added to the ambiance of the moment. The smell of the morning dew was in the air, and I could feel the anticipation building inside me as I waited for the sun to rise.
I set up my tripod and waited for the sun to rise and illuminate the valley. The light was perfect, and I captured my photo just as the sun began to shine over the top of the mountain.
The final result was more than I could have ever hoped for. The photo was one of the most beautiful pictures I had ever taken. I felt a sense of accomplishment and pride in my creation. I received compliments and admiration from others who viewed the photo. This experience was one that I will always treasure, and it reminded me of the power of determination and hope.
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PRODUCTION & SHIPPING TIME
- Glossy Photo Paper: 5 business days for printing, 5 days for (free) shipping.
- Ready-to-Hang Canvas: 8 business days for printing, 5 days for (free) shipping.
- Aluminum Metal: 5 business days for printing, 5 days for (free) shipping.
- Acrylic Print: 10-12 business days for printing, 5 days for (free) shipping.
MATERIAL DETAILS
Premium Glossy Photo Paper
- A high-quality, professional paper print.
- Sharp, vivid, and rich color set this apart from a casual photo print.
- You'll feel like you're there.
- Premium Glossy Photo Paper made to last.
- This option is available in 8x10 inches, 11x14 inches or 16x20 inches.
- They are designed to be placed in a glass frame, which can be purchased separately (starting at a few dollars at your local Target or online).
Ready to Hang Canvas
- Arrives ready to hang right out of the box with zero assembly required for ultimate convenience.
- Provides a gorgeous, finished look. It comes out of the shipping box finished and ready to hang with a simple nail in the wall.
- Canvas Prints are a well-known, high-end way of displaying photographs.
- A contemporary way to display your images, with or without a frame (frame not included)
- Laminated to protect the surface of the art, while enhancing the appearance with a glossy finish
- 1.5-inch-thick wooden stretcher bars that give it shape, in the same way, an oil painting is traditionally assembled.
- No staples or unsightly lines are visible on the sides (very important).
- This option is available in 16x20 inches, 24x36 inches, 30x40 inches.
Three Panel Ready to Hang Canvas
- This option is for larger pieces.
- The photograph is split into 3 even canvas panels to make a single large image.
- This provides a modern look and allows spectacularly large art sizes on your wall!
- 24x72 = 24x24 x3 (2 feet x 6 feet)
- 36x72 = 36x24 x3 (3 feet x 6 feet)
- 40x90 = 40x30 x3
Aluminum Metal Prints
- The photographic art is infused to a 3/64-inch sleek metal panel to create an eye-catching look
- Features a glossy coating and rounded edges for a smooth, polished finish.
- Create elegant wall decor that shines with high-end, exclusive, and unique aluminum metal prints.
- Create a polished addition to any home or office.
- UV-resistant ink prevents fading.
- All metal sizes are ready to hang on your wall, right out of the box.
- This option is available in 16x20 inches, 24x36 inches, 30x40 inches.
Acrylic Prints
- Create eye-catching home decor with a glossy surface
- Light refracts through the museum-quality acrylic bringing vibrancy and depth to your new work of art.
- The .22" thick clear acrylic produces superb image quality from edge to edge and stunning, brilliant color!
- UV-resistant ink prevents fading.
- All acrylic sizes are ready to hang on your wall, right out of the box.
- This option is available in 16x20 inches, 24x36 inches, 30x40 inches.
PHILATHROPY
Buy a print, and help save the world!
The motivation behind my photography has always been to display the Earth’s beauty. Earth is so valuable and fragile; it is our responsibility as humans to take care of it. To me, there is nothing more important than doing our part to give back to this beautiful planet we live on called Earth. Therefore, I use my photos to help promote conservation and sustainability.
One way I that I do this is by donating a percentage of the proceeds from every product sold to the non-profit organization listed below.
As of today, proceeds from sales of my Fine Art Photography will generate donations with the following structure:
- 10% of net revenue See Life Inspiration earns from online sales channels will be donated to The Ocean Clean-Up to help remove plastic from the ocean.
- One tree is planted for every work of art printed through our premium printing partner, Pictorem.
- Additional contributions made to the National Forest Foundation to plant trees.
Visit the Conservation page to see how your purchases have made an environmental impact!
The print looks amazing and shipped way earlier than the Etsy estimated ship date! Love it!
Great communication with seller.