Golden Cottonwood Trees Radiate Abstract Beauty in Desert | Limited Edition of 10
Golden Cottonwood Trees in Autumn - An Abstract Beauty in Utah's Desert | Photo Art Print
As I found myself in the heart of Little Wild Horse Canyon, Utah, I was met with a captivating sight of cottonwood trees; their autumn leaves glowing with a radiant orange hue. This natural spectacle, a testament to the cycle of seasons, became the centerpiece of my composition.
The terrain of the southwestern desert in Utah is dotted with the Fremont Cottonwood tree (Populus Fremontii), an iconic figure with its deeply carved and twisted trunks. The giant deciduous tree in Utah, the Fremont cottonwood, boasts a trunk reaching up to 48 inches in diameter at its base, while its wide-spreading limbs form an extensive crown that stretches up to 70 feet high. These trees are remarkable survivors, living for over 130 years, withstanding the arid climates and etching their presence into the desert landscapes.
The cottonwood trees, residing along a wash near Little Wild Horse Canyon entrance, seemed to breathe life into the dry air with their water-wanting bark seams cutting through the arid surroundings. These trees' roots reaching deep to find groundwater are an emblem of nature's resilience and survival.
Historically, early explorers in the southwest would look for these cottonwood trees as they were indicative of water nearby. Despite surviving on little rain, the presence of cottonwoods signaled a natural water system, their roots serving as subterranean divining rods.
This fine art landscape print reflects my love for capturing the essence of nature's beauty. Each print is hand-signed by me on the back, a personal touch to ensure its authenticity. It comes with a certificate of authenticity and a lifetime warranty against fading. Rest assured; the print is of the highest museum quality, printed on acid-free 100% cotton paper that lends a velvety, subtly textured, warm-tone finish. Using archival inks ensures the photograph maintains sharp precision, smooth transitions, deep blacks, intricate details, and vibrant hues.
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© Dan Kosmayer, 2009
Limited Edition of 10
This photograph is released as a signed and numbered limited edition of only 10 prints in total across all available sizes combined—not 10 prints in each size.
Every size is drawn from the same edition. Whether the photograph is purchased as a small print or at the largest available size, it uses one of the 10 edition numbers.
I personally sign and number each print on the reverse, and every print is accompanied by a signed Certificate of Authenticity recording its title, dimensions, medium, edition number, and date of issue.
Once all 10 prints have been sold, the edition will be permanently closed. No additional numbered editions of the photograph will be produced in another size or format.
Premium Archival Fine Art Prints
I personally produce every photograph using archival pigment inks on premium archival paper with a subtle luster finish.
The paper provides rich tonal depth, excellent fine-detail reproduction, and a refined surface that reduces distracting glare under normal indoor lighting. It is especially well suited to both color and black-and-white photography.
Each photograph is sold as an unframed fine art print, allowing it to be framed according to the collector’s space and personal style.
Before a print leaves my studio, I carefully inspect it for color, tonal accuracy, surface quality, and overall presentation. Nothing is outsourced, and every finished print passes through my hands.
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Every print is personally produced, inspected, signed, numbered, and carefully packaged by me at my studio in Haliburton, Ontario, Canada.
Worldwide delivery is included in the listed price, so there is no additional shipping charge added during checkout. I select an appropriate tracked delivery service based on the destination, print size, and current shipping requirements.
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Because I also travel extensively to create new photographic work, studio dispatch may occasionally be delayed while I am away. When that happens, the print will be produced and shipped as soon as I return to the studio.
