The Breath of Dawn
A gentle autumn morning in Yosemite Valley, where layers of mist drifted through the forest as the first sunlight slowly broke through. Soft, calm, and almost dreamlike.
※ Please note that the prints do not come framed.
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The story behind
This photograph captures one of those rare autumn mornings in Yosemite Valley when the world feels suspended between night and day. The air was cold and still, and a thick layer of mist wrapped itself around the forest, drifting softly between the treetops. As the sun began to rise, its first light slipped into the valley, illuminating patches of trees while leaving others in shadow.
The scene felt both quiet and alive, fog moving like silk, light awakening the land inch by inch. For a brief moment, the valley looked like a dream, soft, layered, and impossibly serene.
This image preserves that fleeting transition, when Yosemite wakes gently under a veil of morning mist.
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About paper and print
I use Hahnemühle fine art paper for most of my prints to ensure the highest possible quality. Hahnemühle is recognized as one of the world’s top fine art paper brands, offering a wide range of textures and finishes. Depending on the photograph, I choose the specific paper type that best brings out the image’s depth, tone, and character.
All prints are produced through a trusted and highly experienced fine art print shop in Japan. The lab has a strong background in creating museum-grade exhibition prints and works with professional EPSON large-format printers using premium archival pigment inks. This combination delivers exceptional detail, accurate color reproduction, and long-lasting durability.
Each print is crafted with care to meet fine art standards from start to finish.
About white border
We offers both borderless prints and prints with a white border, depending on your framing preference.
If you plan to use a frame without a mat, we recommend choosing the white-border version. The added space creates a clean, minimalist presentation that enhances the artwork, draws attention to finer details, and delivers a refined, gallery-quality look with a balanced visual composition.
If you are using a frame with a built-in mat, the borderless version is the better choice, allowing the artwork to pair naturally with the mat and maintain proper proportions.
Please note:
- The prints do not come framed.
- The white border is included within the total print dimensions. It does not add any extra size beyond the listed print measurements.
※ For any special requests or custom preferences, please feel free to contact us by email. We are happy to discuss adjustments to meet your needs.
About shipping
All prints are shipped rolled in a sturdy tube to ensure they arrive in excellent condition. About refund and exchange
For details regarding refunds and exchanges, please read our policy at the following link.
If you experience any issues with your order or have questions, please feel free to contact us by email. We are always here to help.

