About This Image
Location: Redwoods National Park
This was the second time my wife and I visited this park. The first was near the beginning of my journey into nature photography—a time when I was still learning how to see through the lens. That initial walk through this trail stuck with me, not just for its beauty, but for something my wife said.
She looked around at the towering trees, lush ferns, and moss-draped branches and whispered, “This is where the fairies would live, if they were real.”
Years later, we returned—this time on an impromptu road trip to celebrate our anniversary. It wasn’t planned, but sometimes the best adventures aren’t. As we drove up the coast, we found ourselves drawn back to this trail. The forecast wasn’t promising, and sure enough, we were met with a steady downpour as soon as we arrived.
Still, we ventured in.
There’s something magical about a forest in the rain. The colors deepen, the light softens, and every leaf glistens like it’s been polished by nature itself. As we reached this small wooden bridge, the rain slowed to a drizzle, then briefly stopped. A pocket of stillness.
I set up quickly, the scene unfolding just as I remembered it—only better.
This image, Enchanted Passage, feels like a return. To where it all started. To something childlike and wonder-filled. To a place where fairies might just exist, after all.
Production Timelines
- Unframed Paper and Canvas Prints: 2–3 business days
- Framed Prints (Paper or Canvas): Please allow an additional 2–3 business days for framing
- Unframed Metal Prints: 5–7 business days
- Framed Metal Prints: Please allow an additional 3–4 business days for framing
Rush production may be available on a case-by-case basis. Please reach out if you have a tight deadline, and I’ll do my best to accommodate.
Easy Returns or Exchanges
- 14-day returns on all prints. Free replacements if damaged.
- Return shipping is deducted from your refund (label provided).
- Store credit = no fees. Larger prints (30"+) include a restocking fee.
Art Sizing Guide
Framed Fine Art Paper Prints
Each print includes a white archival mat and a handcrafted wood frame.
Finished Sizes (approx.):
- 8×12 → 14×18 finished (2" mat + frame)
- 12×18 → 18×24 finished (2" mat + frame)
- 16×24 → 22×30 finished (2" mat + frame)
- 20×30 → 27×37 finished (2.5" mat + frame)
- 24×36 → 32×44 finished (3" mat + 2.25" deep frame)
- 28×42 → 36×50 finished (3" mat + 2.25" deep frame)
- 32×48 → 42×58 finished (4" mat + 2.25" deep shadow box frame)
Framed Canvas Prints
Stretched and framed in a gallery-style float frame.
Finished Sizes (approx.):
- Adds ½" to ¾" per side beyond artwork size.
- Example: 16×24 → ~17.5×25.5 finished
Framed Metal Prints
Framed in a sleek wrap frame.
Finished Sizes (approx.):
- Adds ¾" per side beyond artwork size.
- Example: 16×24 → ~17.5×25.5 finished
Sizing Tip: When planning for your wall space, allow for a couple of extra inches beyond the artwork size to account for mats and frames.
Giclée Canvas Prints
For a ready-to-hang option that adds warmth and texture, our giclée canvas prints are a popular choice. Each image is printed on thick, archival-grade canvas that is pH neutral and acid-free, ensuring it won’t yellow or fade over time. The bright white base layer brings out vivid colors and striking detail, while the semi-gloss finish offers just the right amount of sheen without glare.
Luxury Metal Prints
Our most modern and striking option, luxury metal prints are produced exclusively on ChromaLuxe® aluminum panels—the gold standard for gallery-quality presentation. Using a process called dye-sublimation, your image is heat-infused directly into the surface of the metal. The result is unmatched vibrancy, incredible resolution, and a sleek, luminous finish that seems to glow from within.
Size Reference
16x24
24x36
32x48
What My Collectors Are Saying
But beautiful scenery and colors in this print. I will have it hanging in my home for years to come. It allows me a mini-vacation gazing on this print!
Karen H.
Riley was very easy to work with and very accommodating to all of our questions and requests. We get a lot of compliments on our beautiful, one of a kind piece of art and are proud to display such a timeless image with his name on it.
Shelby C.
Every time I walk past one of his pieces, I feel transported to another place. It's pure magic
Sarah S.
From My Lens to Your Wall.
When you collect a piece from Riley Clark Fine Art, you're not buying mass-produced décor or gallery-inflated prints. You're getting something real—photographic art created from actual moments I've experienced in the wild.
Every image was captured with intention, often after long hikes, early mornings, or chance encounters with nature's beauty. And because I sell directly to you, there's no middleman markup—just high-quality fine art, thoughtfully printed and personally shared.
By collecting here, you’re supporting an independent artist and bringing home a story—not just a scene.
