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An Evening With Notchtop

Notchtop Mountain, Rocky Mountain National Park

I put my skis on for the first time this year and headed up to visit Notchtop Mountain. Despite the crowds near Bear Lake I was delighted to find that the last mile of the trail was untouched powder. It had snowed a lot more up here in the night than I had thought.

I first skied up to one of lakes and then as I began to make my way back, the light behind the mountains began to color the sky. It reflected down onto the snow warming it ever so gently. There was no wind, just a deep sense of peace. It was clear that I needed to capture a photo to hold on to this moment before heading home.

If you look closely you'll see my ski tracks on the left side. Now view it as large as you can and imagine what it feels like to be there. Hear the silence, feel the cool air, experience the solitude. You'll feel the stresses of your busy life slip away.
Photo © copyright by Erik Stensland.

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An Evening With Notchtop print

The print only option is the most affordable route to go. It is just what it sounds like: prints on high quality archival photographic paper without any mounting or framing. One of the benefits of going this route is that you can bring them to your local frame shop to have the matted and framed exactly as you like. Small prints are also great if you are in a hurry as they usually arrive in 5-7 days from the time of order. Larger prints may take up to 3 weeks to make and ship.

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Plaque

Plaque

This mounting option is by far our most popular format. It is both durable and beautiful. It allows the images to reveal an almost three dimensional quality creating the impression of actually being there. This is because there is almost no glare or reflection such as you find with even the most expensive types of glass. An additional benefit is that the artwork is very durable and can even be cleaned with a soft damp cloth. The artwork is protected with a UV laminate that protects against sunlight, although it is not recommended to place them in direct sunlight. When you order a plaque from us, they arrive ready to hang.

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Plaque on Plaque

Plaque on Plaque

This is a great way to make your plaque stand out, particularly if you have a wall color that is similar to the image. What we do is create another plaque, completely black, which is larger than the picture plaque. This large back plaque floats off your wall using a French Cleat. Then, the picture plaque is attached to the back plaque with another French Cleat. The result is a very three-dimensional feel as the photo seems to float off the of back plaque which itself is floating off of the wall. This is a great way to create a centerpiece image as it always attracts a lot of attention. 

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Matted Plaque

Matted Plaque

For many years, we offered prints matted behind a suede mat board. While they provided an affordable price point, they needed to be put behind glass to properly display them, but this took so much away from the aesthetic experience. So we upgraded to a product which we are calling a "matted plaque". It comes in the same sizes and looks very much like our matted prints, but now no longer requires glass to protect the print. This product has a lot more dimensionality as well, since the print portion is actually raised off of the mat board. We think you are going to like it. It is a much higher quality product and costs us quite a bit more to produce, but we've kept the price fairly close to our previous matted print pricing. It therefore works out to be a very good deal for you and is a product we are proud of. Our matted plaques are created to standard sizes (8x10, 11x14, 16x20) so that pre-made frames can be purchased affordably from stores like Target, Michael's, Hobby Lobby, etc. Matted plaques are custom made when you place an order and so you can expect it to take about 6-8 weeks from the time you order until the time you receive it.

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Canvas

Canvas

After years of not offering canvas, we have finally found a canvas product that meets our quality standards. Not only is the printing of extremely high quality but these canvas prints are coated with the same UV protective laminate as our plaques, protecting them and allowing you to wash them with a damp cloth. These prints are wrapped around a solid box, rather than a stretcher frame, resulting in a product which will not sag in the middle or be easily damaged in transit. The edges are 1 1/2" thick with the image mirrored on the edges. It is a beautiful product which you are sure to enjoy. Expect 4-6 weeks to receive your order.

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We offer our prints in a number of different formats. For more information about the display options, please see the prints page. If you still have questions call our gallery at: 970-586-4352. Most large prints and plaques are custom made and take about 6 weeks to deliver. Plaque On Plaque and framed pieces can take up to 8 weeks to deliver.

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I am confident that you will be pleased with the quality of these prints, so I offer a full refund (not including postage) for any product returned in new condition within 10 days of receipt.