This tower tells stories — etched into stone, stretching skyward, unshaken by wind or time.
I captured this image of the Astoria Column just before dawn, when the trees were quiet and the sky wrapped the column in its first light of day. The glow caught the top like a crown — soft, radiant, reverent.
I named this piece “Crowned in Light” because it reminded me that what we build in truth and faith, God honors with His glory. It may take years, or even generations. But He sees. He finishes what He starts. And He crowns what is offered in faith.
May this image stand as a symbol in your space — not of your strength, but of God’s. Of His ability to uphold, to preserve, and to shine through what remains faithful.
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– A powerful gift for mentors, pastors, fathers, or those building legacy in quiet ways
📦 Packaged with care. Created to remind you of what will last.
What makes a single moment worth waking before dawn to capture?
The alarm buzzed at 4:30 a.m., jarring me awake. I stumbled out of bed, groggy yet filled with an odd excitement. The drive to the Astoria Column felt like a pilgrimage, each curve of the road bringing me closer to a vision I had longed to capture. As I arrived, the cool summer breeze wrapped around me like a whispered secret. The air smelled of damp earth and pine, and the faintest light touched the horizon, painting the sky in muted lavender and peach.
Setting up my tripod on the stone walkway, I felt the weight of the moment. The Column stood tall and regal, a beacon against the awakening sky. Colors danced across its surface, a symphony of blues and purples blending with the warm glow of sunrise. The complexity of the light was daunting, each second shifting its hue, challenging my patience and skill. Long exposure photography at this hour was no easy feat; every click of the shutter required precision. I adjusted the aperture, checked the focus, and prayed the wind wouldn’t ripple the tripod.
As the shutter closed, the scene felt alive. The chirping of early birds mingled with the distant hum of the city below. My fingers were cold against the camera, yet my heart felt warm. There, in that fleeting moment, I understood why I had come—to witness beauty unfolding in a way words could never capture. The world around me seemed to hold its breath as if in awe of the colors illuminating the Column.
By the time I packed up, the light had transformed again. The colors faded, giving way to the full brightness of day. Yet, I knew I had caught something rare, something extraordinary. It wasn’t just a photo; it was a glimpse of grace.
PRINTING DETAILS
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✴️Our framed metal prints pair contemporary, vibrant artwork with a stylish black frame, offering a bold, ready-to-hang display for any space. Framed Metal Prints will be flush mounted to a 2" black frame with no mat border.