Superstition Mountains Sunrise Canvas Print

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The mighty Superstition Mountains are seen during a colorful sunrise near Apache Junction, Arizona. Rising dramatically to the east of the Phoenix Metro, the Superstitions are supposedly home to a legendary goldmine that many have died trying to find. These jagged, rugged peaks backdrop a lush Sonoran Desert landscape consisting of the famous Saguaro Cactus and ocotillos. A gold band of light fills the horizon at dawn in the cool early morning hours, as dramatic red, purple and blue clouds fill the sky at day break, filtering the light from the soon that is soon to rise. Twilight is one of the best times to view the desert, and I hoped to convey the stillness, color and peace of an Arizona morning in this painterly, impressionistic piece. This view can be seen from the Apache Trail near Lost Dutchman State Park.

Tucson based photographer and artist Chance Kafka is a native of Laramie, Wyoming, and grew up in the small community of Wheatland, before returning to Laramie for college. He took an interest into photography at a young age, photographing clouds, sunsets, and landscapes. At age 17, he won 1st Place in the Platte County Fair photography competition in 3 out of 5 categories as the only entrant to win more than one category. Following this local success, he worked as a feature writer and photographer for the Platte County Record Times while still in high school. His articles and feature photos garnered him acclaim across the region which inspired him to pursue journalism as a degree in college. Chance served as a teaching assistant for a...