Reflections of a Gold Rush Dawn


Sacramento’s historic waterfront stands quietly at sunrise, as paddlewheel boats rest in the shadow of the modern skyline. In 1849, this river became the lifeline of the California Gold Rush—funneling fortune seekers and treasure alike between San Francisco and the Sierra foothills.

Captured with a Canon 5D Mark III DSLR, this black-and-white image pays tribute to a city where past and present meet in reflection.

“Sentinel of the Sierra” is offered as a signed and numbered fine art print, carefully crafted using archival pigment inks on museum-grade paper to preserve its richness for generations.

Limited edition (25 prints per size) on archival print on Hahnemühle Photo Rag, signed and numbered.

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