About This Image
Location: Point Arenas, CA
We didn’t set out looking for lighthouses.
My wife and I were on a weeklong coastal road trip—part adventure, part creative reset. The kind of trip where you hope for golden sunsets, salty air, and clear skies. Instead, we were met with relentless rain. Day after day of gray.
Somewhere along the way—during a break from the storm and the driving—I stumbled across a photo of a lighthouse that caught my eye. I wasn’t planning to go there. It wasn’t on our itinerary. But something about it stuck with me.
So when the clouds began to thin just enough to hint at light, we made a turn. A spontaneous detour toward that tower on the cliff.
We arrived at the edge of the continent, where jagged rocks met a restless sea. The wind howled. Waves thundered. But there it stood—tall and unwavering. A beacon.
For just a few moments, the storm paused. The clouds parted enough to let soft light spill across the coastline. The cliffs came alive. The ocean glowed with motion and color. And the lighthouse—once just a curiosity—now felt like something deeper. Like it had waited for us.
I grabbed my camera and made a few frames before the storm reclaimed the scene.
And then it was gone.
The moment passed, but it stayed with us. That spontaneous turn. That quiet flash of beauty. A reminder that even in the storm, there are guiding lights—and if you follow your curiosity, you might just find them.
This image is that moment. A Sailor’s Hope.
A detour worth taking. A memory I’ll carry with me.
Production Timelines
Open Edition Paper & Canvas Prints
Production Time: 2–3 business days
Shipping Time: 3–5 business days
Estimated Arrival: Approximately 10 business days from the time of your order
Limited Edition Metal Prints
Production Time: 10-12 business days
Shipping Time: 2–5 business days
Estimated Arrival: Approximately 14 business days from the time of your order
Limited Edition vs Open Edition
Our Limited Edition prints are produced using a unique, high-resolution printing process that captures maximum detail, depth, and color accuracy—far superior to traditional methods used for open edition prints. Each piece is hand-signed and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, ensuring its rarity and value.
Open Edition prints, while still high-quality, do not have a set production limit and are printed using traditional methods. They are a great way to enjoy Riley Clark’s work at a more accessible price, but they do not carry the same exclusivity or premium detail as the museum-quality Limited Editions.
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Testimonials
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.
