An Apple a Day

A moody, close-up fine art photograph of a green apple, rich with texture and quiet presence. An Apple a Day brings calm, balance, and understated elegance to kitchens, offices, and modern spaces.

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Close-up of a single water-covered apple
“An Apple a Day” – a fine art photograph by Mike Dooley that captures the simple beauty and vibrant color of a perfectly ripe apple.

The Story Behind “An Apple a Day”

An Apple a Day is a study in simplicity, restraint, and intention. This close-up photograph of a green apple leans into shadow and subtle light, allowing texture and form to take center stage. There is nothing flashy here—no distractions, no excess—just a single subject rendered with care and patience.

The apple’s surface tells the story. Soft highlights trace gentle curves. Minor imperfections remain visible, grounding the image in reality rather than polish. The mood is calm, contemplative, and deliberate, inviting the viewer to slow down and truly look. What might normally be overlooked becomes quietly powerful.

This photograph was created for spaces that value balance over noise. Kitchens, dining rooms, offices, and modern living areas benefit from its grounded presence. It doesn’t dominate a room—it steadies it. The restrained color palette and intimate framing make the image easy to live with, while still offering visual depth that rewards repeated viewing.

Want the story behind this one? Read the Behind the Print post.

Limited Edition Information

An edition of 25, and then it’s closed.

You get a 12×18 inch image printed on 13×19 inch archival paper. I print it myself. Each print is signed, titled and numbered.

The story behind the photograph comes with it, printed on 9×11 fine art paper, along with a Certificate of Authenticity.

Artist’s proofs (AP) are also made. They are numbered and marked AP, and I use them at my discretion.

Open Edition Information

Open Edition prints are made by Blazing Editions, a fine art print studio I’ve worked with for over a decade. I’ve been through their shop and watched how they work. They print to order with archival pigment inks, on paper or metal, and I trust them with my images.

Paper or Metal?

Paper gives you the most detail and the traditional look. Metal is glossy, vivid and tough, and it hangs without a frame.

Both use archival materials and archival pigment inks.

These are fine art prints. Frames are not included.

Which Size?

When in doubt, I’d go a size up.

The Print Size Guide shows how each size looks in a room.

Shipping & Handling

Every print is made to order and packed with care.

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Edition Type

Open Edition, Limited Edition

Material

Paper, Metal

Size

9×12, 12×18, 18×24, 20×30, 24×36, 30×45, 40×60

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