Fall Colors

Here is another image from my field trip to Hopewell Furnace. Although there was a gusty wind blowing pretty fierce, I managed to capture this image of yellow fall leaves against a fence with very little movement. The fall colors will soon disappear! Soon, there will be colder temperatures and snow on the ground.

The exposure was f/19 with the shutter @ 1/2 second, ISO 100.

Hopewell Furnace

Yesterday, I visited Hopewell Furnace, National Historic site. Although it was very windy, the air temperature was mild. Hopewell Furnace was built in 1771 by Mark Bird. Today, the park is kept up by te National Park Service. You can take the self-guided tour Wednesday thru Sunday. There is a small fee ($4 for adults) to tour the village of unique, historic buildings, but there are indeed many photo opportunities. (A small price to pay either way!) Be sure to capture the Ironmaster's Mansion, the Molten Iron Cast House, Blacksmith shop, and other areas of the park. Attached is one of my photos taken of the row of houses where the employees stayed. The blacksmith shop is the first building.

Adam's Falls

Here is another image from Ricketts Glen. I liked the manner in which the water was flowing so I took a few shots. If you listen closely, you can almost hear the rushing water running down into the water hole!

The metadata for this image was f/19 @ ISO 100, six second exposure.

Ricketts Glen

Here is another image from Red Mountain. We had the opportunity to photograph Adam's Falls at Ricketts Glen. This image was taken at the falls, although there is no water in the shot. I was attracted to the green moss and trees and took a shot. Sometimes you can find photo opportunities without looking very far! Enjoy your week and happy light!

Lake Jean @ Red Rock Mountain

This past weekend, my friend, Beth, her family, and I spent some time at Red Rock Mountain in PA. We were surprised to see mountain snow (about 4 inches) at her in-law's cabin, which was our residence for four days and three nights. Red Rock stands at an elevation of 2,449 feet! Despite the snow, Beth and I visited a few nearby attractions to capture the beauty of nature. Lake Jean was one of these places we chose to photograph. We stopped there on Friday, as well as today. As you can see, it didn't take long for the snow to melt.

Another image from Newlin Grist Mill

Here is another image that I photographed at the Newlin Grist Mill. I used the tree branch as a lead-in, and took a few shots. I preferred the horizontal shot! Just a short post today! Have a great week!

Chesapeake Bay View @ Elk Neck

This past Saturday some members of the Wright's Ferry/Well Spring Camera Club and I visited Northeast MD and Elk Neck State Park. The was full of sunshine and blue skies, and several photo opportunities. After eating one of the best crab cake sandwiches I ever had, at Woody's Seafood Restaurant, we walked the quaint streets of Northeast MD. Northeast streets are full of small shops, like antique, coffee & tea, ice cream, and other unique stores.

Elk Neck is a beautiful state park with a sandy beach, boat docks, fishing jetty, and at the peak, the Turkey Hill Lighthouse. To get to the lighthouse, there is a one mile hike to the cliff. The hike isn't a tough one, but it isn't for the faint of heart either. Once there though, the view of the Chesapeake is amazing! The attached image was taken during the late afternoon. I was looking for a different view of the Chesapeake. I composed the shot with the trees to give a nice frame for the sky. Until next time everyone! Happy light!