Appalachian Foothills Winter

shamanshaman Registered Users Posts: 151 Major grins
edited January 10, 2006 in Landscapes
I got out on 2 hikes last week, these shots were taken in Blanton Forest; this is my wife and the resident trail dog enjoying the warmth on top of Knobby Rock. The view is south toward the Cumberland River Valley...
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This is the same view with more of the rock showing...
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These shots were taken on another trip last week to the Red River Gorge, A small waterfall & a sandy beach...
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The remains of an old moonshine still high up on a cliff in a 'rockhouse'...
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And some fungi growing on a fallen hemlock trunk...
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  • OwenOwen Registered Users Posts: 948 Major grins
    edited January 6, 2006
    The stream and fungi shot are exceptional!

    Excellent work.
  • gubbsgubbs Registered Users Posts: 3,166 Major grins
    edited January 6, 2006
    15524779-Ti.gif the first two too :D
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  • USAIRUSAIR Registered Users Posts: 2,646 Major grins
    edited January 6, 2006
    Shaman great stuff as always clap.gif

    Thanks
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  • KMCCKMCC Registered Users Posts: 717 Major grins
    edited January 6, 2006
    Absolutely beautiful shots of an extraordinary location. Thanks for sharing them.

    Kent
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  • Michael AllenMichael Allen Registered Users Posts: 196 Major grins
    edited January 6, 2006
    Nice work. I spent some time in TN, they reminded me of some of my hikes up there. Thanks for sharing.thumb.gif
    -Mike
  • DanielBDanielB Registered Users Posts: 2,362 Major grins
    edited January 7, 2006
    Michael Allen wrote:
    Nice work. I spent some time in TN, they reminded me of some of my hikes up there. Thanks for sharing.thumb.gif

    i like the moonshine still shot. have you tried to see what it would look like B&Wne_nau.gif
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  • DavidTODavidTO Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 19,160 Major grins
    edited January 7, 2006
    Great series! thumb.gif
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  • shamanshaman Registered Users Posts: 151 Major grins
    edited January 7, 2006
    Owen, gubbs, USAIR, KMCC, Michael Allen, DanielB & DavidTo...
    Thank you all for your comments and valuable insight. I enjoy the feedback because it helps me see around my personal biases...
    DanielB wondered what the still would look like in black & white. I did convert one from that series so far... here is the result:
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    Again, thank you!!
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  • Awais YaqubAwais Yaqub Registered Users Posts: 10,572 Major grins
    edited January 7, 2006
    great work done clap.gif i really love these shots
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  • WaterfallRichWaterfallRich Registered Users Posts: 223 Major grins
    edited January 7, 2006
    Beautiful!
    Especially like the small waterfall. I just love these mountains - I'm ready for a good snow, though!
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  • Rufio220Rufio220 Registered Users Posts: 190 Major grins
    edited January 8, 2006
    WOW. I Like all of them. The B&W to the barrels adds a whole new feel. I think I like the BW a little more, but they both could fill different application. Nice work!
    ~Take it while it's there, cause tomorrow it will be gone~
  • shamanshaman Registered Users Posts: 151 Major grins
    edited January 10, 2006
    Awais, Rich, Rufio,
    Thanks for the advice & feedback.
    Like you said, Rich... a little snow would be NICE!
    I'm also going to convert some more to BW.
    Thanks again.
    PEACE ~ WISDOM
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  • AngeloAngelo Super Moderators Posts: 8,937 moderator
    edited January 10, 2006
    very nice series Shaman. thumb.gif
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  • ridetwistyroadsridetwistyroads Registered Users Posts: 526 Major grins
    edited January 10, 2006
    Very nice looking pictures. I love the crisp mountian air - the view's it affords are priceless! The first two really give me the feeling of being 'up there,' great job with them.

    This one I really liked;
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    I would like to see less of the beach sand in the forground. The woods behind the falls have a very sureal quality, and i think the sand detracts from it. Course - those are just 02 rolleyes1.gif
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