Posted by Jeff Hackett on January 13, 2008 at 6:33 PM
I used to live pretty close to the park, and since I've become a legal NPN member I thought I'd share a couple of images with you.
Ritchie Ledges in the Virginia Kendall area.
Posted by Jeff Hackett on January 13, 2008 at 6:36 PM
Horseshoe Pond.
I remember it snowed that night and there was some lake effect snow on the way, as I could tell by the dark clouds above the trees. C&C welcome. Thanks.
Posted by Toni Lankerd on January 13, 2008 at 9:13 PM
I like your POV on the first image, Jeff, looking up at the wall with the snow making it easier to see the numerous layers of the stones.
The second one is one of my favorite types of winter scenes...pine tree loaded with snow. The cloud cover makes for nice exposure on the snow.
Posted by Chuck Beatty on January 13, 2008 at 10:10 PM
Nice images, Jeff. Congratulations on your new membership. I like that view of Horseshoe Pond -- the threatening clouds give it a lot of character.
I was out hiking at the Ledges this weekend. We had a big storm come through early last week (winds 70+mph) and it took it's toll on some of the older trees. A number were completely uprooted. I was especially disheartened by the loss of possibly the largest hemlock in the park (near the old stone staircase). It was completely sheared off about 30 up. Hope that type of weather isn't a harbinger of things to come.
Posted by Jack Graham on January 14, 2008 at 8:59 AM
Chuck---Welcome!
I too used to live near the park---moved to PDX area last summer.
I miss the place!
I really like the horseshoe pond image.
JG
JG
Posted by Jeff Hackett on January 14, 2008 at 9:34 PM
Thanks for the comments, I miss the place also, along with my other favorite place the Rocky River Reservation of the Cleveland Metroparks. Oh yeah, there's family too .
Posted by Robert Helms on January 15, 2008 at 2:58 PM
Nice images, Jeff. I like the second one the best, but both are nice.
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6 repliesRitchie Ledges in the Virginia Kendall area.
I remember it snowed that night and there was some lake effect snow on the way, as I could tell by the dark clouds above the trees. C&C welcome. Thanks.
The second one is one of my favorite types of winter scenes...pine tree loaded with snow. The cloud cover makes for nice exposure on the snow.
I was out hiking at the Ledges this weekend. We had a big storm come through early last week (winds 70+mph) and it took it's toll on some of the older trees. A number were completely uprooted. I was especially disheartened by the loss of possibly the largest hemlock in the park (near the old stone staircase). It was completely sheared off about 30 up.
I too used to live near the park---moved to PDX area last summer.
I miss the place!
I really like the horseshoe pond image.
JG
JG
Thanks for sharing.