Posted by Scott Bean on January 10, 2009 at 3:12 PM
This is a shot I took last weekend. We had really heavy fog this morning and I went out south of Manhattan, KS on one of my favorite drives, Deep Creek Road, to try and get some pictures of the Flint Hills disappearing into the fog. The fog was mostly gone by the time I got to this vantage point, but the light was really beautiful on the hillsides. It was constantly changing as clouds were moving in front of the sun. This was I think the best one I took that morning. A few others are online at:
Critiques and suggestions for improvement always welcome!
Thanks.
Posted by Wayne Rhodus on January 10, 2009 at 4:13 PM
Scott, I know this tree well and have shot it several times myself, but not in this quality of light. Nice job framing this too, no unsightly distant building and antenna. Gotta love those layers!
Posted by Scott Bean on January 10, 2009 at 4:33 PM
Thanks Wayne!
Yeah sadly it seems like every time I photograph in this spot there are more and more antennas on the horizon....
Posted by Tom Kennon on January 10, 2009 at 7:38 PM
Nice shot Scott, I really like the rolling hills. Hey man is that your your website that appears in the latest issue of Shutterbug on page 60? If so, very nice article.
Posted by Bill Fach on January 10, 2009 at 7:51 PM
Scott: Wonderful light and a fine comp. Really well done.>=))>
Posted by Scott Bean on January 10, 2009 at 10:30 PM
Thanks all!
Tom: Yes my website was reviewed in the new issue of Shutterbug. Mr. Farace was very generous with his coverage.
Posted by Rob Graham on January 10, 2009 at 11:23 PM
nice light and patterns, I'll have to look for Deep Creek Road next time I'm up that way
Posted by Dena Sanders on January 11, 2009 at 12:41 AM
Love the quality of the light and the diagonal layers going off into the distance. The tree does a good job of anchoring you before your eye goes off into the distance. Nicely done!
Posted by Wayne Rhodus on January 11, 2009 at 8:26 AM
Though I haven't seen it, congrats on the website review in Shutterbug Scott! Good exposure! (had to do it!)
Rob, Deep Creek Road is the first exit east of Hiway 177, can't miss it. Head south for the "Flint Hills" views. The pano shot I posted some months back was taken just a mile or so south of I-70. Other good views may be had on the "Skyline Mill Creek Scenic Byway" (the state may have changed that name recently) which may be accessed on the west end at Alta Vista and at the east end in Alma.
I'm considering organizing a Flint Hills gathering for those of us in this area soon. Anyone interested in a one day "meet, greet & shoot" event near Manhattan, KS?
Posted by Merle Cook on January 11, 2009 at 9:19 AM
Great capture with the morning light Scott. The color of the grasses with the shading of the rolling hills make the shot.
Wayne, If you organize and I can come - I will be there...
Posted by Ken Bachman on January 11, 2009 at 9:39 AM
I really like this shot Scott. The alternating lines of the hills really lead one's eyes into the scene and the colors and light are excellent as well. It shows why the Flint Hills are beautiful at any time of the year.
Wayne, great idea for a gathering. I would like to come if possible.
Posted by Scott Bean on January 11, 2009 at 12:12 PM
Wayne, I would be up for a gathering...
FYI, another great scenic drive near Manhattan is to take Deep Creek Road to Old K18, then drive Old K18 to Alma. You can then drive Skyline Creek Scenic Drive to Alta Vista and back to 177 south of Manhattan. Old K18 has some great views.
Posted by Wayne Rhodus on January 11, 2009 at 3:04 PM
Yes Scott ... been there, done that! Old K18 is the site for a few of my Flint Hills images. Very nice because you can shoot north or south for nice side light. Glad to hear there is some interest in a gathering. If anyone has some suggestions for a date please speak up.
Posted by Darren Huski on January 11, 2009 at 6:59 PM
Like this one very much. Good job.
Posted by Bill Dark on January 11, 2009 at 7:09 PM
Beautiful work Scott. You guys can sign me up for a gathering!
Posted by Rob Graham on January 11, 2009 at 11:12 PM
I'm game for the gathering if it fits into my work schedule.
Thanks for the directions. I haven't spent much time south of I70 during my visits that way.
Posted by Brad Mangas on January 11, 2009 at 11:29 PM
A wonderful shot Scott. The deep golden tallgrasses of the Flinthills are not only a gem for us here in our own state but the Country as well. A great job in capturing that beauty.
And by the way, I grabbed my copy of shutterbug that came on Friday and read the review on your website. A big Congratulations man, that's Great!
Posted by Angela Classen on January 12, 2009 at 11:37 AM
Love the warm colors and textures of the grass and hills, and the bare tree is a nice anchor. Great job! Congrats on the web site review.
I'd definitely be interested in a gathering to shoot the Flint Hills.
Posted by Aaron Szabo on January 13, 2009 at 2:10 PM
You got some nice light on those hills. I really like SBEAN_090103_4230. I like the tree centered in that scene for some reason.
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Critiques and suggestions for improvement always welcome!
Thanks.
Yeah sadly it seems like every time I photograph in this spot there are more and more antennas on the horizon....
Tom: Yes my website was reviewed in the new issue of Shutterbug. Mr. Farace was very generous with his coverage.
Rob, Deep Creek Road is the first exit east of Hiway 177, can't miss it.
I'm considering organizing a Flint Hills gathering for those of us in this area soon. Anyone interested in a one day "meet, greet & shoot" event near Manhattan, KS?
Wayne, If you organize and I can come - I will be there...
Wayne, great idea for a gathering. I would like to come if possible.
FYI, another great scenic drive near Manhattan is to take Deep Creek Road to Old K18, then drive Old K18 to Alma. You can then drive Skyline Creek Scenic Drive to Alta Vista and back to 177 south of Manhattan. Old K18 has some great views.
Thanks for the directions. I haven't spent much time south of I70 during my visits that way.
And by the way, I grabbed my copy of shutterbug that came on Friday and read the review on your website. A big Congratulations man, that's Great!
I'd definitely be interested in a gathering to shoot the Flint Hills.