Posted by Mike Hall on January 30, 2009 at 9:49 PM
For many months I've enjoyed your photos and comments. It is time for me to join up and hopefully contribute.
I have been a big fan of Tim Earnst since the late 80's. Also, David Hatfield is a good friend of mine and inspires me to be a better photographer. Both are on this forum and I hope to meet each and everyone of you someday too.
My first post is from this ice storm. This capture is from around Compton Arkansas along Hwy 43.
I've always loved blue skys after a ice storm. This particular fence stood out and I tried to frame up the trees behind the fence. I was able to get one tree framed up. I was trying for two.
Nikon D200, Nikon 10mm F2.8 75 percent crop
Thanks!
Mike Hall
Conway,AR
Posted by Bill Dark on January 30, 2009 at 11:02 PM
Welcome to the forum, Mike! Nice first post - looks like Compton got some heavy ice too. How were the backroads and hiking trails over there? I'd like to look for a few waterfalls tomorrow, but am wondering how many downed trees there are. I suspect Tim E may not have phone service/internet for a while...
Posted by Mike Hall on January 30, 2009 at 11:34 PM
I wouldn't try hiking for a while. Hwy 43 was horrible and I didn't even try the trails. The trail clubs may need some help to get them back in order. What you see in Rogers is about the same or worse in the higher elevations. Lost Valley (Ponca/Boxley) area was almost untouched. The valleys didn't get hit too hard. Also, the damaged tree limbs will be falling for a long time. Maybe for months.
Posted by Randy Wilson on January 31, 2009 at 3:01 PM
I travelled on 43 today from Boxley to the Gaither Mtn. overlook, and it was completely dry and clear. The Compton-Erbie road was icey but clear until just beyond the last house, but then it was impassable due to fallen trees and limbs. This was before you get to the Hideout Hollow trailhead. I wouldn't be expecting to get very far on any dirt roads that are either very steep or very uninhabited.
Mike, good job with framing the trees in the fence. It really gives a sense of the conditions there that day.
We may have passed each other on 43 Thursday, or was that you that came up to the Gaither Mtn. overlook about 8:30 or nine?
Posted by Tom Kennon on January 31, 2009 at 5:19 PM
Welcome Mike, I really like the way you framed the ice cover tree through the fence. Man that looks like a lot of ice in the area.
Posted by Daniel Loomis on January 31, 2009 at 8:07 PM
Welcome Mike. Glad you made the best of the ice storm!
Posted by Wayne Rhodus on February 1, 2009 at 10:41 AM
Welcome Mike! Glad you've decided to join in here at good old CSNP! I like the concept of your shot and think you executed it very well. I'm looking forward to seeing many more in the coming months!
Discussion
6 repliesI have been a big fan of Tim Earnst since the late 80's. Also, David Hatfield is a good friend of mine and inspires me to be a better photographer. Both are on this forum and I hope to meet each and everyone of you someday too.
My first post is from this ice storm. This capture is from around Compton Arkansas along Hwy 43.
I've always loved blue skys after a ice storm. This particular fence stood out and I tried to frame up the trees behind the fence. I was able to get one tree framed up. I was trying for two.
Nikon D200, Nikon 10mm F2.8 75 percent crop
Thanks!
Mike Hall
Conway,AR
Mike, good job with framing the trees in the fence. It really gives a sense of the conditions there that day.
We may have passed each other on 43 Thursday, or was that you that came up to the Gaither Mtn. overlook about 8:30 or nine?