Hocking Hills Contest Shot

I spent the past weekend at the annual "shoot the hills" photo competition in southeastern Ohio, and had a blast. I made friends and found another great location to tackle in the glorious midwest. I had never been near this area before the weekend, and decided to work the locations I found myself in, instead of working the local landscape icons, because I had no idea where the light was or where to find it.

http://www.shootthehills.com/

You have 24 hours to submit 5 images plus one photographer's choice image for fellow competitors to judge. I'm offering you my photographer's choice image, because, I prefer the choices and comments of other shooters. As always, c&c welcome.

Very interesting, very different. The pads on the left almost appear to be floating in the sky. I also like the blue-green motif you've got going here.

I still haven't made it to Hocking Hills, though I keep threatening to do so. From what I've been able to determine, it bares a lot of similarity to Turkey Run S.P. in Indiana and Starved Rock S.P. in Illinois. One of these days I hope to see for myself.

Kerry, I agree, based on photos posted here from these parks. It seems as though the retreating glaciers of the last ice age have had an enormous impact on the landscapes of our region, from the shores of the Great Lakes to the river valleys of the Ohio and the Mississippi. And some ten thousand years later, photographers are mystically drawn to the locations where the retreating glaciers have left their indelible signature.

Yeah Brian - unfortunately others are drawn to these locations as well, and feel the need to leave their "impact" via graffiti, carving, etc. But these are still great places to visit.

I've been to Hocking Hills and Turkey Run, and there are definitely some similarities, but Turkey Run doesn't have the "caves" that Hocking does. The caves are really massive rock overhangs, but they are impressive. If you like Turkey Run, then Hocking is a great place to visit as well......

Hey Brian - nice shot! I like to intimate focus....

CJ

CJ, thanks and I agree completely!! Geology made these locations beautiful, and the discerning eye records the spectacle for all to consider. I hope I live long enough to explore (and capture) all the beauty our region has to offer. I am already anticipating my return to Hocking Hills!

Very nice shot. Wow! There are some really great photos from the event. Sounds like a fun time.

Glad to see your trip to Hocking was successful, Brian. I really like the way you captured the surface tension of the water on and around the lily pads.

Nice image Brian, I like the soft tones and light here. The flipped up pad adds some interest to the arrangement as well. I do wish the DOF was great so the fg pad was also in sharper focus.