Wichita Mountains

It looks like you folks at the Arkansas gathering had a great (if not wet) time last weekend. I spent the weekend at the Wichita Mountains of Oklahoma where it was dry, but extremely windy the whole time.

I had never been there before and had always wanted to go and it was about the only good weekend for me this spring. I was really more impressed than I expected to be, there is a true wilderness there and at this time of year was perfect conditions.

So for a change of scenery here are a couple of my favorites.

From the top of Elk Mountain.

Along a small creek in Charon's Garden Wilderness.

More can be seen here

Fine collection of images Ken. Thanks for sharing.

Ken, glad you got a chance to make it there. Nice images, really liked the ones you added to your galleries.

Yes, its a windy place in the spring, but after all what is the first line in the song "Oklahoma"

Great location in the fall too. Usually not as windy as the spring, mild temps and fall color in early November.

I did an article on them in the Jan 10 issue for NPN that anyone going there might find of interest.
http://www.naturephotographers.net/articles0110/dh0110-1.html

Glenn, you are correct about that shot of the Gloss Mtns. Maybe I should rename my gallery "Oklahoma Mountains"?

Thanks for the heads up on this location. You photos are great.
the fisch

Great shots Ken, I really liked the first one you included with this post.

Ken, I really like the shot in Charon Garden Wilderness, especially with just a tad off the top. I like the balance of light and shadow and how the backlit vegatation on the left separates from the shadowed bg. Great detail throughout too, well done.