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New River Gorge Area – West Virginia

Maple at Hawk's Nest State Park - WV

Maple at Hawk's Nest State Park - WV

I just returned from a couple days exploring the New River Gorge Area of West Virginia.  This is one of my signature close-up texture images from Hawk’s Nest State Park, WV. It seems I’m always looking for unusual textures and patterns of light.   Looking forward to a return trip soon!  Thanks for viewing! – Vince

 

Dolly Sods Wilderness in Macro

Macro Fern at Dolly Sods WV

This past week I had a chance to visit the Canaan Valley of West Virginia to photograph close-up and macro images.   Rain and hail limited my shooting time along with an aching back!   I did manage to make it over to the Dolly Sods Wilderness Area for a few hours.   The ridge crest of Dolly Sods forms part of the Eastern Continental Divide and ranges in altitude from about 2,700 feet to 4,000 feet.   This plateau offers amazing views of the surrounding area, but I kept my lens focused close and to the ground for the finer details.   I hope to make it back this fall with better weather.   Here’s a fern I found up on the plateau.  Thanks for viewing!   – Vince

Nikon D700 – Sigma 150mm macro