The Pine Creek Gorge, also known as the Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania sits in the most rugged and remote part of the state.
Morning light along PA 44 near Cherry Springs SP, Potter Co., PA. Olympus OM-4T with 40mm/f2 Zuiko lens. Fuji Provia.
Late afternoon light along PA 44 near Cherry Springs SP, Potter Co., PA. Olympus OM-4T with 40mm/f2 Zuiko lens. Fuji Provia.
Sunset along PA 44 near Cherry Springs SP, Potter Co., PA. Olympus OM-4T with 40mm/f2 Zuiko lens. Fuji Provia.
Pine Creek Gorge from Leonard Harrison. Crepuscular light. It's the light that has its own name. Voigtlander Bessa I with a Vaskar 105mm/f4.5 lens. Kodak Ektachrome.
Pine Creek Gorge from Leonard Harrison. The evening sun glancing across the plateau backlights the vegetation, while the shy reflects in the creek in the background. Voigtlander Bessa I with a Vaskar 105mm/f4.5 lens. Kodak Ektachrome.
Pine Creek Gorge from Leonard Harrison. Leonard Harrison State Park is on the eastern side of the gorge. So the evening light bathes the slope. Voigtlander Bessa I with a Vaskar 105mm/f4.5 lens. Kodak Ektachrome.
Pine Creek Gorge from Leonard Harrison. The last rays of the evening. Voigtlander Bessa I with a Vaskar 105mm/f4.5 lens. Kodak Ektachrome.
Ole Bull State Park. Sunset at Castle Vista produces high contrast and beautiful colors. Olympus OM-4T with 40mm/f2 Zuiko lens. Fuji Provia.
Ole Bull State Park. The evening sun casts a dappled light thru the forest. Olympus OM-4T with 40mm/f2 Zuiko lens. Fuji Provia.
Ole Bull State Park. Back on the valley floor, these trees are lit by the last rays before the sun sets behind the ridge. Along with the sky reflecting off the waters and the negative space on the left, it gives an interesting balance. Olympus OM-4T with 40mm/f2 Zuiko lens. Fuji Provia.
Pine Creek Gorge from Colton Point. Morning in the canyon is usually a pretty foggy affair. Olympus OM-4T with 40mm/f2 lens. Kodak V.S.
Pine Creek Gorge from Colton Point. The vertical composition gives a greater sense of depth. Olympus OM-4T with 40mm/f2 lens. Kodak V.S.
Pine Creek Gorge from Colton Point. Some trees are starting to show their colors on this early fall day. Olympus OM-4T with 40mm/f2 lens. Kodak V.S.
Pine Creek Gorge from Colton Point. Late afternoon sun gives a lot of contrast, punctuated by the sky reflecting off the creek. Olympus OM-4T with 40mm/f2 lens. Fuji Provia
Pine Creek Gorge from Leonard Harrison. Morning sun breaks under the low cloud cover. This image and the next two show the light changing over a few minutes. Olympus OM-4T with 40mm/f2 lens. Fuji Provia
Pine Creek Gorge from Leonard Harrison. A heavy overcast gives an even light across the scene. Olympus OM-4T with 40mm/f2 lens. Fuji Provia
Pine Creek Gorge from Leonard Harrison. The top of the ridge is socked in with clouds. Olympus OM-4T with 40mm/f2 lens. Fuji Provia
Pine Creek Gorge from Leonard Harrison. The canyon snakes on for many miles. Olympus OM-4T with 40mm/f2 lens. Fuji Provia.
Pine Creek Gorge from Colton Point. The light changes constantly through the day. Kowa 6 with 85mm/f2.8 lens. Fuji Velvia.
Cherry Springs State Park. This stand of maples is backlit by the last rays of the setting sun. The Belt of Venus glows faintly on the horizon. Olympus OM-4T with 40mm/f2 lens. Fuji Provia.
Cherry Springs State Park. A beaver decided to make his home just outside the park. Olympus OM-4T with 40mm/f2 lens. Fuji Provia.
Cherry Springs State Park. The leaves on this hillside turned earlier for some reason. The beaver has a real nice view. Olympus OM-4T with 40mm/f2 lens. Fuji Provia.
Pine Creek Gorge from Colton Point. This little community was assembled on the forest floor. Olympus OM-4T with 40mm/f2 lens. Fuji Provia
Pine Creek Gorge from Leonard Harrison. Dappled light is real typical in these parts. Voigtlander Bessa I with a Vaskar 105mm/f4.5 lens. Fuji Velvia, the last roll. :-(
Pine Creek Gorge from Leonard Harrison. Sometimes you find a good spot and wait for the light to change. Voigtlander Bessa I with a Vaskar 105mm/f4.5 lens. Fuji Velvia, the last roll. :-(
Pine Creek Gorge from Leonard Harrison. There is a large overlook about 100 yards from end to end. The trick is to find the right composition. Voigtlander Bessa I with a Vaskar 105mm/f4.5 lens. Fuji Velvia, the last roll. :-(
Pine Creek Gorge from Colton Point. Clouds and rain bring out the first colors of Fall. Voigtlander Bessa I with a Vaskar 105mm/f4.5 lens. Fuji Provia.