Where Native Americans once roamed Photo

Photographer’s Note

This is a REALLY old shot. Well, as far as my digital ones go. We'd gone to Kentucky to visit my brother and we took a short trip to Daniel Boone National Forest. My niece was so excited. She loves taking photos, too. My batteries died and we had to keep swapping them from our cameras for us both to get pictures. It was funny.

The sun was close to setting and when it hits those limestone rocks it turns them a brilliant gold color. That area is one of the prettiest places I've ever seen.

This is one of the 80 natural arches in the Red River Gorge Geological Area. Here is a link for more information -
Red River Gorge Geological Area

banaei_nikon, dareco, Dyerco, gracious, fulvio52, papagolf21, gunbud, jmcl has marked this note useful

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banaei_nikon (775) 2008-12-14 22:56

Hi Shelly
I like the perspective you've chosen for this image

TFS
**MAB**

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emka (21127) 2008-12-14 23:55

Hi Shelly, Three years old is not so much. Splendid natural arch. It is dofferent from the arches in Utah - grey color and set in the forest. Wonderful place indeed. Are there any traces of native Americans? Warm regards

Malgorzata

Longroute (8795) 2008-12-15 1:31

This natural arch with the trees all around is so lovely. I do love the relaxed atmosphere, like in a greenhouse, and the sense of depth is really great. A masterful composition that shows very well this enchanted place.
Well done, warm greetings
Donato

dareco (17024) 2008-12-15 6:52

This place looks great and I can see why you would like it so much. Really neat rock formations and very beautiful nature. Nice lighting, pov and colors. TFS

Dyerco (8816) 2008-12-15 9:01

Hi Shelly
Seeing the path alongside the arch gives us some scale as to its size. Very well exposed and nicely handled.
Phil

gracious (20017) 2008-12-15 10:24

Hello Shelly,
Thank you for this lovely shot which I loved very much with it's true beauty in nature!
the exposure and focus is spot on in capturing the beautiful arch with wonderful colouration!
superb image indeed that presented
take good care and sincere regards
Tony

fulvio52 (8314) 2008-12-15 13:46

Hi, Shelly.
Great place! Most unfortunately I've never been here yet, but I've heard a lot about it. There sure is a whole bunch of hidden gems downsouth! Excellent exposure and definition, absolutely lovely sight.
Love the back-up-in-them-woods type of feeling! This should be Shawnee land, right? Looks like timber rattler country too...
LOVE IT, TFS! Have a wonderful day, I'll be seeing you soon. HUGS,
Fulvio.

papagolf21 (55848) 2008-12-15 14:51

Bonsoir, mon amie Shelly,
La photo date peut-être de 2005, mais elle a gardé toute sa beauté. Comme il doit être de parcourir ce chemin qui donne l'impression de marcher à travers un rêve.
Très belle composition (heureusement que les piles ont tenu) ! ;o)
Amitiés.
Philippe

lucasgalodoido (16525) 2008-12-15 17:25

Olá Shelly,
realmente um local de uma vegetação bem exuberante, gostei da qualidade da imagem também, e 2005 não é tão antiga assim.
Parabéns e Abraço

gunbud (27467) 2008-12-15 17:42

Hi Shelly,
I can see Fess Parker with his long rifle walking under this majestic stone arch.
Wonderful clear colors and lovely textured details to this idyllic scene.
Regards, Tom

Jean-Luc (5488) 2008-12-16 5:43

Bonjour Shelly,
Une composition tout à fait réussie qui donne une idée de ces imposantes arches de pierre.
Le lien est aussi intéressant pour découvrir d'autres vues de ce lieu assez spectaculaire.
Amicalement
Jean-Luc

toto (18531) 2008-12-16 6:43

Bonjour,
belle photo de ce chemin qui borde cette arche naturelle de toute beauté.
Bien vu et bien pris, bien nette, qui laisse voir de jolis détails et de belles couleurs et ces tons oranges qui reessortent a leurs base, don celle de gauche a une forme effilée qui se terminetrès fin.

Rosa et moi nous vous souhaitons a vous et a votre famille de merveilleuses fêtes de fin d' année et une très bonne année 2009.
Amitiés Thomas

gildasjan (23235) 2008-12-17 0:07

Bonjour Shelly
Un beau petit coin de forêt avec ces roches et un beau rendu des couleurs.
Bonne journée
Amicalement
Gildas

pablominto (39832) 2008-12-17 23:35

Hello Shelly,

This is a beautiful place, where the nature seems to have been in an unusually creative mood!
Amazing................
Lovely colours and details as the light plays, a fine and balanced composition!

Greetings,
Pablo -

COSTANTINO (22064) 2008-12-19 13:33

Hello Shelly
Another pretty photo from you..
A photo that shows a perfect,wonderful place
very well exposed.I like this presentation,
Absolutely light sight
thanks for sharing,
Costantino

batalay (20642) 2008-12-20 21:13

Hello Shelly,

This image is evocative of a stage setting, almost too perfect to be real. The light management, composition, colors and resolution are all excellent, and complemented by your usual engaging note.

Have a good Sunday, and more than that, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Bulent

jmcl (13721) 2008-12-25 14:12

Hi Shelly,

wonderfully chosen point of view .. the combination of stone and green is beautiful and striking .. my best holiday wishes to you and yours.

take care, John

EdCooper (84) 2009-03-20 14:50

Hi Shelly,
I just discovered this shot. It's just great! Happy you posted it. ~Ed