Ash Cave Photo | TrekEarth

Photographer’s Note

Much of Ohio is flat farmland used for the production of corn and soybeans. Eastern Ohio, however, has more interesting terrain marked by sandstone gorges and cliffs. This formation is known as Ash Cave, so named for centuries of campfire remains left by generations of native Americans.
Since this is sandstone, the "caves" are simply overhanging ledges that provide some shelter from the elements. In this case, it's a fairly large overhang - the horseshoe shaped cave is 700 feet long, 100 feet deep and 90 feet high. The waterfall is normally active only in spring, but recent rains have provided substantial flow. In cold winters, an ice column may form. Taken with monopod.

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robertosalguero (110) 2006-10-21 1:58

Beautiful place. I hve never seen something similar anywhere. Very good picture with good use of light. The contrast of colors and details are excellent in your composition. The perspective of the falls complete with the people on the left is excellent to provide magnitude od the place. Very well done :-)

Roberto

rewshearer (682) 2006-10-21 3:11

Amazing place - and a beautiful capture of light and colour. Well done - and thanks for an awesome demonstration of what the FZ20 can do. :)
Regards
Rew

Dia1943 (230) 2006-10-21 3:29

A very interesting place greg, especially within the context of Ohio's general landscape. I like particularly the balance of light to dark and the postioning of people to provide scale and interest.

David

deblink (2548) 2006-10-21 3:36

Hi Greg,
This place looks fascinating. It is amazing. You have captured the light coming through and shining on the trees. Nice composition, thank you for sharing.
Cheers,
Debbie

AROBN54 (10797) 2006-10-22 16:21

What a marvelous shot you've captured. The colors, detail, POV and depth are all just excellent. Cngratulations on such a beautiful shot. TFS, Shelly

lelson (275) 2007-04-06 17:16