Archive 2021 · Almost Heaven, West Virginia
p.1 #1Almost Heaven, West Virginia
Congratulations to Ross Martin for winning Feature Thread of the Week with 9 votes - View Previous Winners
I can’t think of this state without the line from a John Denver song springing to mind, “Almost heaven, West Virginia”. During my six weeks of fall shooting this year I was able to spend some time in WV, and it certainly felt heavenly. There is a lot of exploring to do in this region and it beckons me to go back again and again. I hope this set gives a glimpse of some of the beauty that grabbed my heart there in October. Thank you for viewing!
Warm wishes for the holidays,
Ross
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The Red and the Grey
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Evening Glow in the Gorge
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Entering the Cathedral
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Decorated with Gold Medallions
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Last Show of the Year
Dec 23, 2021 at 08:33 AM
p.1 #2Almost Heaven, West Virginia
Nice set of images. The evening glow and waterfall shots are really lovely. Well done.
Dec 23, 2021 at 09:13 AM
p.1 #3Almost Heaven, West Virginia
Beautiful set of foliage scenes, mostly I like 1st one
Dec 23, 2021 at 09:23 AM
p.1 #4Almost Heaven, West Virginia
Excellent collection. Ten years ago, I spent more than a month touring WV in the fall. I thoroughly enjoyed all the waterfalls and fall colors. It is a wonderful place, so thanks for the reminder.
Dec 23, 2021 at 09:24 AM
p.1 #5Almost Heaven, West Virginia
Ross, looks like you had a great fall trip. This set is top notch just like the others. The first image is a standout to me and I like the way u composed it and separation of gray and red makes it my favorite. 👍🏻
Happy Holidays
Happy Holidays
Dec 23, 2021 at 10:19 AM
p.1 #6Almost Heaven, West Virginia
Superb set. The last image is very special.
Dec 23, 2021 at 10:29 AM
p.1 #7Almost Heaven, West Virginia
Love them all, but I think my favorite is the waterfall. The Gold Medallions really sets it apart.
Dec 23, 2021 at 10:29 AM
p.1 #8Almost Heaven, West Virginia
These are spectacular IMO. I love them all....
Dec 23, 2021 at 10:42 AM
p.1 #9Almost Heaven, West Virginia
DivineFocus wrote:
Nice set of images. The evening glow and waterfall shots are really lovely. Well done.
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junglialoh wrote:
Beautiful set of foliage scenes, mostly I like 1st one
Thank you very much, appreciate you viewing and commenting @DivineFocus and @junglialoh!
Cheers,
Ross
Nice set of images. The evening glow and waterfall shots are really lovely. Well done.
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junglialoh wrote:
Beautiful set of foliage scenes, mostly I like 1st one
Thank you very much, appreciate you viewing and commenting @DivineFocus and @junglialoh!
Cheers,
Ross
Dec 23, 2021 at 07:07 PM
p.1 #10Almost Heaven, West Virginia
stanparker wrote:
Excellent collection. Ten years ago, I spent more than a month touring WV in the fall. I thoroughly enjoyed all the waterfalls and fall colors. It is a wonderful place, so thanks for the reminder.
Oh man, a month in WV during autumn? That had to be fantastic Stan!
Excellent collection. Ten years ago, I spent more than a month touring WV in the fall. I thoroughly enjoyed all the waterfalls and fall colors. It is a wonderful place, so thanks for the reminder.
Oh man, a month in WV during autumn? That had to be fantastic Stan!
Dec 23, 2021 at 07:09 PM
p.1 #11Almost Heaven, West Virginia
keepclicking wrote:
Ross, looks like you had a great fall trip. This set is top notch just like the others. The first image is a standout to me and I like the way u composed it and separation of gray and red makes it my favorite. 👍🏻
Happy Holidays
Really appreciate your kind words! That first scene is one of my favorites.
Ross, looks like you had a great fall trip. This set is top notch just like the others. The first image is a standout to me and I like the way u composed it and separation of gray and red makes it my favorite. 👍🏻
Happy Holidays
Really appreciate your kind words! That first scene is one of my favorites.
Dec 23, 2021 at 07:11 PM
p.1 #12Almost Heaven, West Virginia
Rajan Parrikar wrote:
Superb set. The last image is very special.
Thanks so much Rajan! I had to use 400mm on that last image to isolate. I'm so glad you like it. I need to print it soon, I think it will have a bit of painterly feel on Canson Edition Etching Rag which is a fine art paper I'm in love with.
Superb set. The last image is very special.
Thanks so much Rajan! I had to use 400mm on that last image to isolate. I'm so glad you like it. I need to print it soon, I think it will have a bit of painterly feel on Canson Edition Etching Rag which is a fine art paper I'm in love with.
Dec 23, 2021 at 07:15 PM
p.1 #13Almost Heaven, West Virginia
Wes_S wrote:
Love them all, but I think my favorite is the waterfall. The Gold Medallions really sets it apart.
Thanks Wes!
Cheers,
Ross
Love them all, but I think my favorite is the waterfall. The Gold Medallions really sets it apart.
Thanks Wes!
Cheers,
Ross
Dec 23, 2021 at 07:16 PM
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Gregg B. wrote:
These are spectacular IMO. I love them all....
Really appreciate that positive feedback Gregg!
Best,
Ross
These are spectacular IMO. I love them all....
Really appreciate that positive feedback Gregg!
Best,
Ross
Dec 23, 2021 at 07:17 PM
p.1 #15Almost Heaven, West Virginia
Superb set! I like your, "Last Show" the best. Those late fall images are a nice break from the usual canopy of solid color.
Dec 23, 2021 at 08:16 PM
p.1 #16Almost Heaven, West Virginia
All are great but the first is sick!
Joel
Joel
Dec 24, 2021 at 09:58 AM
p.1 #17Almost Heaven, West Virginia
wlpelzmann wrote:
Superb set! I like your, "Last Show" the best. Those late fall images are a nice break from the usual canopy of solid color.
Thank you! That final image is my personal favorite from this WV trip and I love late season when leaf drop adds so much texture and breaks up the typical solid mass of color as you noted.
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J. Pow wrote:
All are great but the first is sick!
Joel
Thanks much Joel!
Cheers,
Ross
Superb set! I like your, "Last Show" the best. Those late fall images are a nice break from the usual canopy of solid color.
Thank you! That final image is my personal favorite from this WV trip and I love late season when leaf drop adds so much texture and breaks up the typical solid mass of color as you noted.
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J. Pow wrote:
All are great but the first is sick!
Joel
Thanks much Joel!
Cheers,
Ross
Dec 24, 2021 at 10:50 AM
p.1 #18Almost Heaven, West Virginia
Waterfall image is really excellent. I can almost hear the water and smell the fresh woods.
Jim
Jim
Dec 24, 2021 at 12:17 PM
p.1 #20Almost Heaven, West Virginia
Grenache wrote:
Waterfall image is really excellent. I can almost hear the water and smell the fresh woods.
Jim
Thanks Jim! Ah yes, the sounds and aromas do add to the experience of being there.
Cheers,
Ross
Waterfall image is really excellent. I can almost hear the water and smell the fresh woods.
Jim
Thanks Jim! Ah yes, the sounds and aromas do add to the experience of being there.
Cheers,
Ross
Dec 24, 2021 at 03:55 PM