One of the things that shocked me as a landscape photographer who moved from the renowned grandeur of the Pacific Northwest to the midwest a few years ago is just how beautiful springtime is in Ohio (and surrounding states). Last spring I was testing out a medium format camera with a 65:24 pano crop mode and this opened up fresh ways of composing, and combined with a gorgeous lush spring I was really happy with the outcome. If Ohio has never been on your radar for beautiful locations, I hope this series will provide a glimpse of the loveliness, especially the charming deciduous forests.
I love the panoramas but I feel the first one is a bit forced as it has no real focus. The 2nd and 4th, which follow the same theme, both have a central focus making the composition much stronger. Overall, great set.
Ross, I appreciate the eye you bring to things in Ohio, and yes, springtime green presents some good color; I have yet to consistently reconcile the color with the remaining jumble of branches/tangles/twigs/brown that seem to be everywhere. As someone who is always scheming to get time in the western mountains (ofr both exploring and for photography), I share some of your missing the mountains, but am always trying to find new expressions in Ohio.
chez wrote:
I love the panoramas but I feel the first one is a bit forced as it has no real focus. The 2nd and 4th, which follow the same theme, both have a central focus making the composition much stronger. Overall, great set.
I would never have thought of Ohio as a photo destination, Ross! Ohio should engage you to promote the wonderful aspects of Nature within the State. All of these images are beautiful and tell their story well. My favorite is the last one. Perfect shutter speed on the water fall!
As a NW native I can't imagine moving to the mid-west, but I'm a mountain guy for most of my recreation. You certainly have shown that landscape beauty can be found there though! #2 and 4 really stand out for me.
pbraymond wrote:
Ross, I appreciate the eye you bring to things in Ohio, and yes, springtime green presents some good color; I have yet to consistently reconcile the color with the remaining jumble of branches/tangles/twigs/brown that seem to be everywhere. As someone who is always scheming to get time in the western mountains (ofr both exploring and for photography), I share some of your missing the mountains, but am always trying to find new expressions in Ohio.
Thank you Raymond! Have you lived in Ohio for a long time? I’m going on my sixth year. At first I wasn’t sure it would be photogenic but I’ve come to love making images in the gentle, quiet forests near my home, and trips to the Shawnee Forest, Hocking Hills, and Cuyahoga. My wife & I have also fallen in love with Amish country.
The Ohio photographer Ian Adams has been an inspiration for me and his books have helped me to see the possibilities.
