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Innocent Excitement


 
  Innocent Excitement
Innocent Excitement
Ricketta Glen State Park, PA
After a long climb to the top of Ganoga Falls I sat on a rock to enjoy the view (read: catch my breath). Suddenly this curious little hiker walks into my enjoyment. At first I wasn't sure he was going to stop and walk right over the 90 foot drop. His mom came and grabbed him by the arm for safety as they both enjoyed the roar of the rushing water. So I grabbed my PEN for a quick silhouette of the moment.

f/11, 1/1600, 14-42mm at 15mm (30mm eq), ISO 200, cropped

Marty Straub

  
 
 
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Fabulous timing and capture, Marty. Like the silhouette of the boy and his walking stick. Really adds interest. Great pov and clarity.


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May 11, 2011

 

frank w. degenhardt 		  Its always so special when we get that extra special thing to come into our picture and add so much to it. What a wonderful moment this was for you and I know you were ready for anything and was not going to let a golden opportunity like this slip away. I love the rush of the water, the vertical drop, and that extra special silhouette of the boy taking it all in. Incredible photography my friend. Have a great day.


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May 11, 2011

 

Ron McEwan 		  They say a photo is worth a thousand words. You got more than that in this great image my friend. WTG


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May 11, 2011

 
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Val Feldman's Gallery 		  If there ever was a photo used for the public of the joys and wonder of this state park, this would be it, Marty. You were "Marty-on-the-spot" :) with this one and you've captured a moment this little boy will remember for the rest of his life - the thrill of the moment and the wilder-than-wild rush and roar of a turbulent falls gone mad on a spring day....I love it!!!


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May 11, 2011

 

Ellen Hodges 		  Fabulous timing and silhouette, Marty! Love the shot and your description, too!!


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May 11, 2011

 

Julianne Bradford 		  What a great silhouette against this wonderful falls Marty!


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May 12, 2011

 

Marty Straub 		  Thanks, everyone! Just the way this little guy walked up to the edge of the falls, stood there in awe, and marveled at the slendor, ignoring his mom's concerns of danger, seemed to represent the little kid in all of us--- you, know, the one that gets us out there to photograph it.


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May 12, 2011

 

Rod Partington 		  Excellent capture Marty!


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May 12, 2011

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND 		  I LOVE IT! Great capture of an innocent child recognizing the awesome nature around him Marty!

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May 13, 2011

 
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