Refreshing The Soul

Artist: Gene Walls
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Refreshing The Soul

Water quenches thirst. Experiencing nature’s pure beauty refreshes the core inner being… the soul!

The first signs of autumn are just beginning to peek through here. The air is becoming cooler every day and the subtle scent of fall is getting more evident in the woods.

The park rangers do their very best to keep this great place as pure and unspoiled as possible, and so should we!

One simple rule:

If you carry anything into the woods, be sure you also carry it back out with you! Leave the forests and streams EXACTLY as you found them!

Ricketts Glen is a Pennsylvania State Park, located in the north eastern region of the Keystone State. The nearest community to the park is Red Rock, situated at the junction state routes RT-118 and RT-487.

A Canon EOS 10D DSLR body, fitted with a Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L Zoom lens was used. The lens was set to its widest focal length of 17mm. The camera’s shutter speed was 2 seconds at f/11. The camera’s ISO was set to 100. A Manfrotto tripod was used with a remote shutter release cable.

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Featured in “Appalachian State Parks”

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Debbie Meyers

Looks like a beautiful place, maybe I’ll visit it someday.
Gene Walls replied

You would love it, Debbie! It’s an incredible place for some serious hiking and photography. The Moreland covered bridge is not too far away from this park. I had a great time shooting pictures at both locations on this beautiful day.

Best wishes,

Gene
Maureen Maliha

Again.. oh, gene
beautiful :-)
Gene Walls replied

Thank you, Maureen!

Gene
Janie Oliver

gorgeous place and beautiful capture.
Gene Walls replied

Thank you so much, Janie! Much appreciated!

Best wishes,

Gene
Judy Seltenright

Superb capture & oh that water, great at that shutter speed.
Gene Walls replied

Thank you very, very much, Judy!

My best,

Gene
poupoune

Gorgeous work!!
Gene Walls replied

Thanks so much, Poupoune!

Best wishes,

Gene
bubbleblue

beautiful scene
Gene Walls replied

Thanks, Joy!

My best,

Gene
Jeff Burns

absolutley gorgeous
Gene Walls replied

Thank you, Jeff! Very pleased that you like it!

My Best,

Gene
Béla Török

Awesome scene, great capture!
Gene Walls replied

Thanks a lot, Béla! I had a great day shooting streams, waterfalls and bridges.

My best,

Gene
kkphoto1

Beautiful work Gene!
Gene Walls replied

Thank you very much!

Best wishes,

Gene
Maureen Maliha

Congratulations!!!! This has been featured in
Earth Keepers
Wonderful work, Gene!
Gene Walls replied

I don’t know how I could have failed to find and join this fantastic group much sooner! My most heartfelt thanks to the kind moderators of Earth Keepers for featuring my photo! Thank you, Maureen!

Gratefully,

Gene
Torfinn Johann...

Congratulations Gene!
Gene Walls replied

Thank you so much, Torfinn!

My best,

Gene
shaneran

congratulations on your feature!!! well deserved!!! I love the title of this gorgeous image!!! Nature truly does refresh me especially when I’ve been sick or stressed…. just going out and being around all the beauty is the perfect prescription for me!! I love the flow of the water and the colors!!
Gene Walls replied

Thank you so much, Jan! I am so pleased that you truly understand what I meant by the title. That is exactly how I feel.

Sorry for my late reply. Somehow, I missed your very kind comment when you posted it. I’m glad I finally noticed it today.

Best wishes,

Gene
Régis Charpentier

Nothing to say! PERFECT!
Gene Walls replied

Thank you, Régis! Very much appreciated!

Gene
toriyule

great capture
Gene Walls replied

Greatly appreciated, Tori! Thanks for the “fav”, too!

Best wishes,

Gene
David Hibberd

Such a lovely image and a place I could sit and dream for hours. Well done
Davo
Gene Walls replied

Thanks, Davo! It certainly was a beautiful spot. There was gentle roar coming from the stream here, the kind of sound that just relaxes you totally.

Much appreciated,

Gene
Tori Buck
Gene Walls replied

Thank you very kindly for featuring my photo in the Appalachian State Parks group! I truly appreciate this wonderful honor!

Most gratefully,

Gene
tanmari

This is PERFECT!
Gene Walls replied

Thanks! It was along a very “out of the way” portion of the stream in the park, along a very rugged trail. I was very happy that I had chosen the tougher trail when I saw this.

My best,

Gene