Somerset County, PA sits high on the Allegheny Plateau. Mt Davis, the highest point in Pennsylvania sits in the southern portion of the county. A beautiful landscape of forest, mountains and farms, the area was first settled before the American Revolution.
Along PA 281 above Markleton, PA. Somerset Co. is farm country. Olympus OM-4T, Zuiko 40mm/f2 lens. Kodak V.S..
Along PA 281 above Markleton, PA. The sun peaks out after a morning thundershower. Olympus OM-4T, Zuiko 40mm/f2 lens. Kodak V.S.
Along PA 281 above Markleton, PA. Even in this rural county, traditional farms are disappearing. Olympus OM-4T, Zuiko 40mm/f2 lens. Fuji Provia.
Along PA 281 above Markleton, PA. This looks like Pennsylvania. Olympus OM-4T, Zuiko 40mm/f2 lens. Fuji Provia.
High Point Lake from High Point Road. The goldenrod grows along the fencerow while Mt. Davis tops the skyline on the right. Olympus OM-4T, Zuiko 28mm/f2 lens. Kodak V.S.
High Point Lake from High Point Road. This view combines a wonderful assortment of textures. Olympus OM-4T, Zuiko 28mm/f2 lens. Kodak V.S.
High Point Lake from High Point Road. High Point Road cuts across the face of the hill on the south side of the lake. About a half dozen summer cabins are set up on the hill, so there are a couple of hundred feet of road that offer a beautiful overlook. Olympus OM-4T, Zuiko 28mm/f2 lens. Kodak V.S.
The south boat access to High Point Lake. These canoes lead the view across the water of the lake to its outlet in the distance. Olympus OM-4T with 40mm/f2 Zuiko lens. Fuji Provia.
The south boat access to High Point Lake . This wide angle view looks back on High Point Road in the distance. Olympus OM-4T, Zuiko 28mm/f2 lens. Kodak V.S.
The south boat access to High Point Lake. Rowboats and canoes are the only craft allowed on the lake. The 40mm lens provides a tighter composition with a natural perspective. Olympus OM-4T, Zuiko 40mm/f2 lens. Kodak V.S.
Deer Valley Lake. This overlook is about a mile down Camp Buckey Road, directly across from the access to Mt. Davis. The view is generally to the south, so the mid morning sun is shining across from the left. Olympus OM-4T, Zuiko 40mm/f2 lens. Kodak V.S.
Another vantage point from the Deer Valley Lake overlook. Olympus OM-4T with 40mm/f2 Zuiko lens. Fuji Provia.
Deer Valley Lake. A clump of Mountain Laurel hides another perspective from the Deer Valley Lake overlook. The mid morning sun glinting off the leaves provides interesting highlights. Olympus OM-4T with 40mm/f2 Zuiko lens. Fuji Provia.
Deer Valley Lake. The vertical composition provides a negative space that gives the image a nice balance. Olympus OM-4T with 40mm/f2 Zuiko lens. Fuji Provia.
Isers Run, Markleton, PA. This little bridge gets a constantly changing light as the sun filters thru the trees. Olympus OM-4T, Zuiko 40mm/f2 lens. Fuji Provia.
Isers Run, Markleton, PA. This image and the next show the same composition with a wide angle and normal lens. Olympus OM-4T, Zuiko 28mm/f2 lens. Kodak V.S.
Isers Run, Markleton, PA. This image and the previous one show the same composition with a wide angle and normal lens. Olympus OM-4T, Zuiko 40mm/f2 lens. Kodak V.S.
Isers Run, Markleton, PA. A wonderful place for quiet contemplation. Olympus OM-4T, Zuiko 40mm/f2 lens. Fuji Provia.
Laurel Hill State Park. Pennsylvania has a collection of beautiful state parks. Kowa 6 with 85mm/f2.8 lens. Fuji Velvia.
Deer Valley Lake. Fuji Velvia glows in this mid morning light. Kowa 6 with 85mm/f2.8 lens. Fuji Velvia.
Deer Valley Lake. I like this framing. Kowa 6 with 85mm/f2.8 lens. Fuji Velvia.