October maple alights the scene over Harpers Ferry from Bolivar Heights.
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park (West Virginia, Maryland)
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Tromp Shot 6: Harpers Ferry
Highly regretting an extended absence, I hope to ease the boots back on with this Tromp Shot.
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Great Photo Dylan. Have you ever done the Maryland Heights trail? I am planning to do it in March. Is there a Bolivar Heights trail as well? Also any fortificaions to see on Bolivar?
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Rob
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Robert,
ReplyDeleteThanks! I have not done the Maryland Heights trail, but that is definitely on my to-do list for the upcoming season. There is a Bolivar Heights trail. One small loop trail circles the peak of the heights, with stops at lunette remnants (if I remember correctly) and a viewshed of Schoolhouse Ridge (Jackson's approach). Another trail branches off and takes you into the valley between the two. I'd highly recommend it!
By the way, I just peaked at your blog and think I'll really enjoy diving into it in the very near future. I love photographing Gettysburg, and Monocacy is a favorite of mine. Any tips on capturing the depth of earthworks/breastworks, etc? I find this to be pretty tough.
Hope to see you on the field!
-Dylan
Nice site...I will be back to visit! Keep up the good work.
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Thanks, Mark! I cannot begin to express how grateful I am for the new website. We are all much indebted to you and Dr. Prokopowicz for your fine work.
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Dylan,
ReplyDeleteAny plans to hike at Gettysburg this Spring/Summer? I have been wanting to get out there and just hike around on my own, get some cool photos, see the battlefield from my feet. It is only 3 hours away, but have only been there twice.
Mark,
ReplyDeleteI will most definitely make it out to Gettysburg at least a few times this season. I love to go tromp that ground. Usually I'll put together a vague plan around some sort of theme, and then I'll take the proper guides, memoirs, etc., and set out for an adventure. For example, I've spent a day tracking and photographing witness trees; Longstreet's march to the right is off the beaten path; and spending a whole day at Culp's Hill can really provide perspective. Most importantly, I think the ground still echoes the human tragedy of that summer and I think it demands that we feel, and reflect upon, that. This is when 'doing it alone' can be especially poignant.
Hope you can make it out!