09/18/13 Featured Arkansas Photography–The Natural Bridge in Lost Valley near Ponca Arkansas
Taken with a Phase One P45+ in 3 vertical segments to be stitched into one frame, 35mm Mamiya lens, F14, iso50, 3 second exposures with ND filter and CL-PL. Lost Valley is one of my favorite spots in Arkansas to photograph, especially when there is water running in Clark Creek. I would say that in the 100 or so trips I have made to Lost Valley over the years, I have only seen water like that shown in this picture about 10 times. Clark Creek runs throughout Lost Valley and eventually empties into the Buffalo River above Ponca. This one valley has more scenic value packed into the 1.5 miles of trail than most other places in the Ozarks. You can find over 6 separate waterfalls when the creek is running at full flow. If you have not been there before with a good head of water running in Clark Creek, I would put this on your list of places to visit. You can be sure of good water in Clark Creek if the Buffalo River is running over 2000 cfs when gauged on the USGS gauge at Boxley. Lost Valley can also especially pretty in the dead of winter if you happen to catch it after a heavy snow.
10/02/12 Featured Arkansas Photography–Branch in the Fog on Roark Bluff
Taken with a Canon 5D MKII, Canon 24-70 lens, F 7.1 at 1/40th, iso 400. When I am out working in the early morning, I often try to find shots where the fog can act as a major effect in the shot. On a morning like this, the fog did not lift for almost 3 hours but as it started, the sun briefly highlighted this lone branch which was just starting to leaf out in spring. Many people have looked at this shot and felt that it was taken in the fall, however if you look closely you can see that the oak leaves are just starting to open. This lone tree has taken a beating over the years but each time I come back to this spot it still there and and survived for another season of snow and ice during a typical Ozark winter. During the time I took this shot you could hear trucks and cars moving around in the valley below and people’s voices, but as the fog was so thick you couldn’t see anything. This is a great time to work the Ozark Bluffs and not just on the Buffalo River, but the Buffalo tends to allow for more fog.
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Thank you for the interest in my photography. I have been working in the photographic arts since I was 15 and have been a professional photographer for the last 10 years. All of the work on this site is available for sale in for the form of Digital stock or prints. I produce my prints on either paper or canvas and can also work with you on selective framing options. If you have any questions on a image on the site, please feel free to call me or email me. I am also available for one on one classes with a 4 hour minimum. These classes can cover any part of the photographic process, from capture to printing.
I am based out of Little Rock AR, but can cover all of the state, or U.S.
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Paul Caldwell
13723 Rivercrest Dr.
LIttle Rock AR 72212
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email: paul@photosofarkansas.com