Arkansas Wildlife Blog and Gallery
Buffalo National River and NW Arkansas
After the remnants of hurricane Ike blew through, the road was blocked by multiple downed trees so there was nowhere to go. My customary morning and evening trips to the Boxley valley were trumped by the weather.
We have a strong runoff area out back in the Ponca Wilderness so I decided to take a nice hike. It was a welcome break from working the valley day after day. These images are typical of the post-downpour photos to be had. The rocky soil and solid rock plates around here create a lot of runoffs and reflecting pools. Another great area of exploration for any photographer.
Shameless Self-Promotion Department
My framed wildlife prints are on display and for sale at a number of locations:
Jasper
Boardwalk Cafe/Arkansas House
Cliff House Inn
Point of View Restaurant
Jasper Chamber Gift Shop
Ponca
Lost Valley Canoe Store
Villines Store (Boxley Valley)
Low Gap
Low Gap Store
Compton
Compton One Stop
Harrison
Uncommon Grounds Coffee Shop
A Hike After Hurricane Ike
Flooded Bluff Trail and Reflections
Runoff In Deep Woods Ponca Wilderness
Runoff in Ponca Wilderness
Fall Leaves and Sticks Ponca Wilderness
Fall Leaves Along Wet Trail
Seasonal Fall After Ike
It was kind of nice to break up my routine and take some pictures of different kinds of subjects without a plan.
Usually I am pretty deliberate about what I am going for, on Sunday after Ike hit, I just travelled light and took what came.