Spots of heavenly beauty in Pennsylvania for nature photographers

Pennsylvania has a lot of photographable scenes and locations. The state is just teeming with natural resources that would surely capture the interest of any nature photographer. As long as you are willing to go beyond your comfort zone to explore nooks and crannies or exercise those limbs for an unexpected walk or hike, Pennsylvania can satisfy the desire for taking breathtaking images. Various geographical formations and terrains offer numerous surprises to the patient enthusiast. Here are some of the best spots in the state that any shutterbug should take note of:

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Gettysburg

Of course, everyone knows this historical place as the site of that famous battle during the Civil War. But any nature photographer can get ample views of farms punctuated with military objects here and there to add texture to the landscape.

Susquehannock State Park
Photographers may need to hike a bit to reach the best sections of the area for nature photography. Two overlooks, the Pinnacle and Urey, provide astonishing views of the Susquehanna River’s expansiveness. There may be interesting spots within the main park, but the visit wouldn’t be complete without exploring those sections.

Boulder Field at Hickory Run State Park
Hickory Run State Park is a Pennsylvania state park located in Kidder and Penn Forest Townships in Carbon County. Although one might find other stuff to photograph within the park, the most famous is the bizarre geological feature called Boulder Field. It is an 18-acre bed of rocks that scientists have traced back to the last Ice Age. It might not be your typical green expanse, but the feature is a curiosity enough to present a unique opportunity for nature photographers.

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Hi, I’mDr. James DeVellis, a retired professor from New York. Now that I have finally said goodbye to teaching law, I am happily touring the country and appreciating nature’s beauty through my camera lens. To get similar updates, visit my blog.

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