The Susquehanna in December

I was back in Lancaster County, PA, for several days over the holidays, and I squeezed a few hours to visit some of my favorite spots along the River. I am here to say that although I have moved away, my love affair with the Susquehanna continues unabated. It's just so very beautiful, as are the woodlands surrounding it. I was there on a very mild and misty morning, with my fisheye lens handy.

These first three shots are from the Breezyview Overlook.

This one is from a section of the Northwest Lancaster County River Trail, near Marietta, that I've ridden countless times.

Here's a boat launch site near Marietta:

This is another section of the trail, looking at a bridge over the Chiques Creek where it enters the Susquehanna.

Here I am at the base of Chiques Rock, looking wonderfully insignificant by comparison.

Here's the fisheye view of the rock. I've been here below it, and up on the peak of it, many many times.

I'm currently at such an interesting place, art-inspiration wise. I am very happy I made the move to the Pittsburgh area, but naturally I miss the people and the landscapes I now see only intermittently. Part of my current vibe stems from the fact that I (understandably) haven't yet found the time to really explore the new rivers and landscapes that await me here. One of my goals for the coming year is to rectify that situation. But I am coming to the realization that there will be room for both sets of inspiration, it's not an either/or situation, and I will be the richer for it.