"Clearance"...

It's not often that I've discovered a large boulder, in the bottom of a ravine, with a fallen tree over it, but neither quite touching.

Lake Ouachita, Mountain Pine, Arkansas.
Photo # F2507547-59c.
(c) Kelly Shipp

 

1984...

 Yes, even in 1984 I was carrying around a camera everywhere. This long exposure was taken with the intent of making the water glassy-smooth, while blurring the couple on the far left. The trick was trying to expose for the full moon reflecting on the water. This was on a senior trip and the couple was two of our class sponsors. I still remember taking this photograph hoping for this outcome.

Kodacolor II print film, using a Nikon SLR.
Panama City Beach, Florida, 1984.

 

GT4RS...

 

The Porsche GT4RS at sunset.

 

Tree in Fog...

 

There's something special about lone trees in fields. They represent strength as they endure many seasons of weather.

Near Spring Hill (Hope), Arkansas.
Photo # KS5_7176bwc.
(c) Kelly Shipp

"Meteor Explosion"...

During the Orionids major meteor shower this year, I photographed this meteor exploding as it entered Earth's atmosphere. You'll notice an interesting shift in color as the meteor entered the atmosphere (right to left), then the explosion near the far left. Many factors influence the colors, including the chemical makeup of the meteor as well as its speed.  Generally, the green was the magnesium that was being burnt off and the yellow and orange were likely Iron and Sodium.


Orionids major meteor shower, 2025.
Photo # K08_5208c.

"Fog Crossing"...

 "Fog Crossing"


Hot Springs, Arkansas.
Photo # DSCF7854bw.
(c) Kelly Shipp

 

"Open Spaces"...

A winter storm moves through Monument Valley. In the foreground, you can see the plants that survive the winter along the valley floor. On the horizon, near center, you can see the row of cabins along the ridge.

Navajo Nation Reservation, Monument Valley, Arizona.
Photo # IM7_1477bws.
(c) Kelly Shipp