Kildoo Falls at McConnells Mill State Park in Portersville, Pennsylvania
by Angela Rath
Title
Kildoo Falls at McConnells Mill State Park in Portersville, Pennsylvania
Artist
Angela Rath
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
A stream of water tumbles over boulders and timber at McConnells Mill State Park in Portersville, Pennsylvania. It is a beautiful view from the hiking path.
One of the most beautiful forest waterfalls in Western Pennsylvania, Kildoo Falls (also known as Alpha Falls) meanders its way through tumbles of moss and lichen-covered logs, rocks, and boulders towards the rapids of Slippery Rock Creek at McConnells Mill State Park. This inspirational waterfall always causes hikers passing on the nearby wooden bridge where this photo was taken to stop in their tracks as they take in a scene which feels full of pure natural energy in motion. A slow shutter speed was used to allow a large depth of field and to give the image a sense of movement from top to bottom, recreating visually the relaxing experience of the moving water.
The park is a popular tourist attraction and has been for many years. People are drawn to its pristine natural beauty shaped with uniquely varied glacial land forms and swaths of old-growth forest. Many people say they experience a sense of magical enchantment when they visit the park. The Slippery Rock Gorge, of which McConnell’s Mill is a part, was designated a National Natural Landmark in 1974 and is now an official State Park Natural Area. Many native and rare plant species thrive here thanks to protective efforts to save the forest. In this way, this picture embodies the importance of proactive environmental conservation and protection. A nearby restored gristmill is the namesake of the park.
Featured in the image is a series of waterfalls illuminated by a sunbeam bursting through the forest canopy as they cascade one after another over the mossy green of an aged, rocky forest floor. The organic textures and solid forms mingle together to create a picture of harmony. Someone who is looking to purchase an inspirational photograph with an earthy aesthetic might feel this fits well with the decor of their design project. The photo is also an excellent option if you are searching for affordable framed gifts for outdoorsmen. It is well suited for a collection or series of picturesque nature artwork. As a unique piece it can stand alone as a focal point, but it could also be used to make a statement when hung with other complementary artworks (see ‘Woodland Scene in Spring’, ‘Not Quite Unfurled Fiddlehead Fern’, and ‘Fern Crush’).
It is for sale in both print and digital form. Suggested use is for decor in the home, offices, lobbies, healthcare facilities, hotels, and independently owned businesses such as spas, retail locations, bed and breakfasts, coffee shops, design studios, and restaurants. Licensing opportunities for the image are available. This may be appropriate for use in such print and digital venues as local and regional publications in Western Pennsylvania, editorials, newspapers, magazines, hiking or nature publications, environmental journals, advertisements, scenic design media, and website content.
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Awards, Contests, Recognitions
FAA Featured Image:
Forests and Woodlands
02/12/2018
All Natural Beauty of This World (chosen from 65,000+ images)
08/11/2017
[When considered from a personal growth perspective, water teaches many lessons. Famous martial artist Bruce Lee’s self-image was based in the concept of becoming like water. “Water is so fine that it is impossible to grasp a handful of it; strike it, yet it does not suffer hurt; stab it, and it is not wounded; sever it, yet it is not divided. It has no shape of its own but molds itself to the receptacle that contains it. When heated to the state of steam it is invisible but has enough power to split the earth itself. When frozen it crystallizes into a mighty rock. First it is turbulent like Niagara Falls, and then calm like a still pond, fearful like a torrent, and refreshing like a spring on a hot summer’s day. …Be like water making its way through cracks. Do not be assertive, but adjust to the object, and you shall find a way around or through it. If nothing within you stays rigid, outward things will disclose themselves…. You must be shapeless, formless, like water. When you pour water in a cup, it becomes the cup. When you pour water in a bottle, it becomes the bottle. When you pour water in a teapot, it becomes the teapot. Water can drip and it can crash. Become like water my friend.”]
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Jan Mulherin
Congratulations! Your outstanding work has been FEATURED on the Home Page in the Fine Art America group “Forests and Woodlands”! For permanent recognition of artists who have been featured in our group, we offer a place on our Discussions Page for you to paste a copy of your image’s Embed URL! Thank you for your participation!