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Author: Wes Moody
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Cabin in Harlan County, Kentucky
Last week my wife and I visited southeast Kentucky for a few days, spending time in both Harlan and Letcher Counties, where the mountain hollers are tight and the sound of a creek is ever-present. It was a return after a five years absence and it didn’t disappoint; we appreciate the area’s history, rugged beauty,…
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Dutchman’s Breeches
The spring wildflowers are blooming and every week different kinds are taking their turns putting on a show. On one recent walk in the woods, I saw lots of woodland phlox, trout lily, and bloodroot, but only a single plant of Dutchman's breeches blooming. A few days later, I walked through the same area during…
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Sunset from Barn
I took this sunset photo several years ago in Clark County. I like old barns and I like sunsets so I found this scene to be an appealing combination. The barn didn't seem to be in use and was in bad repair; there is now no trace of it.
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Portrait of a Tree in Winter
The sun was low in the sky. The last light of the day was skipping across the hilltops around the house while everything else was already in shadow. I stood outside admiring how the light was falling on one particular tree on the hill to the north of our house; the tree was lit up…
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Woodland Green
Ferns and mosses are prevalent in eastern Kentucky forests, often creating a primordial feel. Forest scenes can be somewhat chaotic, from a photography perspective, with a tangle of downed trees, rhododendron, and other undergrowth. The sandstone cliff behind the tree provided a plain background that helped simplify this scene. A bit of light falling on…
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Copperas Creek Falls
Recent rains have got the streams and waterfalls running again, and with that I decided it was time to revisit one of my favorite regional waterfalls -- Copperas Creek Falls in the Red River Gorge. Once a little-known gem, it has become a popular hiking destination. Although there is not an official trail to it,…
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Creation Falls, Red River Gorge
As 2023 comes to an end, I wish all you WCV readers a Happy New Year. I hope you'll be able to get outside often and enjoy Kentucky's abundant natural beauty.
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Common Milkweed
a monarch's treasure tended by the guardians gone with the fall winds
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Civil War Earthworks under the Milky Way
It’s a steep but relatively short walk up to this site in Clark County. Built 160 years ago, the earthworks fort is one of a series built by the Union on bluffs along the Kentucky River to defend against Confederate troops crossing natural fords. Little remains of the original fort, but a portion of the…
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Paint Creek
It was overcast when we visited this small waterfall. I carefully made my way down the steep bank to the water's edge and set up my tripod and camera. The water's edge was very rocky, and the tripod was in a precarious position, as was I. If I slipped, both the camera and I would…