Landscape Wichita Mountains, Oklahoma

Wichita Mountains, Oklahoma · 04:10 PM

The Metro Camera Club had a field trip at the Wichita Mountain Wildlife Refuge near Lawton, OK. I grew up there and have stacks of film pictures of this place. I took a ton of pictures, so there will be more to come after these.

I'm not that confident in my landscapes, so any suggestions for improvement would be welcome. Though I gotta say, a good lens does sure make a difference.

Tamron 28-300

Tamron 28-300 Cropped a bit for composition

DA 15mm Limited

gjtoth · 06-02-2014, 05:53 PM

Oddly enough, these beautiful vistas are not what I think of when I think of Oklahoma.

I guess I keep thinking "Dust Bowl".

**Jacquot** · 06-02-2014, 06:21 PM

Lovely landscapes, and not my preconceived images of Oklahoma either. You are on the mountains, right?

**Susinok** · 06-02-2014, 07:19 PM

Thanks, guys!

Yes, the pictures were taken from the top of Mount Scott. The Wichita Mountains is one of the oldest mountain ranges in the world, and has eroded down to the bare bones. They used to be under water in the inland sea that engulfed most of the Midwest. The rounded rocks are water eroded. I'll have more pictures later on. This was the first batch I processed.

The rolling plains are west of here, and right now they are not very dusty, either. They are fairly green still from the mild spring we've enjoyed so far this year.

rdharkins · 06-02-2014, 08:41 PM

Originally posted by Susinok

Thanks, guys!

Yes, the pictures were taken from the top of Mount Scott. The Wichita Mountains is one of the oldest mountain ranges in the world, and has eroded down to the bare bones. They used to be under water in the inland sea that engulfed most of the Midwest. The rounded rocks are water eroded. I'll have more pictures later on. This was the first batch I processed.

The rolling plains are west of here, and right now they are not very dusty, either. They are fairly green still from the mild spring we've enjoyed so far this year.

Did you run into a guy from Tulsa? I talked with a guy in my camera club and he told me he ran into some members of the Metro Camera club on Mt. Scott. Nice shots!!!

**Susinok** · 06-02-2014, 09:01 PM

Originally posted by rdharkins

Did you run into a guy from Tulsa? I talked with a guy in my camera club and he told me he ran into some members of the Metro Camera club on Mt. Scott. Nice shots!!!

No, I didn't. I did see other photographers around not in our group though.

Rupert · 06-02-2014, 09:44 PM

Nice shots, great views too! Haven't been up in Okie land since me and Mrs Rupert went to Broken Bow a few years ago. Eastern Oklahoma is gorgeous, tall pines, beautiful lakes, just gorgeous! Need to go back for a visit, your shots reminded me!
I cover my Texas plates with mud when I cross the border...safer that way!

Best Regards!

TonyTurley · 06-03-2014, 05:46 AM

Beautiful pics. The exposure on those is absolutely perfect, in my eyes. I used to go to OKC frequently for job training. On one trip I visited some friends in Lawton, who were stationed at Ft. Sill at the time. I saw the Wichitas from a distance, but didn't make the trek up. Wish I had, now.

**Sailor** · 06-03-2014, 07:26 AM

These look very nice to me, Susan. The second one - in particular - catches my eye.

Jer

**Susinok** · 06-03-2014, 04:18 PM

Originally posted by Rupert

Nice shots, great views too! Haven't been up in Okie land since me and Mrs Rupert went to Broken Bow a few years ago. Eastern Oklahoma is gorgeous, tall pines, beautiful lakes, just gorgeous! Need to go back for a visit, your shots reminded me!
I cover my Texas plates with mud when I cross the border...safer that way!

Best Regards!

Eastern Oklahoma is awesome. I want to go down to the Beaver's Bend area again to take pictures. That State Park is really great.

---------- Post added 06-03-14 at 06:19 PM ----------

Originally posted by TonyTurley

Beautiful pics. The exposure on those is absolutely perfect, in my eyes. I used to go to OKC frequently for job training. On one trip I visited some friends in Lawton, who were stationed at Ft. Sill at the time. I saw the Wichitas from a distance, but didn't make the trek up. Wish I had, now.

Thank you! Next time you are in the area, drop by over there. It's worth it. The entire park is not that big, but there's a lot of interesting things to see.

---------- Post added 06-03-14 at 06:19 PM ----------

Originally posted by Sailor

These look very nice to me, Susan. The second one - in particular - catches my eye.
Jer

Thanks, Jer! I have that as my desktop wallpaper right now. I like it a lot.

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06-02-2014, 05:53 PM	#2
gjtoth Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Louisville, Kentucky, USA Posts: 1,962	Oddly enough, these beautiful vistas are not what I think of when I think of Oklahoma. I guess I keep thinking "Dust Bowl".

06-02-2014, 06:21 PM	#3
Jacquot Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sun City Center, FL Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,544	Lovely landscapes, and not my preconceived images of Oklahoma either. You are on the mountains, right?

06-02-2014, 07:19 PM	#4
Susinok Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Norman, Oklahoma Posts: 478 Original Poster	Thanks, guys! Yes, the pictures were taken from the top of Mount Scott. The Wichita Mountains is one of the oldest mountain ranges in the world, and has eroded down to the bare bones. They used to be under water in the inland sea that engulfed most of the Midwest. The rounded rocks are water eroded. I'll have more pictures later on. This was the first batch I processed. The rolling plains are west of here, and right now they are not very dusty, either. They are fairly green still from the mild spring we've enjoyed so far this year.

06-02-2014, 08:41 PM	#5
rdharkins Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Tulsa, Ok. Photos: Gallery Posts: 69	Originally posted by Susinok Thanks, guys! Yes, the pictures were taken from the top of Mount Scott. The Wichita Mountains is one of the oldest mountain ranges in the world, and has eroded down to the bare bones. They used to be under water in the inland sea that engulfed most of the Midwest. The rounded rocks are water eroded. I'll have more pictures later on. This was the first batch I processed. The rolling plains are west of here, and right now they are not very dusty, either. They are fairly green still from the mild spring we've enjoyed so far this year. Did you run into a guy from Tulsa? I talked with a guy in my camera club and he told me he ran into some members of the Metro Camera club on Mt. Scott. Nice shots!!!

06-02-2014, 09:01 PM	#6
Susinok Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Norman, Oklahoma Posts: 478 Original Poster	Originally posted by rdharkins Did you run into a guy from Tulsa? I talked with a guy in my camera club and he told me he ran into some members of the Metro Camera club on Mt. Scott. Nice shots!!! No, I didn't. I did see other photographers around not in our group though.

06-02-2014, 09:44 PM	#7
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	Nice shots, great views too! Haven't been up in Okie land since me and Mrs Rupert went to Broken Bow a few years ago. Eastern Oklahoma is gorgeous, tall pines, beautiful lakes, just gorgeous! Need to go back for a visit, your shots reminded me! I cover my Texas plates with mud when I cross the border...safer that way! Best Regards!

06-03-2014, 05:46 AM	#8
TonyTurley Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Scott Depot, WV Posts: 1,240	Beautiful pics. The exposure on those is absolutely perfect, in my eyes. I used to go to OKC frequently for job training. On one trip I visited some friends in Lawton, who were stationed at Ft. Sill at the time. I saw the Wichitas from a distance, but didn't make the trek up. Wish I had, now.

06-03-2014, 07:26 AM	#9
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,205	These look very nice to me, Susan. The second one - in particular - catches my eye. Jer

06-03-2014, 04:18 PM	#10
Susinok Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Norman, Oklahoma Posts: 478 Original Poster	Originally posted by Rupert Nice shots, great views too! Haven't been up in Okie land since me and Mrs Rupert went to Broken Bow a few years ago. Eastern Oklahoma is gorgeous, tall pines, beautiful lakes, just gorgeous! Need to go back for a visit, your shots reminded me! I cover my Texas plates with mud when I cross the border...safer that way! Best Regards! Eastern Oklahoma is awesome. I want to go down to the Beaver's Bend area again to take pictures. That State Park is really great. ---------- Post added 06-03-14 at 06:19 PM ---------- Originally posted by TonyTurley Beautiful pics. The exposure on those is absolutely perfect, in my eyes. I used to go to OKC frequently for job training. On one trip I visited some friends in Lawton, who were stationed at Ft. Sill at the time. I saw the Wichitas from a distance, but didn't make the trek up. Wish I had, now. Thank you! Next time you are in the area, drop by over there. It's worth it. The entire park is not that big, but there's a lot of interesting things to see. ---------- Post added 06-03-14 at 06:19 PM ---------- Originally posted by Sailor These look very nice to me, Susan. The second one - in particular - catches my eye. Jer Thanks, Jer! I have that as my desktop wallpaper right now. I like it a lot.