Photographer Greg Matchick explores some of the spectacular ways in which light transforms the Missouri Ozarks into an enchanting place of beauty. At the edge of day light enters and retreats from the river valleys creating scenes which are fleeting moments in time. Colors can sometimes even become surreal under such conditions and the result can be quite beautiful, as can be seen in these photographs. Here are some of the subjects:
Rocky Creek: These images were taken as the last light of day retreated from the Rocky Creek valley and the shut-ins on Mill Mountain while the golden trees, in their autumn splendor, glow as the last rays of sunlight illuminate them.
Photograph by Greg Matchick
Johnson's Shut Ins: The light which produced these images was truly spectacular. In early morning, as light entered the Black River valley it cut through fog and illuminated the tops of select trees while bathing the opposite hillside in warm colors, reflecting in the river. The evening light can be purely magical, transforming the river into liquid gold as it contrasts with the grey granite which takes on blue tones in the shadows under the evening sky.
Photograph by Greg Matchick
Hawn State Park/Pickle Springs: In late autumn the bare trees mix with the subtle hues of lingering leaves along Pickle Creek combining with the sandstone creek bed to create visual textures and detail in the quiet solitude. The natural sandstone plays an important role in these unique ecosystems. One of the unique features is the sandstone arch at Pickle Springs Nature Area.
Photograph by Greg Matchick
Marble Creek: At the edge of day, as the sun retreats behind the Ozark hills, autumn colors can enhance the beauty of this creek along the Ozark Trail.
Photograph by Greg Matchick
Missouri: Missouri is truly blessed with a quiet beauty that is at its best in these moments when light and earth embrace at the edge of day. I hope this exhibit helps you as a viewer to appreciate this beauty that is just outside our doorstep.
Photograph by Greg Matchick
About the Artist: Greg is a fifth generation native of St. Louis and lives in the historic Carondelet community. He is a self-taught photographer having developed a creative eye and techniques through years of trial and error. He photographs his subjects using available light with a keen eye for composition and lighting. His prints have been displayed around the St. Louis area in various venues, from art fairs to juried exhibitions; and his work and articles have been published in national photography magazines.
Photograph by Greg Matchick
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