leonard_evens Posted March 22, 2003 Share Posted March 22, 2003 I may be taking a auto trip from the Chicago area to Cincinnati. Any suggestions for sites of interest for large format photography, either in the surrounding area or in the city? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen hazelton Posted March 22, 2003 Share Posted March 22, 2003 The Air Force Museum at Wright-Patterson AFB in Dayton. Take a wide angle lens! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugene_singer Posted March 22, 2003 Share Posted March 22, 2003 Leonard, the Cincinatti area has some scenic hillside areas along the Ohio River, East, and West of the city. Paddle wheel river boats and scenic old bridges in the downtown area. Most of the interesting scenery is along the river, on both sides. Except for my ex-wife. She lives somewhere in Cincinatti, and she's quite a sight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joseph_walsh2 Posted March 22, 2003 Share Posted March 22, 2003 Sites of interest near Cincinnati, hmmm..I've been to Cincinnati...let's see...all I can come up with is Jerry Springer. Or, if you don't mind the drive, Montana. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott_fleming1 Posted March 22, 2003 Share Posted March 22, 2003 Well, it's Ohio after all. There IS one more boring state in the union. Kansas. Born there, left, never went back. Serriously though, unfortuneately spring has not yet sprung that far north, as you poor Chicagoans so intimately know, and the beauty of winter is long gone. You might get out in the hilly countryside and hope for a thunderstorm. In a couple weeks or so the blooming fruit trees and new grass could be nice in a pastoral sort of way but not right now I wouldn't think. If you could get into some street stuff Cincinnati is a fairly historic place. http://www.cincinnati.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_beal___richmond_hts. Posted March 22, 2003 Share Posted March 22, 2003 Chillicothe, near Cincinnati. There are Indian mounds (interesting but not a lot of LF opportunities) AND the home of the first Governor of Ohio (I think the place was called Adena, but I could be wrong). The buildings are impressive; the interiors are stunning (I think you can do LF inside, but you may want to call ahead), and there are some magnificent landscape views. Go to www.state.oh.us for links to tourist information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary_meader Posted March 22, 2003 Share Posted March 22, 2003 Leonard- Near the Conservatory ( a huge indoor garden ), are some remains of a viaduct system. Very photogenic. Also, the old Union station. Look towards the West for a huge Art Deco table-top radio. That's the station, now turned into a museum. Wonderful architecture. Scenically, on the KY side of the river, there's a place called Devou Park. Parts of it overlook Cincy and the river's bridges. It's spectacular at night. In that area of Park Hills, you'll also find stately old homes of stone and slate. There's an eyeful there. Good shooting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean_mcentee2 Posted March 22, 2003 Share Posted March 22, 2003 Don't forget to visit "Pete Rose Way", a road named after Cinci's own son. The locals call it "The Cooperstown Bypass" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pozo_seco Posted March 22, 2003 Share Posted March 22, 2003 http://www.ripleycountytourism.com/seedo.asp?see=nmlra <p> I don't know how flexible your schedule is Leonard... But If you are interested in trying some 'historic portraits' at a mountain-man rendezvous this website will lead you to one of the best gatherings in the country. The people work hard at keeping things authentic, and they enjoy cooperating with photographers in order to promote their interest. The craftsmen are amazing, and take extra cash for the flea market. <p> It's located in the hills about 25 miles west of Cinci & I don't think you would be disappointed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark_cudworth Posted March 24, 2003 Share Posted March 24, 2003 I have been to the Air Force Museum in Dayton, and have even taken pictures using 35mm hand-held. Does anyone know for certain if tripods are allowed? I have been considering going back with large format but was wondering about this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pozo_seco Posted March 24, 2003 Share Posted March 24, 2003 Mark...re the Air Force Museum... things at the museum are generally relaxed under normal conditions... but there is a higher degree of security in effect and you would do well to call if planning a trip in the near future. If you do go be sure to check out the Wright Brothers Memorial overlooking the pasture where the Wright Brothers fine-tuned the 'art of flight'. Worth the trip if you don't take any pictures. <p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill_proud Posted March 30, 2003 Share Posted March 30, 2003 Leonard, I just came through Cincinnati and the best view I saw was the one in my rear view mirror. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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