Back Roads of the Mid-Atlantic States (The Back Roads Series, 9)

Follow a captivating, scenic tour of the mid-Atlantic region in spectacular landscape photography of lesser-known and lesser-explored areas of these states. Gorgeous panoramic photographs describe the towns, architecture, natural places, and landscapes of six of the original colonies. When most people think about the mid-Atlantic states, they think of New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and other big, sprawling cities. Travel through these pages and you will find yourself on the hidden highways that lead to places such as Shushan, New York; Cherry Ridge, Pennsylvania; and Fizzleburg, Maryland. Find scenic and wondrous views in New York Pennsylvania New Jersey Delaware Maryland Virginia This is a very old part of the country, rich in history. You see it in the architecture; you hear it in the people you stop and talk with; you feel it in the trees. The mid-Atlantic states are living American history. Here you will find the old, the new, and, of course, the beautiful natural areas that haven’t changed and one hopes never will. There is beauty all over this area. Lakes, mountains, and rivers are everywhere. Skernick, who leads photography workshops nationwide, lets us in on his camera strategies with an appendix listing exposure, equipment, and panorama statistics for each image—enough to satisfy even the most technology-minded photographer. Read more