The state of Nebraska is known for its prairie lands, not for its forests. There are trees in Nebraska but true forests are rare. So where does a person in eastern Nebraska go to see a forest of fall colors.
Original Photo: Canon EOS 7D; f/10; 1/10 sec.; ISO-100; 28mm
Photographs taken on 16 October 2018. All photographs have not been software enhanced, you see what I saw.
Fontenelle Forest
Original Photo: Canon EOS 7D; f/7.1; 1/6 sec.; ISO-100; 50mm
Fontenelle Forest is where people in eastern central Nebraska go to view a forest of fall colors.

Scanned in from Fontenelle Forest Trail Map brochure
There are many trails to hike. On this day I stayed on the Riverview Boardwalk trail (see enlarged view above) even though the boardwalk was still partially covered in snow and ice.
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Original Photo: Canon EOS 7D; f/7.1; 1/15 sec.; ISO-100; 28mm | Original Photo: Canon EOS 7D; f/7.1; 1/3 sec.; ISO-100; 28mm |
The Riverview Boardwalk trail is a 1 mile hike through a small portion of the forest.
Fall Colors
All photographs were taken from the Riverview Boardwalk trail.
Original Photo: Canon EOS 7D; f/10; 1/10 sec.; ISO-100; 47mm
Original Photo: Canon EOS 7D; f/10; 1/13 sec.; ISO-100; 65mm
Original Photo: Canon EOS 7D; f/10; 1/13 sec.; ISO-100; 28mm
Original Photo: Canon EOS 7D; f/10; 1/20 sec.; ISO-100; 28mm
Original Photo: Canon EOS 7D; f/10; 1/20 sec.; ISO-100; 28mm
Original Photo: Canon EOS 7D; f/10; 1/20 sec.; ISO-100; 28mm
Original Photo: Canon EOS 7D; f/18; 1/13 sec.; ISO-100; 28mm
Original Photo: Canon EOS 7D; f/18; 1/4 sec.; ISO-100; 28mm
Original Photo: Canon EOS 7D; f/18; 1/4 sec.; ISO-100; 28mm
Original Photo: Canon EOS 7D; f/18; 1/10 sec.; ISO-100; 28mm
Original Photo: Canon EOS 7D; f/18; 1/13 sec.; ISO-100; 28mm
Missouri River
View of the Missouri River from the Riverview Boardwalk looking across to the state of Iowa.
Original Photo: Canon EOS 7D; f/10; 1/20 sec.; ISO-100; 38mm
More to Come!
Stay tuned for part two when I returned to Fontenelle Forest on 18 October 2018 searching for fall colors.
Equipment
Item | Name |
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Camera | Canon EOS 7D |
Lens | Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Standard Zoom |
Filters | Tiffen UV Protection Filter, Tiffen Circular Polarizer Glass Filter |
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Thank you!
Trees are definitely a great subject for photography, great pictures cheers mike
Fall has always been my favorite season. You really got an excellent capture.
There's something about trees that makes you feel relaxed and calm. It's one of the best subjects for photography as it speaks so much about life. Thanks for sharing these beautiful photos Mike! :)
Nice colors of autumn. Must be an amazing forest :).love your photography you have great skills👍👍. Keep posting :)
In the Search of awesomeness that was so nice to see this post thanks for sharing all the shots :)
Fall is great aspect in itself because, most of the people when see the natural aspect and forest essence everyday may be they lose interest but when we lack the natural beauty and we have to visit forest to view the natural beauty particularly then we can understand the true value of nature and it's natural beauty which holds the healing essence.@etcmike, In my opinion specifically visiting to forest to explore the
Wishing you an great day and stay blessed. 🙂
thanks, mike sir for sharing this is nice place Fontenelle Forest photographs, through the blog. i enjoying this place at my home.
your photography most valuable every photograph good camera work I feel you are good articles for camera thanks for sharing I am visiting your blog regulary fornew post.
Excellent post I really appreciate posts like this i like to take pictures of trees myself I think I'm going to post one soon thank you for this keep up the good work
Thank you for stopping by I appreciate very much Budd 👍
Woww such a beautiful view 😍
어느 나라를 가던 자연은 너무나 아름다운것같아!!!
so so beautiful !!! forest
Nice flowers!!
Have a great weekend!
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Amazing photographs sir.
Lindas fotografías.
I liked these.
nice photos. Wonderfull place :)
Waww. good shots . The place is so nice. I like it. I want to visit it. Thanks for sharing.
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