Whitewater on the Creek - Lithia Springs GA
by Anthony Hightower
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Whitewater on the Creek - Lithia Springs GA
Artist
Anthony Hightower
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
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This photo features the chaotic flow of the Sweetwater Creek whitewater rapids at dusk, where the creek's waters cascade over a series of rocky ledges amidst a tranquil forest setting. The trees of a lush forest frame the water’s edge, contributing to a secluded, serene atmosphere that contrasts with the roar of the water.
Sweetwater Creek State Park is a peaceful tract of wilderness only minutes from downtown Atlanta. A wooded trail follows the stream to the ruins of the New Manchester Manufacturing Company, a textile mill burned during the Civil War. Beyond the mill, the trail climbs rocky bluffs to provide views of the beautiful rapids below. Additional trails wind through fields and forest, showcasing ferns, magnolias, wild azaleas and hardwoods. Park rangers lead informative hikes to these areas throughout the year.
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April 26th, 2024
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Comments (5)
Gary F Richards
Outstanding Whitewater on the Creek… composition, lighting, shading, colors and artwork! Congratulations on your very deserving features! F/L
Soraya D'Apuzzo
Congratulations, this artwork of yours was chosen and placed on the home page of the YOUR BEST WORK GROUP on May 15, 2024. You are invited to add this image to the discussion page of the dedicated group, for its preservation. Thanks
Anthony Hightower replied:
Soraya, thank you very much for featuring my Sweetwater Creek photo on the homepage of the Your Best Work group!
Johanna Hurmerinta
Your work deserves to be featured in our group "The Meandering Photographer" Please consider adding this work to 'Featured work in May - June 2024' active discussion thread. (l/f on 5-15-2024).
Anthony Hightower replied:
Johanna, thank you very much for featuring my Sweetwater Creek photo in The Meandering Photographer group!
John Kirkland
Your work deserves to be showcased and has been FEATURED on the homepage of the Georgia group. Please consider adding this piece of work to the "2024 - APR-MAY-JUN - Home Page Feature History" discussion thread. (l/f on 5-14-2024)
Anthony Hightower replied:
John - thank you very much for featuring my Sweetwater Creek photo on the homepage of the Georgia group!





















