R.B. Ricketts Falls, Ricketts Glen State Park No. 20

The Story:      Hidden within the rugged gorge of Ricketts Glen State Park, R.B. Ricketts Falls is one of the many waterfalls that make the park one of Pennsylvania’s premier waterfall destinations.  Named in honor of Robert Bruce Ricketts, a Civil War veteran, businessman, and conservationist, the 36-foot waterfall serves as a lasting tribute to the man whose vision helped preserve the landscape for future generations.

Reaching the falls requires navigating steep and often slippery trails, but the reward is a scene of remarkable beauty.  On this spring day, overcast skies softened the light throughout the gorge, allowing the details of the rock face, forest, and flowing water to emerge naturally.  A long exposure transformed the falling water into a silky veil as it spread across the cliff face before gathering into a stronger stream that plunged into the pool below.

 

The Rest of the Story:  Ricketts Glen is one of those places that continually reminds me that the best landscapes are not always the easiest to reach. The trail to these waterfalls is demanding in places, with steep grades, wet rocks, and constant elevation changes. Yet each bend in the path reveals another waterfall, each with its own personality and character.

What drew me to R.B. Ricketts Falls was the elegant way the water interacted with the cliff. Rather than dropping as a single concentrated stream, much of the water spread outward into a broad curtain that gently traced the rock face before collecting into the main cascade. The effect felt graceful and unhurried.

As a photographer, I often hope for cloud cover when working in deep gorges.  The overhead clouds act like a giant diffuser, eliminating harsh shadows and allowing the subtle colors and textures of the landscape to shine.  Standing beside the falls listening to the steady flow of water, the scene felt timeless… much the same as it would have appeared when R.B. Ricketts first explored these forests more than a century ago.

Check out Ricketts Glen State Park Art Prints for more scenes from one of the best waterfall hikes in the eastern US.  If you’d like to see more from the Keystone State, check out my Pennsylvania Waterfall Art Prints.

 

Sublocation:   Ricketts Glen State Park

City, State:      Benton, Pennsylvania

Year:               2024

 

Price range: $75.00 through $440.00

Product Description

R.B. Ricketts Falls in Ricketts Glen State Park with a broad curtain of water flowing over a rock cliff into a forest pool

Hidden within the rugged gorge of Ricketts Glen State Park, R.B. Ricketts Falls is one of the many waterfalls that make the park one of Pennsylvania’s premier waterfall destinations. Named in honor of Robert Bruce Ricketts, a Civil War veteran, businessman, and conservationist, the 36-foot waterfall serves as a lasting tribute to the man whose vision helped preserve the landscape for future generations.
Reaching the falls requires navigating steep and often slippery trails, but the reward is a scene of remarkable beauty. On this spring day, overcast skies softened the light throughout the gorge, allowing the details of the rock face, forest, and flowing water to emerge naturally. A long exposure transformed the falling water into a silky veil as it spread across the cliff face before gathering into a stronger stream that plunged into the pool below.
The Rest of the Story
Ricketts Glen is one of those places that continually reminds me that the best landscapes are not always the easiest to reach. The trail to these waterfalls is demanding in places, with steep grades, wet rocks, and constant elevation changes. Yet each bend in the path reveals another waterfall, each with its own personality and character.
What drew me to R.B. Ricketts Falls was the elegant way the water interacted with the cliff. Rather than dropping as a single concentrated stream, much of the water spread outward into a broad curtain that gently traced the rock face before collecting into the main cascade. The effect felt graceful and unhurried.
As a photographer, I often hope for cloud cover when working in deep gorges. The overhead clouds act like a giant diffuser, eliminating harsh shadows and allowing the subtle colors and textures of the landscape to shine. Standing beside the falls listening to the steady flow of water, the scene felt timeless… much the same as it would have appeared when R.B. Ricketts first explored these forests more than a century ago.

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12" x 18", 20" x 30", 30" x 45"
Media

Framed Giclee Canvas, Metal, Photo Paper

Framed Giclee Canvas Prints

My canvas prints originate from the highest quality equipment and techniques which produce an impressively vibrant and sturdy print.  Features of My Framed Giclee Canvas Prints include:
 

  • Light Weight:  Lacking the need of glass and matting, these canvas prints are light weight
  • More Print for Your Money:  Avoiding expensive glass and matting lowers costs
  • Archival:  The pigment inks are archival rated at 95 years
  • No Gallery-wrapped Hazards:  My framed giclee canvas prints avoid the hazards of traditional gallery wrapped canvas prints (print edges easily mar and the canvas tends to relax and warp).  My canvas is mounted to a solid surface so it will never warp and the outer frame protects the print’s edges.
  • Ready to Hang.  Your canvas print comes ready to hang with single wire fastened to two sturdy D-ring hangers (quality D-rings resist wire tension vice eye hooks).  We employ a plastic-coated wire which mitigates corrosion, prevents stray strands from puncturing a finger, and permits easier leveling of frame.  In paying attention to details, we also properly wire frame with some tension which ensures canvas hangs close to wall.
  • Optional Z-bar:  For larger prints (if requested), we employ a two-piece mounting cleat in lieu of a hanging wire.  In this option, the cleat attached to the back of the print fits securely over the reverse cleat that you attached to the wall.
  • Watermark:  The final print you receive will not have a watermark.
  • Documentation:  I attached a certificate of authenticity to the back of each print.
  • Large Canvas Prints:  Though I can produce prints up to 40 x 60 inches, shipping in sizes 30 x 45 inches and above is expensive.  If you live in the Miami Valley, reach out to me about obtaining access to these larger print sizes.
  • Shipping Times:  Creating the print takes about 2 weeks and can be ready for immediate local pick up.  For those outside the Miami Valley, I have dedicated boxes and shipping takes an additional 3 to 5 days.
A front and back image of my framed giclee canvas print presentation

Metal Prints

People are amazed by these metal prints…from the reactions I witness at art shows and exhibitions, I call them “eye candy”.  Dye sublimation prints offer the following characteristics:
 

  • Incredibly vibrant:  My prints start with a white gloss substrate which produces vivid colors and enthusiastic comments 
  • Extremely durable:  Our printer employs verified archival materials, so if handled properly the print will last over 100 years.  
  • Cleans easily:  If cleaning is required, owners can employ soft cloth.
  • Saves money:  Unlike paper prints which require protective glass, there is no need to cover the metal surface.  With no glass, there’s no longer a need for the expensive framing, matting and labor which drives up the cost for traditional paper prints.
  • Ready to hang:  We attach mounts to the back of the metal prints which provide gallery-preferred hang points, and elevates the print off the wall producing a floating effect.  
  • Optional Z-bar:  For larger prints (if requested), we employ a two-piece mounting cleat in lieu of a hanging wire.  In this option, the cleat attached to the back of the print fits securely over the reverse cleat that you attached to the wall. 
  • Watermark:  The final print you receive will not have a watermark. 
  • Documentation:  I attached a certificate of authenticity to the back of each print.
  • Large Metal Prints:  Though I can produce prints up to 30 x 45 inches shipping is expensive.  If you live in the Miami Valley, reach out to me about obtaining access to these larger print sizes.  
  • Shipping Times:  Creating the print takes about 2 weeks and can be ready for immediate local pick up.  For those outside the Miami Valley, I have dedicated boxes and shipping takes an additional 3 to 5 days. 
A front and back image of my metal print presentation

Photopaper Prints

People are amazed by these metal prints…from the reactions I witness at art shows and exhibitions, I call them “eye candy”.  Dye sublimation prints offer the following characteristics:
 

  • Archival:  Our printer employs verified archival materials, where the pigments are rated at 95 years provided the print is protected from UV Rays. 
  • Flexibility:  Ordering a print on photopaper allows clients to make their own framing and matting decisions for the ultimate customization experience. 
  • Watermark:  The final print you receive will not have a watermark. 
  • Documentation:  I include a certificate of authenticity with each print.  Once you frame the print, your framer can attach it to the rear of the print.
  • Final Product:  I have dedicated shipping tubes to hold the print until your framer is ready to mount and frame the print.
  • Shipping Times:  Creating the print takes about 2 weeks and can be ready for immediate local pick up.  For those outside the Miami Valley, I have dedicated shipping tubes which take an additional 3 to 5 days for shipping. 
A cardboard tube with white paper on top of it.

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