Boswell is a small town in the heart of Indiana, which surprises with wide fields and quiet natural areas. I like the city because it is barely overflowing and the light there often seems clear and unfaithful. For photographers there are numerous Sightseeing in Boswell, which are perfect for landscape and animal recordings. In short, If you are looking for quiet photobases, you are right here.
I plan to snap the picture that captures the mood of the city – from the first lights to the deep blue night. I use the following light phases:
The map tool of poi‐travel.de, which is embedded under this text, shows the position of the sun and indicates the azimuth (horizontal angle). This allows me to plan the exact direction for my compositions.
The Goose Creek Game Bird Area is the largest wetland area around Boswell and a paradise for birdwatchers. The open water and surrounding reed areas offer great reflections at sunrise. Landmark here is the calm water that almost surreal works with light fog.
This habitat is known for its dense beech forests and small lights. The combination of shade and light makes it an ideal place for contrasty recordings. The Landmark lies in the sun rays that break through the canopy.
Here old jaws and sandy soils dominate, creating a rough, almost mystical ambience. The Landmark is the play of light and shadow on the bare branches.
This area offers gentle hills and wide meadows, which are sown in summer by wild flowers. The open landscape makes it a classic Indiana panorama. The Landmark is the wide line of sight that looks spectacular at sunset.
Cherry is a small but fine spot with a small stream flowing through a deciduous forest area. The flowing water creates beautiful motion blur when you catch it with a long exposure time. The Landmark is the clear water that glitters in sunlight.
Whether you're looking for quiet nature photos or the special light of the Blue Hour want to catch, Boswell has something to offer for any photographic preference. The diversity Sightseeing in Boswell makes the city an underestimated target for photography enthusiasts. Pack your camera and experience how the light plays here.
With the map tool, you can plan the ideal location for a photo online in advance – taking into account the sun's path and the surroundings.
Here's how it works:
Advantage:
You can assess light, perspective and location before visiting the site – ideal for photography, sunrises and sunsets.
To find the exact point where the sun disappears behind the skyline, use the azimuth display on poi-travel.de. In Boswell, the sun travels further northwest below the horizon in summer, while in winter it takes a more southwesterly angle. With the embedded line on the map, you can determine your tripod position down to the metre.
| Phase | Characteristics | Top Attractions in Boswell |
|---|---|---|
| Golden Hour | Warm, soft lighting shortly after sunrise or before sunset; ideal for mirroring and counterlight. | Goose Creek Game Bird Area, Pointer Ridge Gamebird Habitat Area |
| Sunset | Dramatic, color-intensive light above the flat horizon; long shadows. | Pointer Ridge Gamebird habitat area, Cherry Gamebird habitat area |
| Civil Twilight | City lights begin to shine, gentle blue tones; good for silhouettes. | Wine Gamebird Habitat Area, Mud Pine Gamebird Habitat Area |
| Blue Hour | Deep blue light, ideal for long-term exposures of stars and weakly illuminated villages. | Gesswein Gamebird Habitat Area, Mud Pine Gamebird Habitat Area, Kirsch Gamebird Habitat Area |
| Photos | Settings (ISO/Blende/Zeit) | Professional tip |
|---|---|---|
| Goose Creek Game Bird Area | ISO 200 / f/8 / 1/125 s | Use a tripod and a polarization filter to emphasize reflections in the water during the Golden Hour. |
| Wine Gamebird Habitat Area | ISO 400 / f/5.6 / 1/60 s | Catch the light beams through the canopy; use a tripod at Blue Hour and 15-30 s exposure time. |
| Mud Pine Gamebird Habitat Area | ISO 800 / f/4 / 1/30 s | Use puddles for reflections in light rain; during the Blue Hour 20-30 s exposure for mystical mood. |
| Pointer Ridge Gamebird Habitat Area | ISO 100 / f/11 / 1/250 s | Position yourself on the hilltop to capture the wide panorama in the warm light of the sunset golden hour. |
| Cherry Gamebird habitat area | ISO 200 / f/2.8 / 1/15 s (with ND filter) | Use an ND filter for long exposure time to soften the flowing water while the counterlight emphasizes the trees. |
However, it is worth a trip to Lafayette. The city center has a few old factory buildings, whose brick facades in the morning light almost seem melancholic. On the campus of Purdue there are a few modern sculptures that throw in counterlight interesting silhouettes.
Short drive to West Lafayette brings the Wabash River to the picture. The old railway bridges there are a popular motif for long-term exposures, especially when the water slightly foams. You can catch different angles from the promenade, that's okay, but sometimes something overflowing.
Delphi has a small but charming historic city center. The old wooden houses with their sloping roofs give a rustic feeling. Right on the edge lies the famous Covered Bridge – a classic photo motif that looks almost like a painting in fog.
Crawfordsville is quite relaxed. The main road is lined with trees that form a colourful canopy in autumn. A short detour to the Old Mill Museum provides some rusty machine parts that look almost poetic in the opposite light.
Kokomo is not exactly a photo paradise, but the surrounding fields offer wide open landscapes. Especially at sunset you can catch the endless corn rows that look almost like golden waves. The old station on the outskirts of the city has a few abandoned wagons that are well suited for urban ruin photos.
Peru is a little further, but the train that runs along there has some old tracks that wind through the field. The light in the late afternoon almost lets the rails shine. The small river that flows through the city offers reflections that you can easily overlook if you don't look closely.
A short trip to Winamac brings a small lake into play. The water is often calm, so you can see the surrounding trees reflecting. The wooden boats on the shore give the picture a bit of nostalgia without having to look too cheesy.
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