The Hidden Gem of the Mountains

I'm from a small town in Eastern Kentucky called Jenkins. I don't get to go home often, but I recently took a trip there, and ended up having several sessions. I like using a model to test out new locations, and that's what Ashley helped me do. We went to Fish Pond Lake to scout out the area, and so that I could figure out some poses for an upcoming senior. We ended up going around the whole lake (around 3 miles), and she showed me several places I never knew existed. It was great being able to see Fish Pond differently. When I was in high school it was where everyone went to party and hookup, and the place they found fresh water jelly fish several years ago. Now, with my photography I can look at it completely different. It's no longer a place that I consider dirty. Now it's a place that I consider a hidden gem of my home. It's a place that I can't wait to explore more of.