Over fall break I took this photo of boat house row. Boat house row sits on the Schuylkill river in downtown Philadelphia. I thought it was interesting how calm the water is in this picture, and I feel like the boat houses amplify the presence of the river.
Over fall break I was hiking in Bucks County and stumbled upon this little creek. It was very quiet and tranquil, not quite moving with the same quick speed that the Bushkill does. It was a very pretty place to stop and pause and watch the natural life occurring around the creek.
The Balkan country is known for its free-flowing rivers, being free from dams and other developments. However, hydropower plants built by companies are starting to appear. 14 have already been built in Montenegro since 2013. However, campaigners have decided to come together to fight against the mini-plants which they say will cause environmental damage. The youth movements have organized protests and protecting the rivers.
Love the patterns on this back-lit leaf. Autumn is a special time
As I was going through my social media the other day I had come across a phenomenon called crown shyness,”In which the crowns of fully stocked trees do not touch each other, forming a canopy with channel-like gaps. ” This Phenomenon usually happens with trees of the same species. Although I have not seen this happening on campus I found the channel gaps looking very similar to a river map with its contributing tributaries.
During fall break, I went to Philadelphia. Southwest part of Schuylkill River, where it meets with the Delaware River, runs through the city. Known this, I spent some time walking on the Schuylkill River Trail at night. The trail near the river creates a recreation area for citizens that separates them from the hustle and bustle of ordinary life. Everyone has a way to enjoy what the river has offered. Wandering along with the trial, I saw some people running with the flow of the river; some lay on the grassy bank; others walked their dogs in a park next to the trial. A speeding train flew past by, only left a blurred outline in the picture above. However, the water stays tranquil no matter at what time in a day, bringing a sense of peace to people walking by. It is harmonic that the natural river and human trace in the metropolis complement each other.
On my way back to Lafayette following break, I passed over the Hudson River on the George Washington Bridge. The Hudson is truly an incredible river, and it was interesting to notice the visible impact it has on its surrounding area. Many of the roads, parks, and companies surrounding the river include either the word “River” or the word “Hudson” in their names. I’ve crossed over this bridge many times, but I’ve never recognized the Hudson River’s influence.
Over fall break I went hiking near Bethlehem and noticed this spot on a tree where a buck had rubbed his antlers against the tree and rubbed the bark off, and it also helps signify areas where deer are present. This spot was located near a small creek, which is probably why it is a frequently trafficked area for the deer.
A rainy day brought to my attention a river on the Lafayette campus. With the heavy rains this past week all of the roads on campus became a river of rainwater and leaves. The river followed the natural slope of the hill, flowing down in the direction of Easton. Like the Delaware, the road-river picked up objects along the way and they got caught in corners around the outside of the bend.
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