Cape May Now and Then by olivetreeann

Cape May Now and Then

While we were at the Nature Conservancy Wildlife Center last month we met two of the volunteers there (and I can't remember their names now!!). We were impressed with all the improvements that had been made after Hurricane Irene destroyed most of the pathway and flooded the pond just behind the dunes. Neither of them had seen the area before Irene and they asked if I might send them some of my pictures. Most of the pictures I had were close-ups of plants and waterfowl, but I did have one with a shot of the old pathway. I thought it would be interesting for them to see the pictures in a then and now format, so I made the above collage. The top shot was taken around 1997. The pathway often flooded, but on this particular visit, it made a nice wading pond for a Snowy Egret. The bottom shot is from our day trip this year.
Beautiful
July 10th, 2012  
Great collage. Interesting how much rain it had in 1997. I can't believe the difference. This looks like a wonderful place to visit.
July 10th, 2012  
It is hard to show before and after in a photo to really compare to the feeling of being there, isn't it? Nice collage.
July 11th, 2012  
Fascinating. A great tool for educating visitors.
July 11th, 2012  
@kerristephens Thanks Kerri!
@mrssmith Thanks Carla- I think you'd really like it- a seaside town full of lovely Victorian homes made into B&B's! (And some modern motels too which is more in line with what Jeff and I used to be able to afford.)

@dmariewms Thanks Marie. Back then I didn't think about taking as many pictures as I do now- it was all film! I scanned the first picture into the computer to make the collage.
@allie912 Thanks Allison! I don't know if they'll use it for that, but I think they'll have fun looking at the pictures at least.
July 11th, 2012  
beautiful
July 11th, 2012  
Wow, not recognisable as the same place!
July 11th, 2012  
Beautiful!
July 11th, 2012  
This looks like a very pretty part of the world.
July 11th, 2012  
It must be a beautiful place to spend the day
July 11th, 2012  
@kimmistephens @salza @sangwann @nicolecampbell @digitalrn

Thanks to all! Busy day ahead and I must run, but I will catch up on all your shots later!

Yes, it is a lovely corner of the world and Rick you & your family would love Cape May!
July 11th, 2012  
Bev
Great shot! Nice comparison photo. They are so crystal clear! Nice job!
July 12th, 2012  
@prttblues Thanks Bev! The top one is actually a photo that was scanned in to the computer. I've forgotten what its like to have thousands of pictures on hand- physically as compared to storing them digitally!
July 12th, 2012  
Very nice collage--2 great photos. I love the bird and reflection in the top one, and the lines of the fence in the bottom one.
July 14th, 2012  
@eudora Thanks Diane!
July 14th, 2012  
Nice collage :-)
July 21st, 2012  
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