It was an absolutely beautiful day here in the Poconos today. After church I drove over to Community Drive for a walk along the McDade Trail in hopes of capturing a good shot for our last day of landscapes. It was slightly after high noon so the lighting was very stark. I wasn't too worried about it though because sometimes that kind of lighting works well in black and white. I was really surprised to see how this field had filled in with water. You cannot see the answer to that question in this shot but it's due to beavers! They have actually built two dens on the edge of the field where a stream runs by. Unfortunately everyone must have been inside for lunch- the water was completely still.
Fascinating to find this, and you did an excellent job of composing it. I like the backlight on the trees across the pond And the building on the right hand side
@louannwarren This area is part of the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area- a national park, so the land is protected and left to its own devices. I think if there was a flooding issue, they'd probably alter it in some way but without disturbing the beavers. However, it's an abandoned farm (families forced out when the Tocks Island Project was supposedly going through) and so a flooded field isn't a problem. The water was pretty close to the trail, but not threatening it so I'm sure it will stay as is for now.
Thank you Maggie, Amy, Debbie, Judith, Diana, Dorre, Issi, Oli, Beryl, Joan, Kathryn, Steve, Katy, Joanne, and Lou Ann! Had to take a quick peek this morning before heading to work, but I'll be back to catch up with your projects tonight. Thanks for sending this one to the PP!
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Thank you Maggie, Amy, Debbie, Judith, Diana, Dorre, Issi, Oli, Beryl, Joan, Kathryn, Steve, Katy, Joanne, and Lou Ann! Had to take a quick peek this morning before heading to work, but I'll be back to catch up with your projects tonight. Thanks for sending this one to the PP!
Thank you Marilyn, Rob, Dorothy, Carole, Sam, Hannah, and Brian!
Thank you Laura and thank you so much for the fav!
Thank you Kathy! Thanks for the fav too!