Taking pictures of bridges, I spend a lot of time around rivers. Some you can hardly seee because of all the foliage and some are really pretty. The shot above is the Blackwater River and was made from the bridge i was shooting at the time.
Sometimes, the terrain allows you to get down to the water’s edge. At the Smith Bridge in Plymouth, NH, there is a place to put in kayaks and canoes. You basically have steps leading down to the river. Drought conditions in our state have caused the rivers to be rather shallow resulting in this sand bar on the Pemigewasset River. The image below shows a rope swimmer use to swing out into the river when the river is higher.
you know I love that last picture… it is saved in my memory banks for a poem.. a feeling, can’t you just feel the moment talking to you…. you had to have had a thought when you took that picture.. it is a great “capture”
Thank you. I thought it would be fun to swing from it. That would be good fun. 😊
Babbling brooks, quiet waters, and rushing streams add so much character to nature’s adventure. 💦
Thank you, Gail.
such a peaceful and calming view!
Thank you. Yes,this stretch of river did have a calm feel to it.
These are beautiful views! Does the river rebound in the winter? I hope so. I guess if there ever was a good time for a swimming hole to dry up it is during a pandemic. Happy Saturday, Chris!
Thank you, Sandra. Yes, usually in winter and then spring, the rivers rise and may actually flood with snow melt. It is probably good that there are not a ton of kids in here. Happy Saturday to you too!
The rivers here have gone up just a bit from recent rains but for the most part levels are low here too. Like the rope shot!
Thank you, Teri. I’d hoped the tropical storm this week would provide some much needed rain but it was mostly wind here.
Bridges always seem to speak of new opportunities.
Definitely.
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That last picture is my favorite.. amazing how a single shot of rope could speak so much to someone..as for me, its one of my “why didnt i do it then”, list, never jump on a river, never play on the river bank nor had the chance to use those epic ropes hanging in the trees kids use to jump….
Thank you. I think it’s a cool shot but like you say, it’s also very symbolic. Well, let’s hope we have new opportunities and the courage to take them. 😊
Wonderful 🌷
Thank you, Sohair. I still want to take a photo of the Nile someday.
Welcome to Egypt at anytime Chris.. 😊
Rivers and greenery always lifts me up. We too have a lot of rivers here; we can enjoy a breathtaking view of the river while travelling.🙂
That’s so cool. Most of our rivers are not for travel except by private boat. I’d love a river cruise in your country.
I’m sorry, I didn’t mean that. By travelling, I meant travelling in a long route through highways. We too don’t have such service yet; however, cruise ship was being constructed and also test driven to operate in one of our rivers, but it’s still not in operation. Hope it’ll get operated soon.🤞😊
I get it. Thanks. 😊
You already know how much I love the second shot. 😉 But the others are wonderful too!
Beautiful pictures!!
These are gorgeous especially love the first picture. A representation of peace and calm.
Thank you so much.