APRIL IN THE BLACKSTONE VALLEY

The Blackstone River and its valley - where the water lives except when it doesn't.

FLOWING WATER – CEE’S BLACK & WHITE CHALLENGE – Marilyn Armstrong

The Stream in Ellin and Tom's Backyard We are in Connecticut and it is snowing. We knew it was going to snow, but it was only a maybe. Meanwhile, the white stuff is falling, but before the snow began, I saw the title for this and said "Oh, hey, I'll take a few pictures of … Continue reading FLOWING WATER – CEE’S BLACK & WHITE CHALLENGE – Marilyn Armstrong

RIVULET, RIVER AND POND: PHOTOS FROM THE BLACKSTONE VALLEY – Marilyn Armstrong

From rivulet to pond, the valley is where water lives.

SUNDAY AFTERNOON SOMEWHERE IN SUTTON

We were actually heading for one place, but the pond we were trying to get to was accessible only by a private road. Residents only. Rich people territory. This is where we ended up. The only problem is, I'm not sure where we were other than "somewhere in Sutton." There were ducks and geese on the pond, … Continue reading SUNDAY AFTERNOON SOMEWHERE IN SUTTON

DON’T FENCE ME IN

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Six Months Ago, Six Months From Now

Standoff on the Pond

We stopped at the pond yesterday and I was sad to see that the geese are still occupying the nesting area and the swans are still patrolling around it. The longer the stand-off continues, the less likely we are to have little swans this year. There is a lot of room for other nests, but … Continue reading Standoff on the Pond

When the ice melted

Just an hour before, the stream had been solidly frozen ... How quickly nature changes. Shot with Canon Powershot S100.

Weekly Photo Challenge: Lost in the Details – The Culvert

Off to the side beyond the larger dam, a little spillway empties into a culvert. Bubbling and frothing, the river's water are diverted to ... where? It's all in the details. Related articles Weekly Photo Challenge: Lost in the Details (busyellebee.wordpress.com) Weekly Photo Challenge: Lost in the details (joyandwoe.wordpress.com) Weekly Photo Challenge: LOST IN THE … Continue reading Weekly Photo Challenge: Lost in the Details – The Culvert