Nature Notes

January 19, 2010

Cold Lunch

Filed under: Cityscape, HDR, Pennsylvania — Harold Stiver @ 8:57 am

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A view from the Sheraton across the Ohio River into Pittsburgh’s city center.

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January 15, 2010

Bridge over the Ohio River

Filed under: Cityscape, HDR, Pennsylvania — Harold Stiver @ 7:00 am

Pittsburgh Bridge

Pittsburgh Bridge

One of the characteristics of Pittsburgh are a large number of beautiful bridges that cross the Ohio River near the city center.

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January 11, 2010

Pittsburgh Panorama

Filed under: Cityscape, HDR, Pennsylvania — Harold Stiver @ 7:00 am

Pittsburgh Panorama

Pittsburgh Panorama

Taken at first light, the Pittsburgh city center is seen from the other side of the Ohio river. This is a two image merge in photoshop. The individual files were composed of a three set HDR.

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November 26, 2009

Hamilton Falls: Vermont Waterfalls

Filed under: Vermont, Waterfalls — Harold Stiver @ 7:00 am

Hamilton Falls: Vermont Waterfalls

Hamilton Falls: Vermont Waterfalls

This is one of the best waterfalls in Vermont. To reach it, Route 30 to West Townshend and go north on Windham Hill Road about 4.3 miles. Turn west on Burbee Pond Road for a a mile and west on West Windham Road. Drive for about 2.8 miles and look for a  a small sawmill on your right just after a sharp bend to the right. The short trail is on the other side of the road.

This falls slips between a worn channel in the rock in a spectacular fashion. Be very careful, this can be a dangerous place as evidenced by the sign which is there. (See image below).

GPS Location: N:43.13677 W:72.76350

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Warning: It can be dangerous to view and photograph waterfalls. The footing can be wet and slippery, and an accidental fall can result in serious injury or death. Note also that many sections of waterfalls are on private property. Please respect these rights.

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November 23, 2009

Kidder Hill Covered Bridge, Vermont

Filed under: Covered Bridge, Vermont — Harold Stiver @ 8:24 am

Kidder Hill Covered Bridge, Vermont

Kidder Hill Covered Bridge, Vermont

When Built: 1870

Builders: Unknown

Description: On a quiet road near the village of Grafton.

GPS Position: N:43.16894 W:72.60523

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November 18, 2009

Hall Covered Bridge, Vermont

Filed under: Covered Bridge, Vermont — Harold Stiver @ 7:00 am

Hall Covered Bridge, Vermont

Hall Covered Bridge, Vermont

When Built: About 1870

Builders: Unknown

Description: The original was destroyed by an overloaded truck in 1980. The replacement was completed in 1982, built in the authentic manner.

GPS Position: N:43.13720 W:72.48749

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November 13, 2009

Green River Covered Bridge, Vermont

Filed under: Covered Bridge, Vermont — Harold Stiver @ 7:00 am

Green River Covered Bridge, Vermont

Green River Covered Bridge, Vermont

When Built: 1870

Builders: Marcus Worden

Description: A quiet picturesque spot, with a dam just upriver, the Green River Covered Bridge is still used for vehicular traffic.

GPS Position: N:42.77531 W:72.66755

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November 12, 2009

Scott Covered Bridge, Vermont

Filed under: Covered Bridge, Vermont — Harold Stiver @ 7:00 am

Scott Covered Bridge, Vermont

Scott Covered Bridge, Vermont

When Built: 1870

Builders: Harrison Chamberlin

Description: A long bridge in excellent shape near the village of Townshend. It contains the longest single span of any covered bridge in Vermont

GPS Position: N:43.04842 W:72.69598

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November 10, 2009

Creamery Covered Bridge, Vermont

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Creamery Covered Bridge, Vermont

Creamery Covered Bridge, Vermont

When Built: 1879

Builders: A crew of local workers

Description: Found in the City of Brattleboro, Vermont, it is currently only used for foot traffic. It has been kept in beautiful condition.

GPS Position: N:42.84958 W:72.58577

Creamery Covered Bridge, Vermont

Creamery Covered Bridge, Vermont

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November 6, 2009

Bartonsville Covered Bridge, Vermont

Filed under: Covered Bridge, Vermont — Harold Stiver @ 7:00 am

Bartonsville Covered Bridge, Vermont

Bartonsville Covered Bridge, Vermont

When Built: 1870

Builders: Sanford Granger

Description: One of four covered bridges, found in Rockingham, Vermont, and one of the finest.

GPS Position: N:43.22374 W:72.53682

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