PHOTOPAGE 287

PHOTOPAGE 287

Late February 2005

February was a fine month all in all - plenty of this and plenty of that - a time to reflect on what a limited range of possible temperatures and weather systems we actually live with (compared to the cosmic extremes of -459 to +27,000,000 F).

287.7 Bridge Drip

287.8 Canal View

287.9 Riverview

287.1 The Other Side

On the right, some red tree buds fallen into the icy stream below - in the photo you can see the blurred icy skim on the water's surface.

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287.2 Red Buds in Ice Water

At right, an ice 'bell' suspended on a twig poking out of the river - the river level has dropped below where it formed.

At left, snow melting on the access bridge.

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Above Water

Below, leaves sealed under ice await the kiss of Spring to hasten their decay.

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287.3 Eek,a Splotch

<- Click the image to read about the incredible 'Splotch'

287.4 Still Under Ice

Historical Reminder:

The D&R Canal (below) was primarily dug by hand to a width of 75 feet and a depth of 7 feet (44 miles of it). Completed in 1839, it provided for safe inland transport of goods between Philadelphia and New York

Tree Sky

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More birdsongs (click) in the air - Carolina Wren.

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287.5 Canal View 2

287.6 Carolina Wren