Robert.4507
Well-Known Member
Some photos taken at three of our state parks.
Park 1)
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Park 2) In the early 1900's, oil from refineries polluted the river so badly, that it was abandoned until the 1950's. Fill was brought in to extend the land into the river, so that it could be used for industrial sites. Slag and other by products was brought in from steel mills , for a total of 15 acres, appx 3 1/2 miles, by 800 feet at the widest point. This type of fill in wetlands was common and unregulated until the 1970's. In 1991 it was determined to contain contaminated waste and needed to be closed to the public. The area became eligible for cleanup under the State Superfund program.
I want to return now this spring when the ornamental trees have bloomed and the grass is green. Should be one to two more weeks.
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Most of the park is a flat, developing field.
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Park 3) This state park is located along the Brandywine river. This park Mother Nature created herself.
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Should probably take off the UV filter when shooting backlit. :blush: I suspect that is causing the flare.
all photos shot with sigma sd14 and 18-200 DC OS.
Sicnerely,
Robert
Park 1)
View attachment 1287
Park 2) In the early 1900's, oil from refineries polluted the river so badly, that it was abandoned until the 1950's. Fill was brought in to extend the land into the river, so that it could be used for industrial sites. Slag and other by products was brought in from steel mills , for a total of 15 acres, appx 3 1/2 miles, by 800 feet at the widest point. This type of fill in wetlands was common and unregulated until the 1970's. In 1991 it was determined to contain contaminated waste and needed to be closed to the public. The area became eligible for cleanup under the State Superfund program.
I want to return now this spring when the ornamental trees have bloomed and the grass is green. Should be one to two more weeks.
View attachment 1288
Most of the park is a flat, developing field.
View attachment 1289
View attachment 1290
View attachment 1291
Park 3) This state park is located along the Brandywine river. This park Mother Nature created herself.
View attachment 1292
Should probably take off the UV filter when shooting backlit. :blush: I suspect that is causing the flare.
all photos shot with sigma sd14 and 18-200 DC OS.
Sicnerely,
Robert