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Beaver pond
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Beaver pond

by William Vrolyk

Gallery: NAD 2009Posted October 5, 2009224 views4 comments
I was glad to be able to get out on Sunday to do some photographing around Whitemud Park which lies within our city. It is nice to know that one does not have to leave town for nature photography. The beavers had created a dam across the creek and the water backed up behind it. The dam was a new discovery and it made me marvel at the energy and ingenuity of the beaver. We would be hard pressed to imitate it.

It is finding things like that and the sheer enjoyment of experiencing the natural world around me with all its sights, sounds, and smells. And it was a cool cloudy day; what could be better for an afternoon of nature photography in autumn?

I enjoy sharing my photographs with others to show them that there is a beautiful world out there to be treasured and preserved. I believe that mankind is every bit a part of the natural world as the many creatures that live there. That is why we are drawn to nature; why else do millions seek out our Parks?

As with any hobby the enjoyment and satisfaction comes from the doing and a work that is well done. Nature photography is no different but we enjoy the beautiful world around us in the process.

Thanks for looking and commenting on my photo.

Will
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada

Comments

4 comments
Comment posted by Kent Staubus on October 6, 2009 at 12:12 AM
NIce capture, and nice use of cloudy day light. Beavers were trapped to extinction in my area by the 1930s. They were gone for many decades, but somewhat recently found their way back. They are building dams again in exactly the same places they were a hundred years ago, according to historical accounts. Sounds like they might have a "dam gene" of some kind. :biggrin:

Kent in SD
Registered on November 11, 2003, 121 Posts, 2098 Comments
Comment posted by John Williams on October 6, 2009 at 9:51 AM
I believe that mankind is every bit a part of the natural world as the many creatures that live there.


Perfectly said Will. Nice mix of colors here!
Registered on September 6, 2007, 221 Posts, 5985 Comments
Comment posted by Larry Daniel on October 6, 2009 at 12:05 PM
Well done Will. Nice scenic.
Registered on May 2, 2007, 23 Posts, 54 Comments
Comment posted by Angela Classen on October 6, 2009 at 9:23 PM
Your comments ring true with me.

Nice shot of the work product of those busy beavers. I wish I had half their energy! I like the mixes of greens, oranges & yellows.
Registered on June 13, 2007, 434 Posts, 2742 Comments