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"A vernal marsh is a temporary pool of water that provides habitat for distinctive plants and animals. With no built-in water source, but located at the lowest point of the area, a vernal marsh is created by water collection from the runoff of the surrounding upland slopes. Vernal means spring, and typically the marsh is fed by winter and spring storms.
The depression which contains the Madrona Marsh is apparently a swale in the ancient dune sand caused by aeolian processes. The marsh is fed by drainage waters and by rainfall. It has no outlet. Before the development of the City of Torrance, water for the marsh was supplied through natural channels; now, there are several storm drains that flow into the marsh from the west side. Runoff from irrigation in the neighboring housing tracts flows into the marsh through these drains. During a rainstorm, there is heavy runoff into the marsh by these routes. Additionally, on the southeast corner of the Preserve, there is a sump that collects rainwater and runoff. Water from the sump is filtered and pumped up to the marsh in the wet season only. After the rainy season passes, evaporation, percolation, and transpiration reduce the water depth by about a quarter inch per day. In most years, by the end of August or early September, the Preserve is dry and remains dry until the next rainy season. The soils of the Preserve consist of fine sand silt and clay."
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"Madrona Marsh is a 10-acre vernal preserve located in Torrance, California. ... The Madrona Marsh preserve is a remnant of the once extensive natural systems that existed along the coastal plain and terraces of Southern California. The marsh is situated on a piece of land that was set aside for oil production in 1924."
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"Those who cannot learn from history are doomed to repeat it."
Shot for Our Daily Challenge :“Book, Books, Notebooks”
Semiahmoo Spit is a spit that protrudes from the westernmost expanse of shore on Semiahmoo Peninsula between Semiahmoo Bay and Drayton Harbor off the coast of Blaine in Whatcom County, Washington state. The spit is home to Semiahmoo Park
History
In 1858, prospectors came to the Semiahmoo area searching for the Fraser River. The spit seemed like a logical place to set up a post as a launching point for further exploration into the mainland. A trading post was soon established at the spit, and the owner drew up plans for Semiahmoo City. Semiahmoo was expected to become a migration boomtown, but it eventually developed into a fishing town, as the spit provided shelter for Drayton Harbor and an abundance of coastal resources. Whatcom County's first salmon cannery opened in 1881 in Semiahmoo; in 1891, the Alaska Packers Association was the largest salmon cannery in the world. Salmon canning was to be the main source of revenue in Semiahmoo until 1980, when the land was purchased by the land development corporation. Recently, a park with a small, seasonal interpretive center was built near the headland, and the Semiahmoo Resort and Golf Course was built near the spit.
Use of the spit by the Lummi Indian Nation, and current archaeological investigation
Because of its location, the spit provides access to countless resources that thrive in both the calm waters of Drayton Harbor, and the ocean currents through the Strait of Georgia. Historically, the Lummi Indian Nation used the spit for its natural resources; a major village was built on the spit. Today, shell midden is clearly visible in many places, on either side of the spit, as wave action has cut away at the shore, revealing historic artifacts.
Information as per Wikipedia
* Image taken from the shoreline of Semiahmoo, Blaine, Whatcom County.........across the strait are the shores of White Rock, British Columbia Canada.
If you look closely, you may see a Canadian train traveling along the coastline.
A special thanks to all my Flickr friends and visitors, for taking the time to view and acknowledge my photography.
I would also, like to extend my thanks, to all those who place my images in their beautiful galleries, or use my images for their covers.
Additionally, I am truly humbled to receive so many thoughtful and generous testimonies. I cannot express how deeply touched and honoured I am, to find such caring and beautifully written words left on my behalf.
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~Christie
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This grove of trees was often mentioned in battle reports after The Battle of Gettysburg was over. It is a significant visual marker that helped them document and explain the movements of the armies on the fields. The book monument in front tells, on one page, of the "High Water Mark" of the incoming tide of confederate soldiers in Pickett's famous charge; and on the other page it honors those who defended the Union line and repulsed the charge on July 3, 1863.
Under one of my previous photos, you can read one description of what Pickett's Charge was like, written by someone who was there that day:
Abraham Lincoln lived at this house for seventeen years, from 1844-1861. The Lincoln Home lies within the Lincoln Home National Historic Site, a four block area, including a visitor center, which preserves the historic district where Lincoln lived prior to ascending to the presidency. The site is under the jurisdiction of the National Park Service. The Lincoln Home National Historic Site was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1971.
Monuments in the distant trees and along the road at the bottom of the hill mark remembrances of both Confederate and Union Army activity below. Boulders at the top of this hill were dropped into place by Union soldiers for defensive breastworks. It is said that the Confederate nerves were a bit rattled hearing the cracking sounds of the large boulders falling into place throughout that dark July night.
Shot on one of those chilly, blustery "Spring" days where Winter hadn't quite given up.
"Woodlawn, the first site operated by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, was part of George Washington’s Mount Vernon. In 1799, he gave the site to his nephew, Lawrence Lewis, and Lewis’ new bride, Eleanor “Nelly” Parke Custis. The Georgian/Federal house (was) designed by William Thornton, architect of the U.S. Capitol."
Best viewed LARGE.
US Navy in Antarctica. International Geophysical Year (IGY) 1957/8.
Setting up McMurdo Base
Some of the thousand or so 4x5" and 6x6cm images (negs) I saved from destruction 30 years ago.
The owner gave me permission to save them as the new buyer of his photo studio didn't want the old photo library.
These are from around 5,000 images that were in a pile on the dirty concrete floor waiting to be taken to the rubbish tip. Many are in poor condition as they are suffering from the 'vinegar effect' but I've been scanning and restoring these for many years now.
Images include New Zealand and US Antarctic bases in the IGY 1957/8, Sir Edmund Hillary, Sir Bob Hamilton and much much more.
This is a decades long project (already) and I will probably never be fully finished.
These original images were shot by Guy Mannering (deceased) and onsold to Warren Jacobs as part of the photo library attached to the business Warren bought. In the mid 1990's, when Warren retired, some friends and I (other photographers), helped him clean up the business for the incoming new owner who didn't want this old library.
When I asked Warren, he agreed that I could have them rather than sending them to the rubbish tip. (Thanks Warren)
Battle of Bull Run or "Manasses in Virginia" where the first ground battle of the American Civil War took place.
The house you see is a re-creation of the Judith Henry House where the first civilian casualty occurred when Union forces fired on the house trying to eradicate Confederate sharp shooters.
It was also on this hallowed ground where the Confederate general Thomas Jonathan Jackson earned his famous nickname "Stonewall Jackson" by CSA General Barnard Bee.
I loved that they chose to honor all of the emigrants on this route and not just the ones who died in this spot. A very moving monument in a beautiful setting. HTMT!
Call it whatever you like; coexistence of past and present, old and new, classic and modern.
Harmony of diversity in everything makes our life experience more valuable and more beautiful.
Have a happy Friday friends, thank you for your visit :)
With apologies to Thomas Paine (www.ushistory.org/paine/).
Bethesda, Maryland
Photo 52 of my 366 Project
Easy-Macro lens attachment, processed using Adobe Photoshop Express Version 2.4.509
The building was built in the 1800's, but the lighting remains the same.
Image how many sunsets have positioned, low in the sky light, in this exact same spot, for almost the last century and a half.
Semiahmoo Spit is a spit that protrudes from the westernmost expanse of shore on Semiahmoo Peninsula between Semiahmoo Bay and Drayton Harbor off the coast of Blaine in Whatcom County, Washington state. The spit is home to Semiahmoo Park
History
In 1858, prospectors came to the Semiahmoo area searching for the Fraser River. The spit seemed like a logical place to set up a post as a launching point for further exploration into the mainland. A trading post was soon established at the spit, and the owner drew up plans for Semiahmoo City. Semiahmoo was expected to become a migration boomtown, but it eventually developed into a fishing town, as the spit provided shelter for Drayton Harbor and an abundance of coastal resources. Whatcom County's first salmon cannery opened in 1881 in Semiahmoo; in 1891, the Alaska Packers Association was the largest salmon cannery in the world. Salmon canning was to be the main source of revenue in Semiahmoo until 1980, when the land was purchased by the land development corporation. Recently, a park with a small, seasonal interpretive center was built near the headland, and the Semiahmoo Resort and Golf Course was built near the spit.
Use of the spit by the Lummi Indian Nation, and current archaeological investigation
Because of its location, the spit provides access to countless resources that thrive in both the calm waters of Drayton Harbor, and the ocean currents through the Strait of Georgia. Historically, the Lummi Indian Nation used the spit for its natural resources; a major village was built on the spit. Today, shell midden is clearly visible in many places, on either side of the spit, as wave action has cut away at the shore, revealing historic artifacts.
Information as per Wikipedia
A special thanks to all my Flickr friends and visitors, for taking the time to view and acknowledge my photography.
I would also, like to extend my thanks, to all those who place my images in their beautiful galleries, or use my images for their covers.
Additionally, I am truly humbled to receive so many thoughtful and generous testimonies. I cannot express how deeply touched and honoured I am, to find such caring and beautifully written words left on my behalf.
Happy Clicks
~Christie
***Best Experience in full screen mode
In the 1880's this dock would have been bustling with foot traffic of the early prospectors.
This now condemned 1800's dock, stands alone, covered with broken clam and oyster shells (Shells that have been carried to and cracked open by seagulls and other sea marine mammals )
Semiahmoo Spit is a spit that protrudes from the westernmost expanse of shore on Semiahmoo Peninsula between Semiahmoo Bay and Drayton Harbor off the coast of Blaine in Whatcom County, Washington state. The spit is home to Semiahmoo Park
History
In 1858, prospectors came to the Semiahmoo area searching for the Fraser River. The spit seemed like a logical place to set up a post as a launching point for further exploration into the mainland. A trading post was soon established at the spit, and the owner drew up plans for Semiahmoo City. Semiahmoo was expected to become a migration boomtown, but it eventually developed into a fishing town, as the spit provided shelter for Drayton Harbor and an abundance of coastal resources. Whatcom County's first salmon cannery opened in 1881 in Semiahmoo; in 1891, the Alaska Packers Association was the largest salmon cannery in the world. Salmon canning was to be the main source of revenue in Semiahmoo until 1980, when the land was purchased by the land development corporation. Recently, a park with a small, seasonal interpretive center was built near the headland, and the Semiahmoo Resort and Golf Course was built near the spit.
Use of the spit by the Lummi Indian Nation, and current archaeological investigation
Because of its location, the spit provides access to countless resources that thrive in both the calm waters of Drayton Harbor, and the ocean currents through the Strait of Georgia. Historically, the Lummi Indian Nation used the spit for its natural resources; a major village was built on the spit. Today, shell midden is clearly visible in many places, on either side of the spit, as wave action has cut away at the shore, revealing historic artifacts.
Information as per Wikipedia
* Image taken from the shoreline of Semiahmoo, Blaine, Whatcom County.........across the strait are the shores of White Rock, British Columbia Canada.
A special thanks to all my Flickr friends and visitors, for taking the time to view and acknowledge my photography.
I would also, like to extend my thanks, to all those who place my images in their beautiful galleries, or use my images for their covers.
Additionally, I am truly humbled to receive so many thoughtful and generous testimonies. I cannot express how deeply touched and honoured I am, to find such caring and beautifully written words left on my behalf.
Happy Clicks
~Christie
***Best Experience in full screen mode