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Housatonic


Housatonic
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Copyright: angela LL (angela926) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 399 W: 17 N: 398] (1599)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-04-04
Categories: Daily Life
Camera: Canon EOS 40D, Canon EF 28-135mm IS USM
Exposure: f/11, 1/100 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-04-08 18:01
Viewed: 513
Points: 12
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This is the Housatonic River near Bull's Bridge in Kent Connecticut. This was taken while hiking on the appalachian trail on a rainy spring day.

The Housatonic rises from four sources in far western Massachusetts in the Berkshire Mountains near the city of Pittsfield. It flows southward through western Massachusetts through the Berkshires and into western Connecticut, and empties into Long Island Sound between the towns of Stratford and Milford.

The river's total fall is 1430 feet (959 feet from the confluence of its east and west branches). Its major tributaries are the Williams, Green and Konkapot Rivers in Massachusetts, the Tenmile River in New York, and the Shepaug, Pomperaug, Naugatuck, and Still Rivers in Connecticut. It receives the Naugatuck River at Derby, Connecticut, and the Still River south of New Milford, Connecticut.

Five dams impounded the river in Connecticut to produce hydroelectricity, the Falls Village, Bulls Bridge, Shepaug, Stevenson and Derby dams. The last three dams form a chain of lakes, Candlewood Lake, Lake Lillinonah, Lake Zoar and Lake Housatonic, from New Milford south to Shelton.
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Hey, I live about 20 minutes from Housatonic, Ilove the scenery, and the abandoned factories. I'm a big fan of the town!

I really appreciate your POV. Nice composition.

Angela,
Great photo of a beautiful and peaceful place. Great composition in this shot.
Regards,
Kevin

Hi Angela,
Good use of reflection to boost the lightness in this picture, a good technique when the sky is not appealing, the stillness of water and the leafless branch at the foreground makes this shot looks very solemn and quite. excellent composition.
Thanks for sharing,
Miguel.

Hi Angela, your small aperture of f11 has given very good depth of field with excellent sharp detail seen throughout this shot. Colour from the trees along the shore is nicely captured and further reflected with these still waters. Light is good and well balanced throughout the shot. The white house down the river provides a good focal point in the shot. I find myself following the road running along the river, leading to this house, and up the hill on the right.

Thanks, John

great reflection,pretty colors and very nice composition.nice capture!

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  • gunbud Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 4607 W: 4 N: 4484] (20064)
  • [2008-04-12 19:59]

Hi Angela,
I have paddled and fished this beautiful Western Ct. stream and you have captured some excellent muted winter colors and striking reflection in the calm waters of this jewel.
Regards, Tom

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