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kannafoot > May 24, 2009RevitalizationThis beautiful spot is on the Woonasquatucket River in Smithfield. Like most of the rivers in RI, the Woonasquatucket was lined with mills throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries. This river was one of the more polluted due to industrial waste. Now, thanks to some major revitalization efforts, the river is returning to its pre-industrial beauty. I wouldn't swim in it or eat the fish, mind you, but this little park is a good example of the progress we're making in cleaning up our rivers.Woonasquatucket RiverSmithfield, Rhode Island
kannafoot > May 22, 2009Peaceful BrookI actually spotted this scene yesterday when I took the covered bridge shot so came back today for the photo. This little brook runs under the covered bridge in yesterday's photo. The sun was almost directly in front of me so I used the tree branches in the overhang as a shade. The contrast in greens coupled with the reflection in the brook really caught my eye.Lincoln Woods State ParkLincoln, Rhode Island
kannafoot > May 21, 2009Covered BridgeThis bridge marks the Route 123 entrance to Lincoln Woods State Park. It's relatively new, and was built because the state believed (erroneously) that Rhode Island was the only New England state without a covered bridge. It turns out that there are several older bridges scattered about the state, most on private property, but this one is a fine addition to the collection.Lincoln Woods State ParkLincoln, Rhode Island
kannafoot > April 30, 2009Ahoy, Matey!It was back to India Point again today. There's a small boathouse that offers sailing lessons and there are several sailboats stashed upside down near the shore. I thought they'd make a pretty good photo.India Point ParkProvidence, Rhode Island
kannafoot > April 29, 2009Geared UpThis, apparently, is artwork at India Point Park. I recognize the two large pieces in front as being gears, but I've no clue what the wedge is supposed to be. Now, this area had an industrial past, and during the buildup to World War II, this area was used as a port to ship scrap metal overseas. Ironically enough, a lot of that scrap metal was shipped to Japan. They apparently didn't need all that metal, though, so they returned a lot of it to us in rather small pieces dropped on an island in the Pacific over the course of a few hours in 1941... Anyway, I can only assume that this artwork is intended to reference that industrial past. Unfortunately, there are no signs in the area telling us what this represents, so we can only speculate.India Point ParkProvidence, Rhode Island
kannafoot > April 25, 2009Triple PlayThere are three things I love to photograph: dead trees, reflections, and clear blue sky backgrounds. Combine all three into one shot, and I'm a happy photographer.Lincoln Woods State ParkLincoln, Rhode Island
kannafoot > April 18, 2009Gone Fishin'I wasn't really sure what I wanted to photograph today, so I wandered through Lincoln Woods State Park in search of a shot. Well, fishing season officially opened last weekend, and the park was full of folks attempting to catch some of the recently stocked trout swimming in Olney Pond. This gentleman was fishing just off-shore in his kayak and consented to a photo. I liked the bright orange kayak in contrast with the gray sky and the red budding trees in the background.Lincoln Woods State ParkLincoln, Rhode Island
kannafoot > March 23, 2009Victorian Era EntertainmentThis is the Looff Carousel, designed and built in 1895 by the renowned Charles I.D. Looff. This masterpiece features 62 hand-carved figures and four chariots. It sits on the site of the former Crescent Park, once the largest and most spectacular of Rhode Island's Victorian era amusement parks. The carousel is open on weekends from Easter through Columbus Day. Looff CarouselEast Providence, Rhode Island
kannafoot > February 3, 2009ForgottenMore snow again today. It was a driving sleet when I went out for today's photo. Oddly enough, this playground wasn't in use! Imagine kids not wanting to play on the slides when it was such a balmy 25 degrees with a nice cold wind off the water topped off with sleet pelting your face!Sabin Point ParkEast Providence, Rhode Island
May 24, 2009
Revitalization

This beautiful spot is on the Woonasquatucket River in Smithfield. Like most of the rivers in RI, the Woonasquatucket was lined with mills throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries. This river was one of the more polluted due to industrial waste. Now, thanks to some major revitalization efforts, the river is returning to its pre-industrial beauty. I wouldn't swim in it or eat the fish, mind you, but this little park is a good example of the progress we're making in cleaning up our rivers.

Woonasquatucket River
Smithfield, Rhode Island
kannafoot > May 24, 2009RevitalizationThis beautiful spot is on the Woonasquatucket River in Smithfield. Like most of the rivers in RI, the Woonasquatucket was lined with mills throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries. This river was one of the more polluted due to industrial waste. Now, thanks to some major revitalization efforts, the river is returning to its pre-industrial beauty. I wouldn't swim in it or eat the fish, mind you, but this little park is a good example of the progress we're making in cleaning up our rivers.Woonasquatucket RiverSmithfield, Rhode Island
May 24, 2009
Revitalization

This beautiful spot is on the Woonasquatucket River in Smithfield. Like most of the rivers in RI, the Woonasquatucket was lined with mills throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries. This river was one of the more polluted due to industrial waste. Now, thanks to some major revitalization efforts, the river is returning to its pre-industrial beauty. I wouldn't swim in it or eat the fish, mind you, but this little park is a good example of the progress we're making in cleaning up our rivers.

Woonasquatucket River
Smithfield, Rhode Island
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