Category: Streams

A look back – Hibernia Park

Post author By Andrew
Post date October 1, 2015

Hibernia Park 315 - The Brandywine Creek West Branch, on the South side of Hibernia Park in Coatesville PA, after the heavy rains of September 30th from the remains of a Tropical Storm, Nicole. — Hibernia Park 315

It should be not secret at this point, to anyone living on the East Coast of the United States, that if it is not raining, just wait.

I will…

At the moment, Hurricane Joaquin is headed toward the East Coast…

Which means flooding… Somewhere…

It just so happens, that 5 years ago today, Tropical Storm Nicole, had just passed over the Chester County area, drenching the area, over night, with several inches of rain.

Silly me, I grabbed, my camera, and went out…

Out to Hibernia Park in Coatesville walking along the West Branch of the Brandywine Creek.

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As you can see, there was a great deal of water, especially when you compare these two images, taken 7 months apart, during a Photography Meetup.

Hibernia Park Oct 10 vs Apr 11 - Two images taken 7 months apart in Hibernia County Park, Coatesville, Chester County PA. — Hibernia Park Oct 10 vs Apr 11 – Two images taken 7 months apart in Hibernia County Park, Coatesville, Chester County PA.

Do you remember Tropical Storm Nicole?

Are you ready for any type of storm?

What tips do you have to get through the next couple of days here in Chester County?

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Tags 5 years, Anniversary, Coatesville, Hibernia Park, Hurricane Joaquin, Tropical Storm Nicole

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Covered Bridges of the Oxford Area – the Book

Post author By Andrew
Post date January 13, 2014

Looking through Rudolph & Arthur Covered Bridge (1886)

I have been playing with the idea of publishing a photography book for some time, and after my experience with producing Madison’s 10th birthday gift, I decided to make a first real attempt.

So what was my first real book going to be about?

Looking back at my recent history, it only makes sense that I do something about covered bridges, and I already had the content from the presentation I did back in October 2012 for Citadel bank.

This time is going to be easier from the standpoint that I only had a limited number of pictures, and a layout with the text.

So after a couple of hours, I was able to put the following together using the simple Adobe Lightroom module, and uploading to Blurb.com.

I invite you to take a look, and let me know what you think.

Covered Bridges of the Oxford Area

With this first book done, and I’m sure that I’ll revisit at some point, I am beginning to put together some ideas on themed books.

This time, using Blurb’s SmartBook application to put together my next adventure, namely because it seems to offer far more options and controls than what is available in the built-in Adobe Lightroom module.

In the meantime, let me know what you think of the book!

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Tags Blurb, Covered Bridges, Lightroom, Oxford, Portfolio, Published

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9°F on the Rim Trail

Post author By Andrew
Post date January 8, 2014

Some images taken along the southern Rim Trail in Hibernia County Park, when the air temperature was 9°F!

Water & Ice at 9°F – 246

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Water & Ice at 9°F – 142

Water & Ice at 9°F – 292

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Tags Brandywine Creek, Chester County, Coatesville, cold, Hibernia Park, Ice, Icicles, Snow, Water, West Branch, Winter

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Fall in White Clay Creek Preserve

Post author By Andrew
Post date October 28, 2013

Water Flow Close-Up 149 - North Penndel Trail in White Clay Creek Preserve of Chester County, PA. — Water Flow Close-Up 149

Some images taken during a Fall visit to White Clay Creek Preserve in Southeast Chester County, near the Delaware border.

Looking into the colors – A Fall drive in White Clay Creek Preserve area of Chester County, PA.

Looking down stream at the bridge

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Bridge across North Penndel Trail looking into Delaware

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A drive through the woods

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I had a great walk along the Penndel Trail, which is on the Western side of the White Clay Creek (East Branch).

Hope you enjoy!

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Tags Autumn, Chester County, Fall, Penndel Trail, White Clay Creek, White Clay Creek Preserve

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Hunting for Fall Colors

Post author By Andrew
Post date October 21, 2013

Creek Rd Tone Map 107 - The Fall colors along Creek Rd in Chester County PA. — Creek Rd Tone Map 107

On Friday the 18th, I had a chance to drive around again looking for the Fall colors.

Here we are, over halfway through October, and there still is a fair amount of green still in the trees, but in other places, some of the trees are already bare.