Thursday, October 16, 2008

Reflections on Green Turtle Pond

Lynne Robinson, Hewitt, New Jersey
Last Sunday we loaded up the canoe and drove the less than one mile to Green Turtle Pond. I just love having this small body of water so close to us. You can see how much the trees have changed at our house in the photo above.

Lynne Robinson, Hewitt, New Jersey


It was a beautiful morning: blue skies and no wind. A perfect day for paddling!

Lynne Robinson, Hewitt, New Jersey


The lake’s surface was very calm and perfect for reflecting the autumn colors.

Lynne Robinson, Hewitt, New Jersey

Lynne Robinson, Hewitt, New Jersey


A few other people were enjoying the beautiful morning too, mostly fishermen. Since Green Turtle is a wakeless lake, only trolling motors on boats are allowed. This makes for a very peaceful paddle.

Lynne Robinson, Hewitt, New Jersey


As we paddled around I couldn’t decide how to place my camera. Should I take the sky and trees or should I go with the reflection? I have to admit that the the reflections won out over and over again.

Lynne Robinson, Hewitt, New Jersey

 

Lynne Robinson, Hewitt, New Jersey

 

Lynne Robinson, Hewitt, New Jersey

Either way, the colors were stunning.

Lynne Robinson, Hewitt, New Jersey

 

Lynne Robinson, Hewitt, New Jersey

 

Lynne Robinson, Hewitt, New Jersey

Paddling close to the shore I spied this beautiful paper wasp’s nest.

Lynne Robinson, Hewitt, New Jersey


Some trees couldn’t decide what color to be.

Lynne Robinson, Hewitt, New Jersey


We paddled into my favorite part of the lake, the little cove.

Lynne Robinson, Hewitt, New Jersey

 

Lynne Robinson, Hewitt, New Jersey

 

Lynne Robinson, Hewitt, New Jersey


And with one last look, our little trip came to an end.

Lynne Robinson, Hewitt, New Jersey

 

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