Monday, August 13, 2012

Pinchot State Park PA: A Day Around the Lake Beach

We returned to the nearby village next day to mail a letter and stopped at an old farmstand to buy a peck of yellow peaches. My favorite fruit. The barn and surrounding landscape were impeccably maintained.

Original Photo: The Peach Barn - Copyright James E. Martin 2012

The corn crib was waiting for the harvest.

Original Photo: The Corn Crib - Copyright James E. Martin 2012

We returned to the lake for a day centered around the beach. Canoes were available for rental at the Gifford Pinchot lake. 

Original Photo: Canoe Rental - Copyright James E. Martin 2012

These two lads said they were catching fine bass and releasing. Sure.

Original Photo: Bass and Bluegill Fishing - Copyright James E. Martin 2012

Two brothers were busy as beavers around the camp and beach throughout the day. Building castles in the sand was one of their industries.

Original Photo: Building Castles - Copyright James E. Martin 2012

Another energetic tot enjoyed flattening the constructions. Very animated and talkative. 

Original Photo: Destroying Castles - Copyright James E. Martin 2012

There is some deliberate concentration going on in this moment though. 

Original Photo: Quiet at Play - Copyright James E. Martin 2012 

The cloudscapes were indicative of the ensuing rain the following evening.

Original Photo: Afternoon Cloudscape - Copyright James E. Martin 2012 

Now here is an energy level to be envied. Later there was some consternation on how to remove the kite and handle of string from a hungry tree. With an enterprising mom's help, they were successful in returning the kite to duty. A joy to watch the maneuvers. 

Original Photo: Kites in the Driveway - Copyright James E. Martin 2012 

We surmised that special graduation pictures were in order for the season.

Original Photo: Lakeside Photo Ops - Copyright James E. Martin 2012

"Flies" as big as dive bombers [3 inches long] were flitting about holes underneath the beach mats near the children's playground equipment. I hadn't seen anything like them before. I need to research their genus.

Original Photo: Flies as Big as Dive Bombers - Copyright James E. Martin 2012
  

A shapely remnant from a well-kept forest management approach. 

Original Photo: Shapely Remnants - Copyright James E. Martin 2012 

I was waiting on shore to capture the last few photos of the white heron as he rounded the bend. Somehow he eluded me and I saw him soaring off across the way. Wiley beast. All I got was this pretty reflection at dusk. Day is done. Gone the sun. Had some fun.

 Original Photo: Reflections at Dusk - Copyright James E. Martin 2012

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