Pioneer bridge

The Pioneer bridge was built in 1891 by William West Durant to honor his father, Dr. Thomas Clark Durant who was instrumental in the completion of the transcontinental Union Pacific Railroad. William was an active promoter and innovative developer of great camps in the central Adirondacks. 

We approached this on glassy Eagle Lake as we paddle toward Blue Mountain Lake.

Lake view

Various green things on rock

Move over, that's my spot

Rocks on the beach

Fern

Table and mural

Misty lake

Breakfast table

Trite and ordinary

My blog focus is supposed to be "observations of the trivial and unnoticed", but sometimes I drift into "obvious and too often noticed" territory. This post represents two trite and ordinary photos, although pleasant and pretty good quality.

The water lily is interesting in that it was photographed with my little waterproof camera while floating by in a kayak.

And the sunset is perhaps a good representation of the end of the photo series from this year's visit to the Adirondacks.

As usual, click for a bigger image.

On the rocks

I have had 3 shrubs die this year, probably because of the unusually hot dry summer, but they were planted in good soil that the bushes could spread their roots into. But here we have substantial trees growing on impenetrable rock, and looking quite healthy and happy.

Of course water is available, as is the irony.

Ready for splittin'

Handyman's shed

Broken tree

Adirondack getaway

This year we were able to get away for a long weekend in the Adirondacks, staying at Blue Mountain Lake. I will have more to post this week.

Adirondack yellow daisies

In the shadow of Blue Mountain

Golden hour at the edge of the lake

Window

Have a seat

Yes they have Adirondack chairs in the Adirondacks. And there is plenty of room for you to sit and have some conversation.