Photos taken yesterday, February 20, 2012:
It's actually difficult to get good shots of the construction from the Georgia side; I'm going over to the Alabama side today to try to get some better shots, as the "race" or "sluice" or whatever you call the fake thing they're building is taking shape.
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| At this point what was formerly our most beautiful spot is looking right ugly. I hope that it looks better when the project is finished. |
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| The old Powerhouse is hangin' on, but it surely is vibrating. You can see the movement in the windowpanes. |
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| Oops! Interrupted a couple of lovebirds. |
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| The new rock work looks really lame compared to the old. Guess those old stonemasons are long gone -- as with the wind. |
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| Looking downriver from the Powerhouse. |
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| There is a guy over there on the new construction, taking photos. Looks like a scarey place to be! |
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| I took this photo looking down onto the Riverwalk from the private Eagle and Phenix park. (Yes, I trespassed.) This is the part of the Riverwalk that the diverted water washed out. I surely will be glad when it's repaired and opened back up, 'cause you know -- It's one of my very favorite spots on the Riverwalk, and with it blocked off there is no access north. |
Let's hope it still looks beautiful once they get it all finished. I looked for you this morning possibly out there taking pics for the second dam breach, but I didn't see you!
ReplyDeleteHi, Andy. Yes, let's hope. I was there. Didn't take photos because I wanted to see it happen and not be behind the lens. Fred got good video, though. I have to admit that I'm feeling better about the whitewater project and may have to eat my previous words -- though there's no denying that we have destroyed historic property -- and time will tell whether the economic projections will come true. Did you see the eagle and his wife? I was so very happy that he chose to join us for the event!
ReplyDeleteHey, it's gotta be a better draw than the Lochapoaka syrup soppin! I've always been for the whitewater project if it's done right and if it will actually bring in kayaking and rafting enthusiasts, however, I am sad to see the dam go. But I think it's great that they're not tearing the whole thing down, and that it's more than likely better for the natural environment. I guess we will see.
ReplyDeleteYes, I saw the Eagle, but just him. I was like, "Why is everyone looking at that bird?" And then it struck me it was a bald eagle. Maybe it was a good sign!