Harpers Ferry is a town in West Virginia. Paths wind through Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, which has 19th-century buildings, a Civil War Museum and John Brown’s Fort, a key site in an 1859 abolitionist raid. The location where the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers meet, known as The Point, offers views of Maryland and Virginia.
Historic New Castle, Delaware is located just 10 minutes south of downtown Wilmington. Overlooking the Delaware River, Historic New Castle is the oldest continuously occupied town in the Delaware Valley. Thanks to preservation efforts, this vibrant, fully occupied community remains one of the most important Colonial/Federal villages in America – second only to Williamsburg, Virginia in the number and authenticity of its historic structures.
Pictured below are the New Castle Court House, Immanuel Episcopal Church, Amstel House and a statue of William Penn (founder of Pennsylvania).
We end this series of images with light glow on a bridge along the river walk in Greenville, South Carolina
Water flow at the Reedy River Falls is significantly lower in July exposing the beauty of rocks in the river
Today the Reedy River is primarily recognized for its beautiful and scenic shoal and waterfall at Falls Park in Greenville, South Carolina. However, the Reedy River is much more than just a scenic downtown attraction. It is an important riparian system that stretches from the mountains all the way to Lake Greenwood.
From nature at Roan Mountain moving on to Greenville, South Carolina. Within the city is Falls Park on the Reedy that has riverside gardens, a suspension bridge and waterfall views. Here is an image of the walk along the river with restaurants and offices. More images of the main falls to be posted in the coming days.
The George P. Coleman Memorial Bridge is a double swing bridge that spans the York River between Yorktown and Gloucester Point, Virginia.
St. Peter’s on River Tiger at night over Ponte St. Angelo Bridge in Rome
Ponte St. Angelo Bridge over River Tiber in Rome with iconic St. Peter’s in the background
Not really a bridge, but bit more of an observation deck to view the majestic Iguazu waterfalls.
Iguazu Falls are waterfalls of the Iguazu River on the border of the Argentine province of Misiones and the Brazilian state of Paraná. Together, they make up the largest waterfall in the world. The falls divide the river into the upper and lower Iguazu. For most of its course, the river flows through Brazil; however, most of the falls are on the Argentine side.
Moving this week to bridges captured from the rest of the world.
Tower Bridge is a combined bascule and suspension bridge in London, built between 1886 and 1894. The bridge crosses the River Thames close to the Tower of London and has become a world-famous symbol of London. As a result, it is sometimes confused with London Bridge, about 0.5 miles upstream.
Stone Arch Bridge was built between 1881 and 1883 to carry the Minneapolis Union Railroad over the Mississippi River just below St. Anthony Falls in Minneapolis. Originally the bridge had 23 limestone arches with spans ranging from 40 to 98 feet.
The Stone Arch Bridge is a former railroad bridge crossing the Mississippi River at Saint Anthony Falls in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is the only arched bridge made of stone on the entire Mississippi River.
We end our series on Postcards from Savannah with night scenes on the Savannah River.
Sunset images captured from a paddleboat on the Savannah river ……
River Street in Savannah, Georgia is a glittering, multi-faceted gem along the broad Savannah River. The century old buildings, once cotton warehouses, have been converted to antique shops, distinctive boutiques, spectacular galleries, quaint brew pubs, fabulous restaurants, unique nightspots, elegant inns and hotels. Cruising on a paddleboat under the Talmadge Memorial Bridge is an experience.
Fallen logs with branches create natural sculptures on a flowing river
A huge paddleboat dwarfs another boat on the Savannah River, Savannah, Georgia
Small by Comparison
Exploring around Poshina, Gujarat reveals a town by two rivers awaiting monsoon to replenish the water supply
By the River in Poshina
There are remnants of lava flow from the past around Poshina
Lava Rock Formations near Poshina
Although the levels in the river are low, these people are availing themselves to water by siphoning it.
Siphoning Water from the River
Photos by Ravi 