Category: Landscape,
Habitat Description: River bank and low lying area around the Raquette River,
Natural History info: The bed of a river is where water flow is normally confined, while the banks of the river are where water flows when there is a high water volume, usually in spring. The soil near rivers is typically wet, shallow and rocky. It is common to find balsam firs, red spruce, some white pine, paper birch in these areas. Typically there is not much ground vegetation, with the exception of shade tolerant shrubs, moss, and mats of spruce and fir needles.
I found this image interesting because you can see the partially frozen river winding through the landscape. I also like the tree in the forefront of the image; it stands out and creates an off centered focal point.