This was a photo I took on February 23rd, 2014 of my friend Alex Ball when we went fishing at the St. Regis River. The photo was taken from a bridge that goes over this part of the river.

Habitat Description: This photo was taken along a stretch of the St. Regis River. The St. Regis River is 86 miles long and originates from the St. Lawrence River and flows southward through New York. During my visit to the river, the majority of it was frozen over, but there was a small part of the river exposed.

Natural History: The St. Regis River is a popular fishing destination in the North Country and is home to Brook Trout and Rainbow Trout populations. During the winter months, the trout that live throughout the winter will swim at the lowest part of the river. This is because this is where the warmest water will be. When it is cold out, water that is colder will be less dense, and therefore be located more towards the surface. The water that is warmer has a higher density than the colder water, and therefore the warmer water will be at the bottom of the river. Fish will prefer to spend their time in the deeper parts of the river because the warmer water is more preferable and conducive for their survival.

What drew me to this photo is how I was able to capture both my friend and the entire river in one shot. I was able to get a very clear shot of the greater stretch of the river and how the water cut through the ice. This photo is also very meaningful to me because it will always bring me back to the first time I fished the main part of the St. Regis River. The photo also represents the feeling of accomplishment I have when I battle through the winter elements of the bitter cold in order to fulfill my passion in life. The title is in reference to the miracle of Jesus walking on water, and it describes the feeling I had when I was able to reach certain spots of the river because it was frozen over.