The dam on the Bideford River at Tyne Valley was overflowing, a watery veil with a thunderous sound. It invited exploration.
This is one of the many rivers on Prince Edward Island with a fish ladder, allowing various species of fish to move to and from the sea.
Above the dam, the air was still, the water without a ripple, reflecting the trees and the gray sky. The only sound was the waterfall.
Along the shore by the dam, a maple tree with its autumn-yellow leaves, showed every vein.
A nearby tree, naked except for its red fruit, stood nearby, waiting for the birds.
Such a wonderful combination of construction and natural beauty!
