The London Street Dam is one of my close-by favourite spots for photos.
They’re in the process of building a new turbine station, so things will be looking different soon. [Update: A few folks have asked about the expansion project. Here’s the info: http://www.pui.ca/Generation/London_Street_Expansion.htm]
The landscape around the dam is perennially changing with the seasons and adjusting with erosion and all the other natural shifts that happen.
Right now they have the water diverted and the area below the dam is as dry as I’ve ever seen it.
You can, with some caution, walk almost clear across the river. It will be interesting to track the changes down here as they shift the flow of the river. Apparently this whole section will no longer have deep water running through it.
These ducks were napping on the bank as we walked past and startled them (only as much as they startled us).
It’s spring, though, and the run-off water is fast.
[For those of you who take my occasional photo workshops – this misty effect of the water is due to a long exposure of 1/4 second.]
[This is a fast exposure of 1/1000 second – you can see each splash and bubble “frozen” in space.]
The water is burbling and splashing and heading for the lake.
It’s very late this year, with snow still hanging in the shade, but spring seems to finally be here.
because I live just a couple of blocks away, I go thru there all the time with my camera. Agree with you, the place is an ever-changing source of inspiration.
I always like this spot, and glad it will still be used for power generation, hope they keep the integrity of the old 1910 building
I’ve been tracking the project a bit since it was first announced and it seems like they’re being smart and careful about the impact of the new power station on both the old building and on the wildlife and landscape of the area.
I’m happy to say that, so far, it looks like someone’s doing something right.
More info: http://www.pui.ca/Generation/London_Street_Expansion.htm
Good to hear Esther, thanks for your vigilance!
I love that place. I might have been willing to lash myself to a few ducks to save them if necessary.
pretty picture, as that may be, I’m glad you didn’t have to…
nice.