Frozen water falls

[Coal]

These were taken by my daughter at Starved Rock State Park in Utica Illinois.

 

[a Bald Cypress]

Since the water is frozen, is calling the blocks of ice pictured a fall a correct discription? :lol:

 

[Kayak Jack]

Maybe past tense - water falled or water felled?

 

[mike]

How 'bout "water in suspended animation"? :wink:

Mike

 

[Coal]

Well, I guess this keyboard at home doesn't spell any better than the one I had at work. How about "Frozen Waterfalls." Here's a few more shots.

 

[oldsparkey]

No matter how you spell it , It is sure some cold water that no one would want to take a shower under , looking at them is a pleasure that warms a person and lets them appreciate the abilities and beauty of nature.

Chuck.

 

[Kayak Jack]

Thanks, Tom, for the nice photos. Do you happen to know a story behind the name of starved rock?

 

[Wannabe]

Yes, please and thank you. That will be an interesting story.
Bob

 

[Jimmy W]

From: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Starved_Rock_State_Park

The rock derives its name from a story of Illiniwek history. A band of Illiniwek was reportedly trapped in the 1760s on the rock by a band of Potawatomi trying to avenge the death of the Ottawa Chief Pontiac. The Illiniwek scrambled to the top of the rock, where the Ottawa and allied Potawatomi laid siege until their enemies had starved to death.

PS. Wikipedia calls them "icefalls"

Jimmy

 

[Coal]

Yes, that's the story that was told to us by our scout master, (many years ago of course.)
The town of Ottawa IL, just up river from the rock, is the resting place of W.D.Boyce, the founder of Boy Scouts of America. This year marks the 100th anniversary of BSA.

 

[Kayak Jack]

Chief Pontiac made good cars, too. :wink: I like his convertibles.

Jimmy, you're a font of knowledge. Fortunately, not a frozen one.

 

[graybeard]

Yes, that's the story that was told to us by our scout master, (many years ago of course.)

Well, if he was your scoutmaster, he was prolly there for the siege :lol:


Gorgeous pictures, must have been quite an experience.