Kittery Maine
by Marcia Lee Jones
Title
Kittery Maine
Artist
Marcia Lee Jones
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
An artificial reservoir dug to a depth of 3�5 m or created by the construction of dams in the valleys of small rivers or streams or in areas of gorges or gullies. A pond is usually no more than 1 sq km in area; it must have sufficiently steep banks, a slightly sloping bottom, and an erosion-resistant floor. If it is fed by the runoff of river or subsurface waters, the pond will only be filled in the spring by melting snow. Outlets are frequently installed to remove surplus water. In rural areas, ponds are built for irrigation, fish and waterfowl breeding, and the storage of water for various purposes. In cities and recreation areas, ponds are used for fishing, swimming, and other sports.
A pond is a body of standing water, either natural or man-made, that is usually smaller than a lake. They may arise naturally in floodplains as part of a river system, or they may be somewhat isolated depressions (examples include vernal pools and prairie potholes). Usually they contain shallow water with marsh and aquatic plants and animals.[1] A few animals also make ponds, including both alligators and beavers. The type of life in a pond is generally determined by a combination of factors including water level regime (particularly depth and duration of flooding) and nutrient levels, but other factors may also be important, including presence or absence of shading by trees, presence or absence of streams, effects of grazing animals, and salinity.
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November 7th, 2013
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Comments (21)
Elizabeth Dow
Gorgeous!! I have been begging my husband to dig me a pond like this! Wonderful photo Marcia Lee!
Mary Deal
This is such a gorgeous composition, makes we want to live there, or at least spend a little time. Simply beautiful.