A view of the Mississippi River is a photograph by Bruce Bley which was uploaded on October 13th, 2013.
A view of the Mississippi River
This photograph of the Mississippi River was taken from one of the bluffs of Mississippi Palisades State Park near Savanna, Illinois. This... more
by Bruce Bley
Title
A view of the Mississippi River
Artist
Bruce Bley
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
This photograph of the Mississippi River was taken from one of the bluffs of Mississippi Palisades State Park near Savanna, Illinois. This photograph demonstrate two forms of transportation of goods across America. The trains that use the tracks and barges that use the water.
The Mississippi River is the chief river of the largest drainage system in North America.[3][4] Flowing entirely in the United States (though its drainage basin reaches into Canada), it rises in northern Minnesota and meanders slowly southwards for 2,530 miles (4,070 km)[5] to the Mississippi River Delta at the Gulf of Mexico. With its many tributaries, the Mississippi's watershed drains all or parts of 31 US states and 2 Canadian provinces between the Rocky and Appalachian Mountains. The Mississippi ranks as the fourth longest and tenth largest river in the world. The river either borders or cuts through the states of Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, and Louisiana.
Native Americans long lived along the Mississippi and its tributaries. Most were hunter-gatherers or herders, but some, such as the Mound builders, formed prolific agricultural societies. The arrival of Europeans in the 1500s changed the native way of life as first explorers, then settlers, ventured into the basin in increasing numbers. The river served first as barrier – forming borders for New Spain, New France, and the early United States – then as vital transportation artery and communications link. In the 19th century, during the height of Manifest Destiny, the Mississippi and several western tributaries, most notably the Missouri, formed pathways for the western expansion of the United States.
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October 13th, 2013
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Comments (15)
Olivia Hardwicke
Love this capture of the Mighty Mississippi! l/f
Bruce Bley replied:
I am glad you enjoyed this photograph, Olivia. Thank you for the L and the visit.
Darlene Kwiatkowski
Beautifully composed and perfect in sepia tone - give it a lovely metallic finish! fv :))
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you so much for the wonderful comment and v, Darlene. I am glad you enjoyed this photograph.
Chris Berry
Bruce, this is spectacular, wonderful in bw.
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the kind and gracious words, Chris. I am glad you enjoyed this photograph/
Harriet Peck Taylor
Bruce, I love this composition, filled with drama and movement.
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you so much for the kind words, Harriet. I am glad you enjoyed this photograph.
Bruce Bley
Joe, Thank you for the feature in the group "Excellent Self-Taught Artists". I truly appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
Thank you for the feature of "A View of the Mississippi River", in the group "Midwest. I truly appreciate the honor.
Nadine and Bob Johnston
Thank You for Submitting your Artwork.... Liked the subject, description, technique, composition, and color... So this week it was Published in the Internet publication ARTISTS NEWS.... Make sure you are subscribed, so you can Promote weekly... YOU or Friends Can use Ctl-C to copy the link: http://paper.li/f-1343723559 and Ctl-V to put it into your the Browser Address bar, to view the publication. Then, Tweet, FB, and email, etc a copy of the publication, to just anyone you who would be interested.
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the feature in the internet publication "ARTISTS NEWS. I am very grateful for the honor.
Lianne Schneider
Your choice of treatment here, Bruce, is just perfect. You've made the muddy Mississippi look like polished metal in the sunlight. Exceptional treatment and processing and a fabulous vista!! F/V
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the kind and gracious compliment, Lianne. I sincerely appreciate it and thank you for your vote.