Month: May 2021

I cannot believe that I have been visiting rock point for almost nine months! It has been such an honor to document the phenological changes that have occurred at this breathtaking spot. I was able to visit my spot for the last time on May 12th. It was a gorgeous, sunny morning. I was able to document the changes that have occurred since my last visit. It was so exciting to see the leaves on the deciduous trees start to leaf out.

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The relationship of nature and culture is so rich at Rock Point. Because of its ownership by the Episcopal church, the land has had a plethora of cultural uses throughout the years. This has helped enhanced the landscape through the many uses that the land has possessed. Additionally, the recreational use of this area helps add another flavor of culture to this area.

I would consider myself a part of this place. I say this because I consider myself a part of this landscape through my recreational uses of the land. This connects me to the land and vice versa. The bond that I have made with this place would not have been possible without the recreational opportunities that are available at Rock Point.

To end off this blog I want to include a panorama from my first visit to Lone Rock Point and a panorama from my last visit to the site. Enjoy!

References

Koval, A. (Photographer). Untitled [Adirondack Mountains].

Koval, A. (Photographer). Untitled [Growth on Forest Floor].

Koval, A. (Photographer). Untitled [Buckthorn Bushes].

Koval, A. (Photographer). Untitled [Deciduous Trees].

Koval, A. (Photographer). Untitled [Bird Feather].

Koval, A. (Photographer). Untitled [Human Interaction].

Koval, A. (Photographer). Untitled [View from October 10].

Koval, A. (Photographer). Untitled [View from May 12].

Over the weekend, I had the opportunity to participate in the City Nature Challenge. Since I had a lot of work to get done, I made observations on campus. I explored the biodiversity that is present on the Waterman Green. I was able to photograph over 10 species in this area. I also made an observation outside Aiken next to the staircase that runs between the Davis Center and Aiken.

While participating in this challenge, my most memorable observation was a magnolia tree on the green. This is one of my favorite trees. The blossoms in spring are absolutely breathtaking. When I see magnolia blossoms, it has always reminded that spring is in full swing.

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I really enjoyed using iNaturalist. I found it easy to navigate, and also very informative. I could not identify most of my observations, so having this platform with a plethora of experts was so helpful. Within a few days, I knew what species I had observed. I found it so inspiring to see the sheer amount of observations that were made around the globe. I found it especially interesting to see the enormous amount of observations that were made in Cape Town. This just goes to show how powerful biodiversity coupled with community involvement can be in producing an ample amount of observations.

Reference

Koval, A. (Photographer). Untitled [Lapland Azalea].

Koval, A. (Photographer). Untitled [Maple].

Koval, A. (Photographer). Untitled [Red Pines].

Koval, A. (Photographer). Untitled [Tulips].

Koval, A. (Photographer). Untitled [Magnolia].

Koval, A. (Photographer). Untitled [Labrador Tea].

Koval, A. (Photographer). Untitled [Crab Apple].

Koval, A. (Photographer). Untitled [Elm].

Koval, A. (Photographer). Untitled [Honeysuckles].