Sunset from Peace River Bridge
by Barbie Corbett-Newmin
Title
Sunset from Peace River Bridge
Artist
Barbie Corbett-Newmin
Medium
Photograph - Digital Photography, 2d Digital Image
Description
My husband was not a happy driver when I asked him to stop on the bridge. Oh well! I got the shot. This sunset reminds me of the song...
"When the deep purple falls over sleepy garden walls
And the stars begin to twinkle in the sky
In the mist of a memory you wander back to me
Breathing my name with a sigh... "
and the hymn It Is Well With My Soul, which begins
"When peace like a river, attendeth my way,"
The Peace River is a vital resource in southwest Florida. It is 106 miles (171 km) long and has a drainage basin of 1,367 square miles (3,540 km2). U.S. Highway 17 runs near and somewhat parallel to the river for much of its course. The river was called Rio de la Paz (River of Peace) on 16th century Spanish charts. It appeared as Peas Creek or Pease Creek on later maps. The Creek (and later, Seminole) Indians call it Talakchopcohatchee, River of Long Peas. Cities along the Peace River include Fort Meade, Wauchula, Zolfo Springs, Port Charlotte, and Punta Gorda. Fresh water from the Peace River is vital to the delicate salinity of Charlotte Harbor which hosts several endangered species, as well as commercial and recreational harvests of shrimp, crabs, and fish. The abundant fishery and wildlife of Charlotte Harbor once supported the people of the Caloosahatchee culture (in early times, the Calusa). Today, the Peace River supplies over six million gallons per day of drinking water to the people in the region. The river is also popular for canoeing and a big July 4th swim across event that is accomplished by swimmers from 8 to 88 years old!
This original river scene is honored by features in over a dozen Fine Art America groups:
Artists Best Five 01/18/2014
Comfortable Art 12/29/2013
Sky And Or Clouds 02/10/2014
Your Favorite Images 02/17/2014
Sunsets Of The World10/24/2014
Images That Excite You10/25/2014
Beauty 10/25/2014
The Galleria of Interior Decor Art 10/25/2014
Premium FAA Artists10/26/2014
The World We See10/27/2014
In the Mood10/27/2014
10 Plus10/29/2014
Interior Design 10/30/2014
Color Wonderful Photography 04/11/2015
The World We See
500 Views share group
Cloud Formations—Sky Activity—and Eternal Horizons
Reflections Rainbows 02/06/2019
ART - It Is Good For You 02/07/2019
No Place Like Home 03/03/2019
Southern Pride Photography 10/08/2019
Over 2000 Views 06/15/2020
A Straight Horizon 8/29/2023
Fine Art America Professionals 8/30/2023
The Coastal Areas of the Gulf of Mexico 8/30/2023
A Golden Light 8/30/2023
Showcasing the South 8/30/2023
Waiting Room Art 9/04/2023
Everything Sunset 9/4/2023
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December 17th, 2013
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Comments (75)
Neli Stoyanova
Congratulations on being featured on the home page of the FAA Group “Everything Sunset.” I am proud to display and promote your talents. Please post your featured image in the group's discussion thread so it remains available for viewing in the group.
Hanne Lore Koehler
Magnificent Peace River bridge sunset, Barbie! Fantastic reflection of sunlight in the water and in the clouds! Gorgeous composition! L/F/T/FB
Lori Moon
Congratulations on your feature in Over 2000 Views
Barbie Corbett-Newmin replied:
Thank you so much for the feature in this beautiful group. I appreciate the honor and support!