Why A Year by the River?
To
Profile a Place
Ever since I entered the world of nature photography in 2016, I have been capturing images of the nature found along the Bronx River watershed. When you think about it, that is 9 years worth of images all focused on this one place, which can lend itself to a lot of information. Patterns begin to appear, you are more keen to notice changes and other shifts that happen over time. Documenting these changes in a creative way was one of the reasons why I was inspired to start this project.
I like
pretty
things
The other reason I was compelled to begin this project was because of the beauty that the Bronx River Reservation offers. Hundreds of species of native trees, plants, and wildlife call the Bronx River home and provide a beautiful and captivating backdrop for this project.
To
make an impact
Finally, I wanted use my images to make an impact locally. The Bronx River, although beautiful, is also honestly, quite disgusting at times. The amount of liter that I see sometimes and the things floating in the river is absolutely amazing to me. I want to highlight the importance of preserving and caring for this river not only for the species that inhabit it but for the mental and physical well-being of the communities that enjoy it.
The Big Picture
Over the course of the year I hope to....
Document through photographs the variety of bird and animal species that inhabit the Bronx River.
Curate a portfolio of images that showcase the various landscapes and waterscapes that flow 24 miles through Westchester County and Bronx County.
Capture on camera the seasonal, monthly, and yearly changes the Bronx River naturally goes through.
Record how humans interact with the river, both in good ways and bad ways.
Photograph the beautiful flora that blooms anew each spring.
Use my catalog of images for a bigger purpose such as conservation photography.
About the Bronx River Reservation
The Bronx River Reservation is an historic 807-acre park created as a complement to the Bronx River Parkway, which opened in 1925. It was the first official Westchester County park, the first linear park in not only Westchester but in the entire country, and the Bronx River Parkway itself holds the distinction of being the first parkway in the nation! (Source: https://parks.westchestergov.com/bronx-river-reservation)