The Ohio River, Madison, Indiana. August, 2008.
The picture above was taken along the Ohio River in Madison, Indiana, in August, 2002.
Betsy and I were on a waterfalling vacation that would take us to Niagara Falls and other waterfalls in New York. We had gone to Madison to visit Clifty Falls State Park, which contains several waterfalls. We found the park to be very nice and we did some hiking, but there was very little water going over the falls.
Madison is a pretty historic town founded in 1809. It became quite wealthy from the riverboat trade on the Ohio and many of the early homes built in the town are still standing. Betsy and I explored the historic downtown area in the early evening, and then found a floating restaurant along the river front. This picture was taken as we were leaving the restaurant after dinner. I like this picture because of the way the colors in the sky are reflected in the river. The picture can be enlarged to see more detail.
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Tags: Indiana, Travels, Watery Wednesday
Senior Moments 
January 13, 2009 at 8:51 pm |
A very peaceful scene indeed.
Blessings,Ruth
January 13, 2009 at 8:52 pm |
George!
Finally you have a page to go with the name! This is lovely is it at sunset? Very nice!
January 13, 2009 at 9:05 pm |
Wow.. what a serene picture. Very great capture.
My Watery Wednesday image is posted here. Have a great day.
January 13, 2009 at 9:07 pm |
a lovely photo George and interesting info.
Gill in Canada
January 13, 2009 at 9:10 pm |
Hi George,
I live here in WV on the border with Ohio and that Mighty Ohio River in between. Your photo is very much what I see here.
Englarging this was well worth it – lovely.
January 13, 2009 at 9:14 pm |
George thats a great shot. Very peaceful looking.
January 13, 2009 at 9:29 pm |
Lovely…that’s my river, but I’m downstream 🙂 This really is a beautiful photo of it. I’ve never really been to Clifty Falls. Mike and I were going to go last summer on the way home from a Kentucky vacation, but ended up going differently. Now you have made me want to add it to my list of places to go explore this coming summer.
January 13, 2009 at 11:55 pm |
Mary, I think you’ll like Clifty Falls. We went back in the spring of 2007 when there was more water and had a great time hiking in the park.
January 13, 2009 at 9:55 pm |
I’ve always liked Madison and that area. When we were there the last time we went up river from Madison and sat at the locks until a barge come through so we could watch it go through the locks. My first cousin used to work on one of the barges. He would be gone from home for 28 days and then be home for 28 days. I’d love to take a trip on one.
January 13, 2009 at 10:45 pm |
I didn’t realize that there were so many waterfalls here in NY..I need to get out and see some..
January 13, 2009 at 11:46 pm |
Michelle, there are almost as many waterfalls in New York as there are in Tennessee. Betsy and I are going to have to get back up there to visit some more of them.
January 13, 2009 at 10:49 pm |
That’s a very pretty sunset pic! I’ve never been that far north before though, but it looks awesome!!!
January 13, 2009 at 11:44 pm |
Ms Hays, there are many beautiful places up north, but I’m still glad to be in Tennessee.
January 13, 2009 at 11:11 pm |
A serene and beautiful photo! Very dreamy and romantic!
January 13, 2009 at 11:26 pm |
Nice info to go with this nice shot. It’s so great to learn about areas where people live and visit. 🙂
January 14, 2009 at 12:05 am |
Lovely photo! So serene!
January 14, 2009 at 3:10 am |
Other people collect things. You and Betsy collect waterfalls. I think that is so cool.
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January 14, 2009 at 4:14 am |
Excellent photo. I like the boats in the water too.
January 14, 2009 at 4:41 am |
Hi George, I love your sunset picture.. the reflection on the water with the pink color is great!! I always love sunrises and sunsets.. Enlarging the shot made it look great… Have a good day, Baba
January 14, 2009 at 6:51 am |
Gorgeous colors, such a peaceful scene! What a fun vacation, waterfalling!
January 14, 2009 at 10:41 am |
Hi!
Beautiful Photo!! My hubby and I have been through Madison lots of times. We go through there when going to Kentucky. Have also been to the park. It’s beautiful! Have a great day!!
Sherrie
January 14, 2009 at 11:15 am |
George,
What a lovely scene..a sunset..love the boats in the foreground..
a nice scene to look at ..with 13 degrees going on outside my window!!
January 14, 2009 at 11:26 am |
Pretty picture! I discovered Madison, Indiana on the internet several years ago and I would love to visit that little town.
I think every state has a city called Madison. I used to live in the pretty little city of Madison, Alabama.
January 14, 2009 at 9:31 pm |
Carla, if you get the chance go to Madison, Indiana. I think you’ll really enjoy it. They’re celebrating their bicentennial this year.
January 14, 2009 at 12:56 pm |
That is a nice picture! Wish I was seeing it in person…the big rivers really fascinate me. Much more so than the oceans. I always wonder who was the first to cross the Mississippi or the Ohio in a canoe. Things like that cross my mind every time I cross one of them.
January 14, 2009 at 1:03 pm |
It is beautiful when you enlarge it and you can see all the colors. I wish I was on that house boat. I have always wanted to rent one and go on one for a few days.
January 14, 2009 at 1:35 pm |
Guess what George! Looks like I was the 1000th person to visit your profile today! How about that? Do I get a prize? Beautiful Watery Wed. picture and post.
Counting My Blessings
January 14, 2009 at 9:29 pm |
Dorothy, I’ll do my best to see if I can come up with a prize for you!
January 14, 2009 at 2:08 pm |
How lovely and serene, so filled with wonderful textures and light.
Ah, a senior in TN…same here.
January 14, 2009 at 2:51 pm |
George: Neat captures of the Ohio River. I think of Lewis and Clark every time I cross the big river.
January 14, 2009 at 3:04 pm |
now that’s an idea, waterfalling vacation! i agree with other who noted the serenity in this picture. love the muted hues too.
January 14, 2009 at 3:55 pm |
It looks so serene and big in your photo! Nice!
January 14, 2009 at 7:42 pm |
Beautiful, George….very peaceful looking.
January 15, 2009 at 6:12 pm |
You two take the most WONDERFUL trips together!!!
Hugs and blessings,
January 16, 2009 at 1:08 pm |
Another wonderful river shot. I just love that soft light in this image. Was it early morning? Looks so very tranquil.