A row of New England style houses in Elmwood, Massachusetts. The landscape suggests there is a natural waterway leading down from the houses due to the shape of the small hills in the foreground. Grass covers the landscape and there are only trees surrounding the houses.
A flooded landscape in Elmwood, Massachusetts. The stream running under a stone bridge in the background appears to have flooded to surrounding landscape and logs and other debris can be seen floating in the valley. Several wooden fences have been destroyed by the water although the road appears to have avoided the flooding. Several houses can be seen in the background surrounded by trees.
A river gully near Chamberlin's Bridge in New England. The shallow gully is covered with grass and scrub bushes while a small stream cuts through the landscape. A house and a barn can be seen in the background.
Large covered bridge in New Hampshire. The bridge is made of crossed wooden beams that make up the trellis of the bridge's frame and a covered walkway has been added to the side of the bridge to allow for pedestrians to cross the river. The bridge sits on stone pillars and has a gambrel style roof. A house can be seen in the background across the bridge. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
A woman poses for the camera outside of the Tip Top house in Sargent's Purchase, New Hampshire. It is located in Mount Washington State Park and is considered to be the oldest surviving building on the summit of Mount Washington. It was originally opened as a hotel but now is used as a museum to display the mountains history. The structure is made of stacked stone and holds a triangular style roof with an entrance and three windows. A long wooden walkway leads up to the structure and passes a stone foundation to the right. Large boulders are stacked around the structure and there are no trees or grass. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
A woman stands next to a corn field in Berkshire Fields, Massachusetts. The field is divided from the road by a wooden fence and the grass next to the road is almost covering the fence. Dense foliage covers the landscape to the right of the road and a church steeple can be seen in the background. The woman is wearing a long skirt, a button-up shirt and a flowery hat. Large hills can be seen in the background. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
A stone fence in Walkham, Massachusetts. The fence follows the path of a road to the right and has no infill to keep the stones in place. Parts of the wall have fallen down and need to be reconstituted. Several Four over Four style structures can be seen in the background and trees line the street on either side. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
Nantucket Harbor in Nantucket, Massachusetts. Ships are moored to the docks along the harbor and a shipped named, "Vera," can be seen in the foreground. Houses and other buildings sit on the banks of the harbor and follow New England architectural traditions. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
Village houses in Nantucket, Massachusetts. The houses are all New England style houses with varying forms and styles. A man talks to a child in the cobble stone street while several other children wait on the steps of the house in the foreground. Fences surround the properties that are built into the hills that the town rests on. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
Artemas Ward's house in Waterford, Maine. The house is a two story Four over Four style with two rear single story additions. The other houses on the street appear to be similar styles and a fence surrounds the Ward property. Trees cover the property and a dirt road passes in front of the house. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
A one-room school house in Waterford, Maine. Children sit at wooden bench style desks and they appear to be varying ages. The teacher helps a student in the middle of the classroom and a wood stove can be seen at the front of the room . Art work and a map cover the walls towards the back of the room. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
Low tide on the Connecticut River in Connecticut. Several row boats have been stranded on the river bottom until the tide comes back in. A small structure can be seen on the bank and several men walk around the rowboats. Trees and other foliage cover the banks of the river in the background. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
Young's Pond near Belknap Mountain in Belknap, New Hampshire. The landscape is very hilly and rocky with grass and trees covering the hills. Cleared fields can be seen at the base of the mountain and other ponds can be seen in the background. It is noted the picture was taken from the lowest ridge of the Belknap's.
Looking down of the landscape surrounding Belknap Mountain in Belknap, New Hampshire. Several ponds can be seen at the base of the mountain and trees cover the landscape. The ground is rocky and covered with grass. The landscape around the mountain is relatively flat with some hills.
Two boys stand on the summit of Belknap Mountain in Belknap New Hampshire. It is noted that the rock is very deteriorated and in piles around the existing stone formations. The boys are not wearing any shoes and are standing on one of the rock formations at the summit. Pine trees can be seen in the background.
Blocks of stone on the landscape in Gilmanton, New Hampshire. The blocks are slowly moving down the grade of the hill and are pinning other stone beneath their weight. It appears that the stones may have all been part of one formation that cracked and shifted over time. Lichen grows on the surface of the stones and large pine trees can be seen in the background.
Landscape in Gilmanton, New Hampshire. A stone wall can be seen in the foreground and grassy fields extend into the background. It is noted that the landscape patterns are caused by glacial grooves. Tree groves dot the landscape and there are no structures around.
An uncoursed fieldstone wall in Gilmanton, New Hampshire. The wall most likely signifies a boundary between properties but has been constructed on the slope of a hill so large sheets of rock periodically brace the other stone from falling down the slope. The stones have all been piled on top of each other and rely on friction and gravity to stay in place. Fields and several trees surround the wall.
2nd Empire Style house in New England. The house is an elaborate two story Four over Four structure with an extended two story front bay surrounding the main entrance and extending through the roof, which is a shingled Mansard roof style. Two interior chimney rise out of the ridge line on the roof and pedimented wall dormers can be seen on the roof. The front facade has a denticulated cornice and two story pilasters. The first floor windows are floor to ceiling height while the second story has more standard sized windows. Two wings extend off the side of the house and it appears that the structure is abandoned because the lawn is not maintained and the walkway is cracked. Several women can be seen looking in the windows of the house. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
Home of Ex-President Coolidge in Northampton, Massachusetts. Four steps lead up to the small portico surrounding the main entrance of the house. Canvas screens can be let down in order to shade the porch and a rocking chair can be seen sitting on the porch. The house may be a Tri-Gabled L style house with the main entrance being in the ell. An oriel window can be seen on the front facade. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
Monument in the Lexington Common in Lexington, Massachusetts. The monument was erected to mark the site of the first three meeting houses in the town. The monument reads, "Site of the first three meeting houses in Lexington. I. Built 1692 when the town was a parish of Cambridge II. Built 1713 on the incorporation of Lexington III. Built 1784, burned 1846. This spot is thus identified with the town's history for 150 years." Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
Statue of Captain John Parker in Lexington, Massachusetts. Captain John Parker led the American militia army against the British army in the Battle of Concord on April 19, 1775. He was a farmer and mechanic before he was the leader of the militia group. The statue depicts him standing on a boulder with a musket gun across his legs. The statue was constructed in 1900 by Henry Hudson Kitson and is part of the town common known as the Lexington Battle Green. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
Memorial at the end of the Old North Bridge in Concord, Massachusetts. Located on the eastern banks of the river, the obelisk reads, "Here on the 12 of April 1775 was made the first forcible resistance to British aggression. On the opposite stood the American militia. Here stood the invading army and on this spot the first of the enemy fell in the War of the Revolution which gave independence to the United States. In gratitude in God and in the love of Freedom this monument was erected. D. 1836." Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
Old North Bridge in Concord, Massachusetts. Part of the Minute Man National Historical Park, the Old North Bridge is the location of the Battle of Concord, the first battle of the American Revolution, started on April 19, 1775. Women can be seen walking across the bridge which appears to be poured cement and wooden side railing. Trees and other bushes cover the banks of the river. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
Statue of a Minute Man in Concord, Massachusetts. Originally designed and constructed by Daniel Chester French in 1875 to honor the Minute Men who helped win the Revolutionary War, the statue is now part of the Minute Man National Historical Park where the Revolutionary War began on April 19, 1775 between the American colonists and the British military. The memorial depicts a Minute Man next to a plow signifying the colonists dual roles at the country was founded. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
A sign in the Adams' garden at the house in Quincy, Massachusetts. The sign reads, "Yorkist Rose brought from England by Abigail Adams in 1788." Abigail Adams was the second First Lady and wife of John Adams, second president of the United States. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
The Adams mansion in Quincy, Massachusetts. The house is two stories with at least four roof dormers and nine bays. Ivy covers most of the front facade and the main entrance portico. Shutters are attached to all of the windows. The house was the residence of two American presidents and their descendents from 1720 to 1927. The house is now a protected historical park and a park of the National Park Service. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
The John Alden house in Duxbury, Massachusetts. It is noted that the house was originally constructed in 1653 and is appears to be a Four over Four style house with a rear ell addition. A large central chimney can be seen on the ridge line of the main house and a secondary chimney can be seen on the addition, which was most likely a kitchen area. Ivy covers the corner and side of the building and dirt paths can be seen surrounding the structure. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
Plymouth Rock in Plymouth, Massachusetts. The Plymouth Rock, inscribed with the year 1620, is said to mark the landing of the Mayflower Pilgrims in Plymouth when they traveled from England to the American colonies. The rock marks the entrance to Plymouth Harbor and it appears to have been restored by patching a crack in the rock near the year inscription. Water laps the shore where the rock is located and a fence has been installed to keep the rock safe from vandalism. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
The meeting of Lake Winnipesaukee and Alton Bay in Alton, New Hampshire. Dense foliage covers the rocky shoreline of the lake and grass can be see sticking out of the water in the shallows to the left. Lake Winnipesaukee and Alton Bay are both inland water basins in New Hampshire. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
A bronze and stone monument to fishermen in Gloucester, Massachusetts. The monument reads, "They that go down to the sea in ships. 1623-1923," and depicts a fisherman at the wheel of a ship. Several Four over Four style houses can be seen in the background. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
Sheets covering the drying racks in Gloucester Harbor, Massachusetts. The cod fillets can be seen drying on the wooden racks that are covered by canvas tarps to keep the fish out of the elements as it dries. The tarps are secured with ropes attached to the racks. Ship masts can be seen in the background along with several timber framed structures. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
Cod drying on wooden racks at the Gloucester Harbor in Massachusetts. The cod fillets are draped over the wooden cross sections on the racks to dry and cure. Several timber framed structures can be seen in the background, and are most likely businesses associated with the harbor. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
Cod drying on wooden racks at the Gloucester Harbor in Massachusetts. The cod fillets are draped over the wooden cross sections on the racks to dry and cure. Several timber framed structures can be seen in the background, and are most likely businesses associated with the harbor. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
Drying fishing nets in the Gloucester Harbor in Massachusetts. The large nets are draped over a wooden frame to dry. A car can be seen next to the nets and a building can be seen in the background. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
A man rows a small boat in the Gloucester Harbor in Massachusetts. It is noted he is a millionaire fish dealer. Several large fishing schooners can be seen moored to the docks around him. The schooner in the foreground is decorated with ornate detailing on the bow of the ship. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
A fishing schooner moored to a dock in Gloucester, Massachusetts. It is noted that this vessel is part of an Italian fleet. The ship is a relatively narrow wooden structure with two central masts. Large ropes secure the ship to the dock and men can be seen walking along the deck in the background. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
A potato field in Presque Isle, Maine. Four people can be seen standing between the rows of potato plants. It is noted that the plants are in bloom. The entire field covers several acres and the landscape is hill with mountains in the background. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
A tobacco barn in Broad Brook, Connecticut. After harvesting the tobacco leaves, they are hung over the rafters of the barn to cure and dry. The barn is an open-concept style to allow for airflow through the drying tobacco. The floorplan is most likely made of long walkways with no crib divisions to allow for better air flow. Vents can be seen on the side of the barn. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
Tobacco plants near House Point, Connecticut. Tobacco has been a staple crop in the United States since the 17th century, however, it was introduced to English settlers and travelers by the Native American's previous to this era. The plants appears to be flowering and grow in dense rows. Grasses obscure some of the plants. A water tower, trees, and power lines can be seen in the background. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
A young boy picks blueberries near Gilamanton, New Hampshire. Dense foliage covers the hillside and several types of trees and bushes can be identified. The blueberry bush that the boy is picking blueberries from is taller than him and is growing on the side of the hill by itself with not other bushes around it. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
Stone fence dividing a property east of Gilmanton, New Hampshire. A White Birch tree and Rowan trees grow next to the stone wall that is approximately three feet tall. The stones that make up the wall appear to be uncoursed fieldstone. A grassy field leads up to the wall. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
A Four over Four farm house between Laconia and Portsmouth in New Hampshire. The house is a typical Four over Four style with a rear ell addition that appears to be two or three rooms with five bays. A central chimney can be seen on the hipped roof of the main house and an unattached garage can be seen in the background. It is noted that this is a typical style of farmhouse for this region. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
A peanut field in Georgia. Rows of peanut plants can be seen extending down the several acre field. A grove of trees and a house sit in the middle of the field in the background.
A farmer drives a two house wagon team to sell a load of cotton in Georgia. The wagon is made of vertical boards and a net helps catch cotton falling off of the wagon on the back. The road is very rutted and sandy.
Cotton plant in Georgia. Cotton plants are a woody type of shrub bush that produces cotton fiber in bolls, or protective casing around the fiber. Cotton has been a prominent crop in the United States for approximately 200 years. The image shows several cotton plants with cotton still in the bolls of the plant and a piece of cotton on the ground near the plant. The soil is very dry and the plants have minimal leaves. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
A cotton field in Georgia. The ground appears to be very dry and the plants are shriveled. Trees define the property in the background and the field appears to be a couple of acres. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
Men standing around the entrance to the courthouse in Tuskegee, Alabama. Referred to as "loafers," the men are sitting in wooden spindle backed chairs and standing in the main entrance way of the courthouse. They are all wearing suit jacket and bowler hats. The building appears to be in some disrepair due to window panes missing above the doorway and piles of stone around the foundation of the structure. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
Two men in rowboats on the Miami River in the Everglades of Florida. A man with a large beard can be seen standing on a wooden ramp that reaches into the river and his boat is loaded with crates and other cargo waiting to be taken to the market. The second man is sitting in a rowboat in the middle of the river. Trees cover the banks of the river and dense foliage covers the ground. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
A man can be seen on a wooden ladder picking oranges near the St. John's River in Florida. The orange tree branches reach down to the ground and the trees are approximately 15' tall. Three wooden crates can be seen in the bottom left corner of the picture. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
A girl carries a wooden barrel of water from the village pump near the Suwanee River in Florida. She is wearing a plaid dress and a head wrap that helps support the water bucket she balances on her head. Wooden fences can be seen in the background along with a Porched Tidewater house with a chimney on the gabled end of the house. The path's near the fences and the house appear to be sandy. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
An African American schoolhouse near the Suwanee River in Florida. A girl can be seen walking toward the schoolhouse, which appears to be a one or two room timber framed structure. The roof is falling in and the vertical beams that make up the walls are deteriorating. Two men can be seen outside of the school house and the foliage is overgrown surrounding the structure. Slide labeled with text, "Made by G.R. Swain, 713 E. University Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan." Swain was staff photographer at U of M from 1913 to 1947.
Mountain landscape with rocky peaks and eroded piles of rock at the base of the range. Pine trees grow at the base of the mountains and are partially covered by falling rocks and boulders. Deposit lines can be seen in the exposed portion of the peaks.
Streetscape of a mountain pass descending from Brunig to Meiringen in Switzerland. Pine trees offer shade on the roadway and a large rock retention wall can be seen to the right. Mountains can be seen in the background.
Photostat sketch of a house built on the banks of a river in the tropic woods of west Africa. The house has a thatch roof and is built on piers in case the river rises. Dense vegetation covers the bank of the river.
Overlooking the roofs of houses in Matanzas, Cuba. It is noted the picture was taken from the San Carlos hotel. Most of the roofs are clay tiled and have rooftop patios. Mountains can be seen in the background.
River landscape in Wisconsin. It is noted this is the Dominica Brook. Water cascades over exposed boulders in the riverbed and dense vegetation covers the banks.
Grassy landscape to the east of Ypsilanti, Michigan. A portion of the field has eroded so the exposed soil of the hill no longer has grass growing on it. Fences divide the different agricultural fields and separate the dirt roadway from the fields.
Mountainscape of Mt. Langley in the Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountain range. It is noted that the peak is at 14,042' and the picture shows most of the peaks around the mountain are snowcapped. There is no vegetation.
Landscape of a desert in Arizona. Two large Saguaro cacti and several large bushes dominate over the other vegetation in the area. Mountains rise in the background.
Two men paddle a canoe on the Jericho Ditch. Dense vegetation surrounds the narrow ditch and the water is slow-moving. The men are both wearing formal suits and hats.
Overlooking Lake Winnipiseogee in New Hampshire. Several islands can be seen in the middle of the lake and the steep banks of the hills around the lake can be seen in the background. Trees and other vegetation cover the hill in the foreground and the terrain is mostly rolling hills.
The remnants of a landslide in the Canadian Rockies. A large mountain rises in the background and it is noted this is the source of the landslide. Large boulders have been deposited in the valley in the foreground. Trees can be seen at the base of the mountain.
Landscape of an ancient beach line. Men walk the perimeter of the forest where presumably the water reached. The flat landscape in the foreground is covered with grass and other vegetation and the forested portions of the hills rise around the ancient water line.
Hilly landscape of agricultural fields. The hills are covered with grass and are likely used for grazing. Wooden fences divide the fields and several trees offer shade along the fences rows, but the land has mostly been clear cut.
A derailed train in Charleston, South Carolina. It is noted the train was derailed after an earthquake. Three men stand next to the train engine and two are sitting on the car behind the engine. A dense forest can be seen in the background and powerline run beside the rail line in the foreground.
A rocky deforested mountain landscape in the Shan-si province in China. It is noted that because of deforestation the lower landscape in the foreground is covered in boulders that have fallen from the fields above. Stepped agriculture fields can be seen to the left.
Streetscape in Cuba. Large date palm trees grow behind the block wall surrounding a house in the background. It is noted that this type of plant is rare in Cuba. The street is covered with rocks and grass and is flooded. Vegetation grows on the stone wall to the right.
Streetscape with outdoor eating areas and patios for the storefronts. A woman walks in the street in the foreground and people sit at tables, enjoying sitting under canvas overhangs. A restaurant or hotel called, "Alachope," sits on the corner of the building and it appears to be spring or summer because the trees have their leaves.
Streetscape overlooking Negaunee Hill. Several houses have been constructed along the dirt roadway and are all varying sizes. Two wooden wagons are parked under a tree to the right and a wooden post holds a taut cable in the foreground. Rocky hills can be seen behind the houses and the landscape is covered with grass.
Overlooking the river in Marquette, Michigan. It is noted the picture was taken down river from the Dead River Rapids. Rocks and boulders stick up out of the water, which rushes around them creating a strong current. A large rock formation can be seen on the bank to the right, and trees grow out of the top. Dense vegetation covers both banks and large tree trunks can be seen stacked on the bank further down the river.
Mountainscape with a large glacier in the foreground. Rocky peaks rise up around the glacier and are mostly snow capped. Fissures are being created as the glacier moves down the mountain, picking up rocks and sediment as it erodes the peaks below. Fog obscures a portion of the mountain to the left.
