Two generations out for a paddle
I think this was grampa and grandson, although it may have been dad and son, out for a ride in their canoe.
OK. But are they paddling on a lake or a pond? Jacob asked me last week what the difference between a lake and a pond is, and that is a very good question.
Some people say a pond is man-made and a lake is made by Mother Nature. Hmmm. I know of many lakes that are man-made, so that cannot ALWAYS be true. Lake Scugog west of where I live is man-made, for example.
Other people say a lake is big and a pond is small. OOPS! Apparently this is not necessarily so either. There's a lake in New York State (sorry the lake's name escapes me) that is smaller than the local mill pond.
And still others say a pond is shallow enough for sunlight to reach the bottom at it greatest depth. Maybe so, I'm not sure.
I'm guessing there is no definitive answer. Do if it's called a pond, it's a POND. If it's called a lake...well, you get the picture.
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13 comments:
Interesting question and there doesn't seem to be a satisfactory answer. Nonetheless, your photograph is very pleasing :-)
Cool capture ~ and a great way to spend time together :)
whatever it is it's a nice way to spend some time together.
I have always wondered what the difference is too. I like the soft ripples in the water.
Hi EG, thanks for all information, this picture is wonderful and I think it would be father and son! :)
And a pond! :)
Hugs
Léia
Its nice to see two generations enjoying each others company. There is a lot to learn about both generations.
I think it comes down to whoever named it first. I read that about the difference between a creek, brook, river etc--you see where I am going here. Whoever got there first.
BTW: I wish I could send you a ton of rain because we have two ton of the wet stuff. MB
Whatever it is ... looks like a nice lake/pond/place to be!!!!
Enjoyable is what it is....
I don't think a pond needs to be man-made.
But I"m not 100 percent sure. ;-)
nice photo of the two generations
now you have me wondering about the difference between a creek and a brook LOL
the photo is lovely
very touching
I hope they're having a good conversation
...and what about a river and a stream??
tee hee
I was kayaking in Australia on a man made volume of water. It was very big, and the Australians call it a lake.
if the Queen grows older everytime people celebrate her birthday, she must be really old LOL, I am glad to have Monday off for her birthday.
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