Photo of the Week

Freshly watered potted peppers glisten in the summer sun at SIW produce stand on S. Creek Road in Pennsbury Township. The stand is still open during the Twin Bridges closure.

A lone turtle takes some time to bask in solitude under the summer sun.

After days of rain, high winds and water, the Brandywine looks calm and peaceful under sunny skies.

Water falls from the spillway at Newlin Grist Mill Park. Overflow from the large fishing pond empties into a smaller one.

A trio of horses wait for their evening meal.

It’s a Chadds Ford thing, paddling down the Brandywine Creek near the Brandywine River Museum of Art. Always a good idea to wear a hat.

A young family of ducks shows that they can deal with the rain.

A kayaker uses a cellphone camera to photograph a blue heron as it takes to the air.

Having a party in the creek is one way to beat the heat on a hot and muggy extended Independence Day weekend.

An egret launches itself into the air.