This is the Swift Creek Reservoir in Midlothian, Virginia. This is the scene of an untouched landscape, renewed each day. It is a scene devoid of construction and heavy machinery. There are no buildings or corporations to cover this beautiful landscape. There is no sign pointing out a half of deal on a McDouble. No Burger Kings, no Arby’s, no Taco Bells. Rather, just a body of water where you can actually have it your way. It is the untamed body of water that constantly creates mystery. It provides the most aesthetic scenes from sunrise to sunset, and welcomes anyone who wishes to use it without discrimination. This body of water provides more than any computer or smart phone could ever generate. It is one application with endless options. Whether you are alone on a kayak or taking an outing on a pontoon with family and friends, this body of water is full of activities.On this reservoir, people are not brought together by friend requests or status, but by physical interaction and verbal communication. This large public space is the unowned, unchangeable body of water that is immune to branding. No matter how hard Nike will try to make its check on this territory, the water will merely wash it away, where the explorer is free escape from the commercial world into adventure the reservoir.
This is right by my house. It is one of the most beautiful things about the area of Midlothian that I live in. I have gone swimming in this, fishing in this, spent most of my life around it. Since we aren't near any water it is a nice refreshing scene to look at while driving to and from my house. When I graduate, I can't wait to spend more time on it because it is just something about it that makes me feel calm. (Brittney Burgess)
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