http://www.timesunion.com/news/article/Outdoors-Paddle-and-Hike-2181623.php
set in motion a swirl of color
swirl: twisting or spiraling
black-and-white checkered bird
checkered: pattern of alternating squares; varying
we again spied the summit
spied: to have observed, furtively
my disappointment dissipated
dissipated: dispersed
vacant campsite for a swim
vacant: empty
This article is about a trip to the Adirondacks, and uses many words to describe the natural condition of the parks and the observation one uses to enjoy the scenery. The "checkered bird" and "swirl of color" are both phrases used by the author to describe smooth motions and textures found in nature, showing differentiation and transience. Even the quote "my disappointment dissipated" makes me feel like I am reading about nature. The author uses many other terms to describe the vast expanse of the parks, such as "spied" as opposed to "saw", and shows its area by using "vacant", which gives it a sense of being more spacious.
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