Acadia National Park - Old Farm: Station Nine

The transcript discusses the term 'hortensis' used by English Gentry to express a love for gardening. It describes the Old Farm grounds as seen by Beatrix Farrand, highlighting the beauty of a paper Birch and white spruce. The tall trees along the waterfront create an illusion of a cliff, enhancing the perceived height of the hill where the house stands.

What visual effect do the tall trees along the old farm waterfront create?

How does the height of the hill on which the house stands affect its appearance?