Yesterday we went to Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary in southwest southern Florida and found lots of texture. How convenient because Cee is calling for “texture” this week. The sanctuary has a two and a half mile boardwalk that goes through a bald cypress forest – the largest one in North America.
It took us over 4 hours because the 4 sets of eyes were continually seeing something to examine or photograph. Here are some of the textures I captured. Click on one of the photos to see as a slide show and to read captions.
Lichen on the bench hubby was using to wait for me.
Green anole keeping an eye on what I was doing.
Spider web way up in a tree.
Egret looking for supper in a pond covered with algae.
Barred owl asleep high in a tree.
Alligator sunning on the edge of a pond.
To see more of the entries to Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge go to:
http://www.ceephotography.com/2013/04/02/cees-fun-foto-challenge-textures/#
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BEAUTIFUL! What a wonderful place. I need to go…. NOW! 🙂
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It truly is. It has two and half miles of beautiful boardwalk through the swamp with multiple ecosystems. We only went once and I’m looking forward to another trip next winter/spring.
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I like the varieties of texture images, Pat. Well done.
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Thanks a bunch, Amy.
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Pat_ These are all fantastic pictures & great textures!
Gosh – I don’t know whick one I love most. I’m thinking I better say Alligator as to not upset it.
But- in a whisper I dare say the web & warped tree trunk. 😉
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We were very respectful – and stayed on the boardwalk.
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Great texture finds and great place!
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so pretty as usual:)
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Thanks, Yassmin. 🙂
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Nice pix, but i definitely shouldn’t like to meet that alligator!
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He was BIG!
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Your photos are great!! Love the close up of the bark and the spiderweb the best!
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I was really surprised that I ended up with a good shot of the spider web. It was a ways away and I had to hold my camera to get the right angle. The other shots had a lot of movement. I was lucky the sun hit it just right to make it sparkle. Thanks for the nice comment.
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You,re welcome!!
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I love these pictures. Reminds me of the time I spent in some of Florida`s wildlife parks.
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I am just starting to visit them during our winter stay – and we are really having fun learning of this new environment. Thanks for visiting and especially for leaving a comment. 🙂
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These are great textures!!!! Love them all.
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Thanks, Cee. I love having you visit! 🙂
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