Hurricane Ian forced change. I spent six years sandwiched inside Big Carlos Pass, Lover’s Key, Fort Myers Beach, and an estuary dotted with bushy mangrove islands. Activities alternated between crunchy beach walks and quiet mangrove strolls. Raccoons outnumbered people. Ospreys slumbered on the railing of my condo rental.
Sunsets and spirits were consumed. During the day, I loved to tote a book, loop around the mangrove, and read on a bench. If I read quietly, a raccoon might scamper by. If I read aloud, my listeners might include manatees. Once, a stray dolphin huffed and breached in the shallows of the mangrove, inches away from my feet. I closed my book in surprise.
Now, Marco Island is a new chapter. Follow my feet…
Stay tuned!
The hurricane damage is horrific and so sad.
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Hurricane Ian was devastating, so much damage. I hope all can back back to normal for the residents and the wildlife. Love the images, and your bird photos. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, enjoy your day and the week ahead.
The devastation was incredible, at a level I doubt anyone could have foreseen. Sadly, these storms are going to get worse, not better.
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The scale of the damage caused by the storm was unimaginable. It is so sad. Your sunset and mist scenes are lovely, and also the birds, and sun kissed russet grass captures.
All the best.
Love the fog picture, and the cute painted shell!
Hurricane Ian devastated a huge part of Florida. It is very sad indeed, hitting so close to home (Tampa Bay area). We have cruised up and down the Florida peninsula, but missed the Ten Thousand Islands.
Hurricanes are devastating. Your photos though are lovely.
Your photos of the birds (6) is completely stunning. I looked for such a long time trying to figure out how you did it. Wonderful.
It’s reassuring to see that nature, at least, is rebounding after the storm. The human suffering will be more difficult to overcome, so I hope recovery goes well for you.
Hard for me to even imagine the hurricane damage, being on the west coast. Hopefully, the repairs and rebuilds will be done so as to withstand future hurricanes and minimize human suffering. Beautiful photos.
Images #4 and #6 are amazing! Did you use a wide angle lens? Shell photo is such fun. Lately, folks leave painted rocks around and they are being moved around by travelers. Perhaps shells are doing that also.
Wow, the devastation is immense. I don’t know how such huge areas can come back.
I love the rest of your photographs.