I toured the Cypress Slough in Fort Myers last month alone and brought only a book and my camera. But, as always, when basking in nature, I came away with much more than I entered with. Peace. Wonder. Photos. Follow my lens…
I love this photo! It looks like a painting.
The ubiquitous Ibis.
Serenity.
Nature is the best Christmas gift, besides books!
If you missed last week’s Shark Valley post, be sure to backtrack and check it out. It was a memorable day.
Hello,
Looks like a great place to enjoy nature. Great captures of the Heron, Egret and the Ibis.
I like the turtles too! Thank your for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, enjoy your day and have a great week ahead.
That looks like alligator heaven! So much wildlife in this place. Love the birds.
So lush and lovely and colorful, brimming with life.
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Delightful photos!
What a lovely place to spend time.
Wow, great pics! That rattlesnake pic is incredible.
Hello Sharon – I feel a very Zen Wren having joined you for this beautiful wander in nature in your alligator neighbourhood – we’re used to the crocs & snakes in Australia, so no worries there, although we do prefer the turtles and birds! It’s been lovely following your lens – happy days!
Wren x
What a peaceful place!
Nature really does have a way of leaving us feeling refreshed.
Your photos are incredibly beautiful, Sharon!
Never been to an swamp. My granddaughter always get a book for Christmas.
Beautiful place of nature.
I just love swampy areas like this, snakes and all. I grew up out west so marshes, the critters that live in them, and such are still exotic to me.
Beautiful photos.
Beautiful photos. Not sure what kind of snake that is, but I would keep my distance!
Wow, I think I need to revisit Shark Valley! Happy Holidays to you and yours.
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I think I’ve been near this preserve but never visited it. It’s good to see some of these birds again. I don’t remember blue turtles. I do remember sea turtles and sea turtle season-it may have been down near Punta Gorda. Is it just a trick of lighting or are these shells really blue? Enjoyed your photos. Wishing you Happy Holidays.
What a great set of pictures. Is it normal to see a snake that late in the year?
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