Swamplands

Curves can be Dangerous

Mystic Dream

The effort involved in unloading an eighty pound kayak from the roof of my jeep, getting all the gear loaded up in the dark paid off this morning. Early morning light and fog lit up the trees beautifully for a fleeting dream like moment.

The Young Ones II

This morning, the sunlight back lit this young tree, and as the mist rose, creating an amazingly beautiful scene.

Behind the Fog

After several days of overcast skies thanks to Zeta, the skies have finally cleared and there has been fog early mornings. Needless to say these are ideal conditions for swamp photography.

Fall Tapestry

As the morning progressed, the fog dissipated and the early morning sun briefly lit up this area of the trees.

Mystic Light

I had an amazing opportunity to explore some additional wetlands in the eastern half of the country this year. There was a cold snap early season which led to some amazing morning fog. The early morning light backlighting these magnificent cypress trees was a sight to behold. One of my favorites from the trip.

The Land of Gentleness

I fell in love with this tree as I must have circled it multiple times in my kayak trying different compositions.

Missing Leaves

There is not a lot of color this year apparently due to browning of cypress trees - probable cause, Cypress Looper "worms" that defoliate trees. I felt that this composition still works in spite of the missing leaves.

Dawn on the Bayou

The last few days have been a mad rush getting up early in the morning, driving to the launch site, getting the kayak unloaded and rigged, and then kayaking in the dark to location. The rewards however, have been worthwhile as this morning there was fog and a few clouds in the sky that lit up predawn.

The Trio

These trees lit up beautifully in the fog creating an ethereal moment.

Sunrise on the Bayou

This morning's sunrise was cloudless but still beautiful nonetheless. I am tired from all the kayaking but still happy with the fruits of my labor.