This cluster of azalea blooms were a bright spot as the shadows deepened just before sundown on a recent evening at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens. An “old photo” treatment takes us back in time.
March 21, 2020
Azaleas and Foot Bridge, an Aged View
Category Archives: Landscape
The Long White Bridge, Backside
After walking the dike I came up the back side of the Long White Bridge at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens and was pleased to see azaleas making a statement.
One More Minute
until dark.
What is time when you are 3?
Into the Woods
Leaving Lodge Pond at Donnelley Wildlife Mangement Area feels like stepping into a mysterious world.
January 25, 2020
Early Seeding Maple
A maple tree stands on this small island, actually more of a struggle, as it doesn’t stand straight and there isn’t much more to it than what you see here in this image taken this week. This tree is an early bloomer, and a variety with bright red seed pods.
Finding a bird in the right light tucked in among these bright maple seeds is a treat. The next two images were taken a few weeks ago on a windy day when most of the wading birds were staying low. The light wasn’t great but I couldn’t resist the red.
A small flock of White Ibis has had this island on their daily route for most of the winter. I often see them sticking out of the pine trees on the far end of the island and was happy to spot these two on the trail side.
Gadwall
A few Gadwalls have been hanging out at Ravenswood Pond for the winter. They have been pretty quick to move to the middle or far side of the pond if they sense any human activity. On this day this small group took their time passing by me.
They will be heading out soon on their spring migration.
This scene is looking the length of this rectangular, man-made pond. The “skinny tree” I sometimes mention is hosting a Great Blue Heron and can be made out on the right.
There is duck weed all around the pond and some other bright green pond vegetation has thrived on the right-hand side.
Sunset, Palm Trees
Setting sun, palm trees, not much more you can say. Well, a bird would have been a nice addition.
Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge
December 29, 2019
Golden Sunset, a Boat and a Bird
The boat and bird seemed suspended in time, barely moving.
Neither was going to reach its destination before the sun went down.
Sanibel Island, FL
January 2, 2020
Follow The Leader
The sun was going down behind me as I looped back by the pond where I had photographed the Mottled Duck pair and Tricolored Heron.
I took some landscape images and then realized the ducks and heron were still there, in the tall grass.
The Tricolored Heron started working his way back out into the open.
And the ducks followed him.
The heron continued to wade and the ducks swam behind, all in a row.
Sundown on 2019
- The sun slipped below the horizon with very little fanfare tonight from my vantage point on the western coast of Florida.
It’s a wrap. Thanks for following along and all of your comments throughout 2019. Best wishes for a peaceful and safe 2020.
