Transisition

Deep Creek

Reflection

The point of view is a bit confusing at first... this is a reflection in still standing water with a few plants above the surface, most notably the orange leaf. A cloudy gray sky adds to the mood.

Durbin Creek

Seed pod

A walk in the park

Marshland island

There's one in every crowd

Manatees

When the ocean cools the manatees in Florida seek the warmth of the natural springs that stay at a constant 72 degrees F. Blue Spring State park sees them congregate by the hundreds this time of year... in fact the park officials estimated there were 600 in the spring the day we visited.

Spanish moss on live oak

Handsome fellow

Fresh is overrated

A little deviation from my usual 1:1 square photos.

Bird Island boardwalk

Bird Island is a small but worthy oasis nessessled behind the public library in Ponte Vedra. True to its name there are always a large number of birds in the trees and in the water as well as several species of turtles. The park also has a maze and paths though the verdant native plantings. 

Mushroom forest

 

Although they might not appear tiny in this close-up, these little fungi popped up overnight in a planter on our patio. They do not last long but leave behind spores to propagate more of their kind. Have no idea of the species but they are fascinating little plants.

Swimmer

Blue herron nest

Salt marsh

Tangle

Fascinating rhythm

The growth rings of natural wood degrade and weather in such a way as to create patterns that would be difficult to produce in any other way.

Expired but standing

Sometimes that is how I feel. :-)