I just had the pleasure of spending two lovely and serene days at one of my favorite places, Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary. . . . As always, I found this to be true: “Photo opportunities are available at every turn of the boardwalk trail”~!
“Visitors will find a gentle, pristine wilderness that dates back about 600 years. A 2.25-mile boardwalk meanders through pine flatwood, wet prairie, around a marsh, and finally into the largest old-growth bald cypress forest in North America.”
Birder's Journey 
stunning colors!!! what wonders!
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You’re so right, Yishai. One marvelous wonder of HaShem after another!!
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Thanks for the reminders of the floral beauty of this wonderful spot.
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Thanks for enjoying it vicariously. It’s incredible in every season, and changes every day.
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Oh, that’s a fabulous place, so glad you got to spend some time there. I love your images of the log dividing the duck weed/no duck weed sides of water, and the vines cross-crossing the tree.
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Thanks, Ellen! I’m so glad you commented about the ‘dividing log’ ☺️. That division struck me as such a unique visual.
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So much to enjoy here. Lovely photos!
It seems trees keep on giving😊
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Exactly, Belinda – well said! And the continuous singing of the birds 🎶 … I must add some audio next time.
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Noice!
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It was really heavenly, Berny, as I mentioned to you then!🤗
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Beautiful. 😊
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It truly was a beautiful time, Irene!
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How lovely! Been traveling and looking forward to being back in our tropical paradise again!
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I’m not quite sure if you’ve posted any pictures from your travels, Pam… It has been a while. I look forward to seeing what you’re up to. Am I right in assuming your Purple Martins have flown?
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Yes they finished up. Been crazy busy. We are home now and have lots to post about seeing the volcano in Iceland!
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Wow!!! Can’t wait to see!
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Great thing that you’re following your feelings about Nature, discovering how much beauty is in every inch of the world! Fantastic photos, Carol. 🙂
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Very lovely thing to say HJ! Thank you so much ☺️
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It looks like a place where one could easily spend more than two days!
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Definitely, Tanja! They have special programs and guided walks, too, for those who are interested.
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Beautiful photographs!
Corkscrew is a very special place indeed.
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Thanks so much, Wally. I even decided to join the Friends of Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary this trip, because I feel so strongly about supporting their efforts.
Also…. It only takes a few visits to add up to the total cost of the yearly membership☺️
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Beautiful morning series, BJ! These images brought me smiles. 🙂
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I was honestly smiling the whole morning myself, Amy!☺️
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Thanks for this evocative post with its beautiful photos. I almost felt like I was walking with you …
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I’m so glad, Carol! I do believe you would’ve enjoyed it as much as I did. I really should post at least one of the little audio clips of all the marvelous birdsong accompanying me on my walk!
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The birdsong would add such a lovely dimension. I imagine the scents in the swamp must be pretty significant too!
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You’re absolutely right about the scents, Carol. In terms of the Birdsong, I was purposely capturing snippets of it in various locations and fully intended to insert some in the blog post. Then I totally forgot! Maybe I’ll figure out a way to use them with some photos until I can get back there again. ☺️
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I look forward to hearing it.
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Breathtakingly LUSH!
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A great description, Yaffa. It certainly was!
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