Tag: Louisiana
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Primeval Lands
in: Travel
I’ve already had a few posts on the topic of Louisiana Swamps (Cypress Trees,Barred Owl , Swamp). I expect this is the last one including shots taken on Lake Martin, near Lafayette Louisiana. All but one of my pictures is presented in black and white (Swamp is the exception). To me the swamps felt like a place from another…
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Opportunities
in: Travel
Beyond the planned wildlife and landscape pictures other opportunities emerged during our travels. One theme that emerged was trees. It is difficult to ignore the magnificent Live Oaks so prevalent across the South, especially those surrounding the traditional plantation house.
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An Opening onto the Beach
in: Travel
Although I have been on a leave of absence since early January, I have continued to remain an employee, until today. Tomorrow is my first day as a retiree. Over the last few years I have found that my interests and priorities have changed and that work no longer fuels these. This has lead to an…
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Change
in: Travel
In the wetlands a difference in elevation of just a meter can change the nature of the ground from wet to dry. This has dramatic impact on what will grow and what will not. Within a couple meters one elevation can grow grasses and the other trees. The difference in ground level leaves one submerged in water the…
