Monday, September 19, 2016

The Glades


This peaceful walk interrupted my on-going Panama posts. It weaved its way in. We always stop at this path south of Naples, Florida to bird watch. It's right before you turn off for Fackahatchee Swamp. And you'll see a lot more birds and serene Florida beauty. Especially if you are an early bird. Literally. And if the morning is misty, there's photo magic....













I just love these sparkling webs! Nature's diamonds fluttering against the patchwork swamp.


There's a platform for great viewing. And we're almost always by ourselves. A bonus.

Even the spiders weren't at home!



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42 comments:

NCSue said...

Great shots - I especially like the dewy spider webs.
Thanks for linking up at http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2016/09/the-man-in-moon.html

Unknown said...

wonderful pictures. The heron in the haze is magic
Greetings Falk

Mitzi said...

Raindrops on spider webs...aren't they just the best????

Lady Fi said...

Gorgeous shots of the mist and those webs.

Saša S. said...

Marvelous photos.

Don Urness said...

Absolutely wonderful

Lisa Pomerantz said...

Oh those spider webs are gorgeous! Lovely photos! #Image-in-ing

cutnut said...

Your photos have a etherial quality to them and that spider web is fantastic!

eileeninmd said...

Hello, looks like a great place for birding. I will have to add this to my list of places to visit. Great series of photos. Happy Tuesday, enjoy your day!

DJan said...

What wonderful captures! At first I was oohing and ahhhing over the misty bird reflections, and then came the dessert of all those diamonds of dew! Thank you, Sharon. :-)

DUTA said...

You're a great nature photographer!You do great honor to God's creation, and you deserve a divine reward for that.

Findlay Wilde said...

Absolutely stunning pictures.

Sallie (FullTime-Life) said...

I'm adding this to our 'must go next season' list, although I probably won't get there as early in the morning as I should. Thanks for the beautiful reminders.

Kay L. Davies said...

Oh, those webs of diamond drops...exquisite. I wish I were an early bird, so that I could capture things that are gone later in the day.
Beautiful photos!
Kay
An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel

Anu said...

Beautiful photos! Have a nice week!

Lea said...

A wonderful series of photos! Love the spider webs!

namaki said...

A beautiful serie !

Anonymous said...

Dreamy and peaceful scenes, Sharon! Makes me want to be there. "Alone" is a bonus when you normally live near the crowds:)

Claire MW said...

Those spider web shots are stunning. I can't decide if I'm more enchanted by the spider webs or the mist shrouding the herons. Such beauty - thank you for sharing!

Tweedles -- that's me said...

Wow, wow,, wow

beautiful photos!
love
tweedles

Unknown said...

Beautiful mood in these photos. <3

Ruth said...

You photos are so pretty. Swamps are some of the things we do not have here in Los Angeles. Great variety of birds and wildlife. Love the cobweb photos.

carol l mckenna said...

Very creative shots of the Glades and nature and its gems!

Happy Weekend to you ~ ^_^

betty-NZ said...

Seeing these lovely sights would certainly put a spring in my step! What awesome scenery and that spider web is just gorgeous with the drops on it.

Unknown said...

What a beautiful place! I love the waterdrops in the web.

Linda Hensley said...

Beautiful! Obviously I'm not alone in admiring the spiderweb :)

eileeninmd said...

Hello, I love all the beautiful birds and pretty scenery!

Thank you for linking up and sharing your critters. Happy Saturday, enjoy your weekend!

Unknown said...

Amazing photos...love the fish, and the crow, and the ....all of them really!

TexWisGirl said...

dreamy shots! just beautiful!

Rajesh said...

Beautiful and scenic place.

Anonymous said...

Florida is not my favorite state, (too hot, too muggy) but it really can be quite stunning. Your spider web captures are beautiful. They look like a string of pearls. You captured the beauty of the landscape really well in your photos.

Lisa @ LTTL

ifthethunderdontgetya™³²®© said...

The birds are great, and the dew drops on the spider webs are fantastic!
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~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

I would love to go to this preserve! Love the reflections you got and those webs! Beautiful photos!

Peabea Scribbles said...

Thank you for sharing the scenery photos. Love it because I most likely will never get a visit there. The spider web looks like jewels or clear pearls.

visiting from LTTL

Lisa Mallette Photography said...

Look like such a peaceful place! Love the effect fog gives to photos. It gives the sense of "quiet" and everything is "still." ~Lisa

Captured by Jade said...

Love the misty morning scenes and the macro shots of the spider web - such beautiful captures!

Lisa @ Two Bears Farm said...

Love that spider web! Swamps are so interesting.

Alycia~Quiltygirl said...

Beautiful !!! I especially like the dewy spiderwebs!!

Anni said...

Mourning the loss of our beloved kitty, Winston, this will be a short visit today...Beautiful photos from the misty morn and lovely, tranquil settings to the awesome web art.

Thanks for linking in this week, Sharon, at I'd Rather B Birdin'.

Tweedles -- that's me said...

We love every sing photo.. they are all fantastic!
The marshes,, and spider webs.,, just everything!
love
tweedles

Anonymous said...

The sparkly webs are beautiful! Thanks for sharing at #WanderfulWednesday

Pat Tillett said...

I know I've said it before, but you are SO DARN talented! Gorgeous photos!