subtle signs of fall in the southern swamp

Gallery: Man & NaturePosted November 3, 20041,898 views13 comments

Inevitably the spiders and frogs and various other critters are beginning to hide as the mood changes down here in the swamp. At the least provocation of cool weather, the Cypresses start to turn to that familiar tawny red before losing their foliage sometime before Christmas, while many of the other plants hang on to varying shades of green. Shot at Northlake Nature Center just outside of Mandeville, LA, last weekend. Olympus E-1, Zuiko Digital 14-54 @14, 1/4 second at f8, ISO 100.

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13 comments

Comment posted by Ronnie Gaubert on November 3, 2004 at 8:46 PM

Bill,

Very nice!!!! You captured a good feel of early fall in a South Louisiana swamp. The filtered light and hint of red in the foliage are very appealing. I also like the board walk entering at the bottom and dragging your eye into the dense foliage of the cypress trees. Maybe I'm a bit biased of this type of scene but I think this is a superb image.

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Comment posted by Steve Heironymus on November 3, 2004 at 9:02 PM

Awesome! <br>What a mood this sets.

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Comment posted by Ed Cordes on November 3, 2004 at 9:29 PM

Beautiful, wish I could visit. Upstate NY is a little far for a drive.

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Comment posted by Peter Nelson on November 3, 2004 at 9:58 PM

Excellent image! I really like the boardwalk as well. Love the detail of this scene.

Peter Nelson

Registered on October 26, 2004, 82 Posts, 133 Comments

Comment posted by Kent Staubus on November 3, 2004 at 10:47 PM

Lots of people (including me) try these kinds of shots, only to discover how difficult they are to pull off well. You did exactly that though. You recognized outstanding light and were wise to capture it! The fact you were able to make a great composition with it really makes this image grab you.

Kent in SD

Registered on November 11, 2003, 121 Posts, 2098 Comments

Comment posted by Kathy Odiorne on November 4, 2004 at 12:24 AM

I love the subtle colors, and the boardwalk really draws the viewer in. Sonething about the quality of light makes me think of Thomas Kincaid. Nicely done.

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Comment posted by beth summer on November 4, 2004 at 9:09 AM

I'll ditto the above comments, Bill. Exposure is right on and love the comp. Nicely executed

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Comment posted by Randy Harrison on November 6, 2004 at 7:26 AM

Bill,
The comp here is a killer. It really draws me in. I love the woods so much and this one really sucks me in.

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Comment posted by Nathan Buck on November 6, 2004 at 11:15 AM

Wow Bill, great depth and detail in this shot. I love the boardwalk that leads me through this image. This is a beautiful shot. Well done.

Nathan

Registered on November 1, 2003, 1101 Posts, 13589 Comments

Comment posted by Bill Leggett on November 6, 2004 at 10:48 PM

I really appreciate the comments on this. I'm not sure how well we "swampers" could portray the flora and fauna so alive and well around these parts without such easy access. Glad y'all liked it - one of my recent favorites.

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Comment posted by Walter Rowe on November 8, 2004 at 5:02 PM

Excellent image! I can feel the humidity all the way up here in Maryland!

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Comment posted by Jayne Caruso on November 17, 2004 at 11:16 PM

Great shot! I feel like I'm standing on the boardwalk.

Registered on November 17, 2004, 66 Posts, 373 Comments

Comment posted by Buck Ward on November 22, 2004 at 10:44 PM

There are cypress swamps and boardwalks in my neck of the woods, too. I've attempted a few shots of this ilk myself, but nothing that could touch this. Super.

Registered on December 8, 2003, 96 Posts, 1917 Comments