Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Withlacoochee & Rainbow Rivers

We would spend four days/nights camping at Rainbow Springs State Park in Dunnellon, FL. During the day, we explored the Withlacoochee and Rainbow Rivers. It would be mostly sunny and hot, with afternoon showers.

At night, the full moon was suspended high in the October sky. It was surrounded by a halo of orange red clouds. The Blood Moon cast its subtle, illusive light over our campsite.

Each morning, a symphony of birds filled the air with serenade...welcoming the new day. At times, a crow joined with a raucous call...greeting or warning?






A quiet walk in Micanopy, FL...

Paynes Prairie Preserve

Florida's first preserve, located in Micanopy. Beautiful, peaceful...


Alligator on Lake Wauberg

Silver River State Park

Silver River State Park in Ocala, FL
Hawk takes flight early one evening.


Pileated Woodpecker

Rainbow River May 2009

Rainbow River in Dunnellon, FL is always beautiful....It's a spring fed river that flows for more than 5 miles, eventually joining with the Withlacoochee. Crystal clear and the water is cool!










Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Captain




"I think we've run aground mates"!





Rainbow River, Dunnellon, FL

Friday, April 17, 2009

Renewal


Spring, the season for renewal...

Starting today, the past is over,













all perceived hurts are forgiven,
and I will cease to blame.

Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Circle B Bar Reserve

It was sunny and a cool breeze blew over the marsh. It seemed a nice day for a ride before lunch. A few white pelicans and roseate spoonbills lingered at the Reserve.











Saturday, April 11, 2009

Pelican


Honeymoon Island
Magical, powerful, unselfish, buoyant, light...
"The pelican holds the knowledge of how to rise above life's trials...freeing oneself from that which would weigh you down."
Reference:
T. Andrews, Animal-Speak: The Spiritual & Magical Powers of Creatures Great & Small, p. 183.

Friday, April 10, 2009

Honeymoon Island, April 2009



The air was cool, and the sky and water were a brilliant blue....



Early afternoon, a heavy mist drifted across the water, enveloping us.

Seagulls resting on an oyster bed.



Brown Pelican - "The pelican holds the knowledge of how to rise above life's trials."

Little Blue Heron - Teaches one to select the path that's best for you; make your own way.















Reference: T. Andrews, Animal-Speak: The Spiritual & Magical Powers of Creatures Great & Small, p. 156-157, 183.