February 17 & 18 Photos — Home

These photos are close to the St. Mary’s River, on the East bank, Florida side. The river flows North here and is a little high, though it has receded quite a bit in the last few days.

Bear … 02.18.2014

: Woods uphill to the east

: Parallel to the river, heading SE

: Facing WSW

: Still too early for gamboosia

: Due to high water the color is diluted …

: This is a walking path when the river is lower. Facing West, towards the river.

: WNW

: Uphill East

There is smoke in the air from farmers and their Spring brush burns.

Bear … 02.18.2014

: glare through smoke

: smoke to the west

: seeds

: shimmering light even with smokey haze

: From this side the web was all sparkles

Here, close to the river it is darker so that plants bloom a little later than only a mile or so away. Still there is new growth and green and a few buds. Even here in the shadows the sun filters through bringing the new growth.

Bear … 02.18.2014