Greetings from Cajun Country! I hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend. Double D and I spent most of the day yesterday at Avery Island and Lake Martin. The highlights at Avery Island were a swallowtail kite, nesting great egrets, alligators, azaleas, and wisteria. At Lake Martin we saw more nesting egrets, roseate spoonbills, black-bellied whistling ducks, ibises, and more. We timed the trip so we could see the sunset at Lake Martin. Although the water was choppy from all the boating activity and wind, it did not disappoint. Can't wait to show you the rest of my photos. It was the most awesome day ever! Y'all have a great week!
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| Swamp tour boat is in the distance. |
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| This was taken about 50 frames before the sun started to set. |
Thank you Madge for hosting!
Oh my goodness I would love to see that in person. Blessings and Happy St. Patrick's Day to you!
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Trees are ready to swim.
ReplyDeleteOh wow, the sunset is gorgeous. What a pretty scene! Have a happy day, Gail!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos.
ReplyDeleteUnbelievable! That's a beautiful sunset shot!
ReplyDeleteWe went to those places when we were in your beautiful state. About this time of the year too. The birds were amazing and so were the scenery and the people (and the food)! We LOVED the area!
ReplyDeleteI hope we get to come back someday. Meantime thank you for the memories and your beautiful pix, I look forward to more!
Wow!! Fantastic sunset. Love it.
ReplyDeletewowza! can't wait to see more!
ReplyDeleteJust a fantastic sunshet shot Gail. Bring on more soon.
ReplyDeleteOh stunning sunset...the colors are breath-taking!!
ReplyDeleteGod surely painted some gorgeous pictures...so glad the fog lifted so you could capture these!
ReplyDeleteGail, these are just beautiful, especially the first one.
ReplyDeleteHappy Sunday to you!
WOW!!! The sunset is astounding.There is just something so special about a moment like this.
ReplyDeleteOh wow, this looks fantastic! I can't wait to see the rest of your photos! I'm so glad you had a great day! Enjoy the rest of the weekend, Gail!
ReplyDeleteThat first shot is pure magic!
ReplyDeleteWOW! Trees growing out of the water! That first shot is absolutely stunning!
ReplyDeleteLook at the color! WoW! That would have been one awesome sunset boat ride! =)
ReplyDeleteI can see why it was such an awesome day with these views how could it not be.....
ReplyDeleteThat first shot just blows my socks off....awesome, beautiful, etc. and etc.....
Gail, it looks like an incredible day and your photos...as always...as simply beautiful!
ReplyDeleteOhhh my Gail!!
ReplyDeleteYour sunset is rich in color!! Love seeing your cypress trees- makes me think of Cypress Gardens in Florida years ago! My Louisiana family flew home today. Niece flew back to BR/LSU and my sister and her other daughter back to ShreevePort! Instead of flying over to visit her- I need to drive very slowly out to her place.
That first photo is some serious beautification to my senses. Whoa. I wish I were there right now. Absolutely gorgeous.
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This brings a wish your way
Good health, good luck, and happiness
For today and every day.
Happy St. Pat's Day Gail.
Magnificent nature and sky photography of Cajun Country ~ (has a special place in my heart) ~ Enjoy ^_^
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos, Gail!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Gail! Can't wait to see the rest of your photos!
ReplyDeleteWow, Gail - that sunset is stunning!
ReplyDeleteThe sunset photo is awesome; and, if anything, I think the choppy water added to it. Beautiful! I'll be eagerly waiting for those other photos. So glad you had a good day. You deserved it.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous sunset!!
ReplyDeleteReally stunning sunset, Gail! Looking forward to seeing the rest of the shots from the day.
ReplyDeleteOh Gail I can see why you love it there. INCREDIBLY BEAUTIFUL. B
ReplyDeleteTwo nice photos Gail - Dave
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great place - the colours in that first picture are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteIt may be just my screen - but what are the two pale circles on the middle LHS of the second picture?
Stewart M - Melbourne
The colours in your sunset photo are gorgeous! To capture the tour boat as well is great timing on your behalf too Gail, quite amazing silhouettes.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! That sunset shot is simply gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a wonderful day! I've seen a few of the birds you mentioned in the wild but most I've seen in a state park. Can't wait to see your photos!
Stewart, thank you for catching that! I think my eyes were glazed over with 500+ photos to slog through. I was trying to lighten the trees a bit with a circular brush in PS--apparently a very large brush. It has now been fixed.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much to everyone for the kind comments! I really appreciate it. :)
Both of these are gorgeous! The sunset color is stunning!
ReplyDeleteAH! Lucky you! The scenery is stunning!
ReplyDeleteAmazing shots.. That sunset is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteHugs~
WOW!!! that 1st shot is absolutely breathtaking! Gorgeous! Stunning! Big hugs, xoxo
ReplyDeleteIncredible sunset photo!!!! So glad you had an awesome day. :)
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