Walking along the creek, my husband and I saw several cypress trees. Their feathery leaves remind me of wild bushy hair, and their trunks flare at the bottom like skirts.
I suspect these are “bald cypress” who like to live near water and sometimes even in swamps. Their knobby knees, which are actually roots, grow up out of the water.
As I lingered to take pictures, David walked a little ahead of me.
More cypress trees on the right
He spied something dark near the creek bank and beckoned me to come see:
The turtle dressed in algae wanted privacy, so we didn’t stay long.
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June 11, 2020 at 12:03 pm
So nice to visit and enjoy the smells and sights! I can easily drink in this scenery and enjoyed reading your descriptions of cypress and turtle attire 🙂
June 11, 2020 at 4:31 pm
Thank you, Ka. I’m glad you enjoyed the post. Thank you for visiting. I’ll be visiting you soon!
June 11, 2020 at 7:19 pm
Wow!! These pics are great!
June 11, 2020 at 8:40 pm
Thank you so much! I’m glad you like them. I enjoyed taking them!
June 12, 2020 at 12:49 am
Yeah, you can’t beat the solitude of nature. I’m always more calm after a walk in the woods or along the beach.
June 12, 2020 at 12:30 am
Gorgeous!
June 12, 2020 at 11:45 am
Loved the pictures JoAnna
So much calmness about the whole setting 🙂
June 12, 2020 at 10:12 pm
Thank you! It was calm.
June 13, 2020 at 10:26 pm
Trees are so profoundly spiritual. ❤️
June 14, 2020 at 10:43 am
Yes! They are! ❤ Roots reaching deep into the earth, arms reaching into heaven…… Thank you for awareness.
June 14, 2020 at 5:30 pm
I have a deep attraction to old old trees. I feel very transformed under the shade of an old tree. And what an unusual, beautiful feeling that is. Thank you very much for your inspiring share.💕☕️💕🌺🌺
June 14, 2020 at 7:34 pm
My pleasure! ❤
June 15, 2020 at 12:03 am
Have a wonderful week ahead!💕☕️☕️
June 15, 2020 at 10:05 pm
Thank you! Same to you!
June 16, 2020 at 8:38 pm
Love these!
June 16, 2020 at 9:18 pm
Thank you, Chandra. Me, too!
June 21, 2020 at 7:00 am
A lovely walk indeed.. With so much beauty around, its difficult to not take photos and to actually walk ahead! Cypress leaves are really pretty!!
June 21, 2020 at 9:24 pm
Thank you! I know what you mean about wanting to take more photos and also wanting to just walk and enjoy the scenery. Sometimes it’s nice to just stop and breathe it all in. I’m glad you enjoyed the cypress leaves. 🙂
June 23, 2020 at 12:54 pm
The turtle is so cute and I love how beautiful your trail walk would have been. I love these kind of trails. There is so much to see and enjoy. Thank you so much for joining. I hope to see you back on the 25th.
June 23, 2020 at 10:50 pm
Thanks, Parul. It was a great walk! I hope I can make it on the 25th. Thanks for keeping the tree love going!