Swamps

Fallen Spaniard

The Bald Cypress trees found in the Southern United States are some of the most ancient trees still alive, and that makes them pretty cool on their own. But what I love the most about these Cypress trees is the way that the Spanish Moss hangs down from their branches, creating a mystical and eery scene. Alright, if I'm honest, it's also the fact that these trees grow in the middle of a lake or along a bayou.

Willie, David, Carolyn and I photographed these trees for several days, exploring several different lakes and bayous. Some of the trees were younger (and smaller) than others and each place gave these trees a different look. We came to this particular spot because it had some of the oldest and largest trees in the area.

We spent a few hours during sunrise exploring these trees. While the trunks were bigger, they also had larger patches of Spanish moss hanging down. They also had a wider variety of colors: some of the green leaves were still visible, while other patches of leaves were starting to change colors. What caught my attention the most here, though, was the way that the Spanish moss hung down, almost touching the water!

Nikon D800 w/Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8:
100mm, f/8, 1/80 sec, ISO 800

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