Before we lived in Florida, I would never have thought about swamps as being places of beauty, but just look! When you get to know the swamps a little bit (even as casual, occasional visitors like we are) you really begin to appreciate them. These pictures are from a recent trip to nearby Corkscrew Swamp and Sanctuary .
THIS POST IS LINKED TO MOSAIC MONDAY
Thank you Mary.
Oh lovely iris... I won't see one here until late May or June.
Posted by: Vee | February 26, 2012 at 05:50 PM
Thank you for the visit to Corkscrew Swamp and Sanctuary. Mother Nature knows how to do it! Have a great week!
Posted by: Snap | February 26, 2012 at 06:01 PM
You are right it's a swampy loveliness, that is why I like to go to woods or swamps to look beauties like this. ^_^
Kim,USA
Posted by: Kim,USA | February 26, 2012 at 06:02 PM
Is that an iris I see? I could never expect it to grow amidst the swamp!
Posted by: Ebie | February 26, 2012 at 06:02 PM
These lovely photos show us how beautiful the swamps can be. Lovely post, thank you :)
Posted by: Denise | February 26, 2012 at 10:03 PM
Hi there - looks like a great place to explore - I'm sure I'd get an 'other blog' post from a good walk around!
I'm working on the next 'other blog' post at present - it's all about boat trips - and I think it will be called "Bobbing About"
Cheers - Stewart M
Posted by: Stewart M - Australia | February 27, 2012 at 12:57 AM
Hi Salie, I have heard about this place, I believe it is a good place for birding. Loved your photos, the flowers are pretty. Maybe if I make it to Florida, I will get to visit this swamp too. Thanks for sharing, your visit. Have a great week!
Posted by: eileen | February 27, 2012 at 02:27 AM
Very pretty! Looks like Spring, and I'm ready! I love the name "Corkscrew Swamp".
Posted by: Tracy F. | February 27, 2012 at 04:52 AM
that vine growth in the lower right corner is awesome! so cool!
Posted by: TexWisGirl | February 27, 2012 at 06:53 AM
There's SO much life to be found in a swamp it would take more than a lifetime to know it all. Really like that vine wrapping around the tree.
Posted by: Geogypsy | February 27, 2012 at 07:11 AM
I love swamps. They always seem to be swarming with activity and life (and, well, mosquitoes).
Wonderful shots.
Posted by: Penny | February 27, 2012 at 07:48 AM
Swamps can indeed be beautiful, as your photos show. I spent a couple of days in the Everglades many years ago, and will have to post those photos one of these days.
Posted by: Al | February 27, 2012 at 07:53 AM
Beautiful mosaic, Sallie. Swamps are such diverse biomes with a wealth of flora adn fauna to explore (and photograph of course!).
Posted by: Nick | February 27, 2012 at 08:35 AM
I think all natural places offer beauty and swamps are certainly no exception. Love the flora you've shown here. :)
Posted by: Halcyon | February 27, 2012 at 08:47 AM
it must be a place you can return to again and again.I looked up:
http://sofia.usgs.gov/virtual_tour/corkscrew/index.html
Posted by: hazelisles | February 27, 2012 at 10:35 AM
Swamps are very beautiful and I love your swamp collage.
Posted by: Carver | February 27, 2012 at 01:17 PM
Yes, I agree! So much life in those places!
Thanks for sharing your wonderful shots;o)
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Have a fabulous week****
Posted by: Mildred | February 27, 2012 at 03:18 PM
My idea of what a swamp looks like comes from Hollywood. Your pictures show the beauty available. So now you can consider yourself an educational blog.
Posted by: Margot | February 28, 2012 at 03:01 PM
Lots of swamp here in my area too....I see you found a wild iris...Thats really NICE to see!!
Posted by: Sondra | February 29, 2012 at 05:43 AM
No swamp at all here ! It's a dry country !
Your shots are fine and we can imagine all the animals, flowers , trees all around. Thanks to you, Sallie.
Posted by: Annie | March 01, 2012 at 07:23 AM