Bald Cypress

Bald Cypress is called the "wood eternal" because of the heartwood's resistance to decay. They are found in wetlands and swamps all over the Southeastern United States. The cypress knees growing up from the roots are a distinctive characteristic of the Bald Cypress.

near the Intracoastal Waterway - Socastee, SC

Swamp

near the Intracoastal Waterway - Socastee, SC

"A town is saved, not more by the righteous men in it
than by the woods and swamps that surround it"
Henry David Thoreau

Egret

Contrails in the Morning Sky

Contrails are clouds of ice particles formed around the small particles which are in aircraft exhaust. Contrails only form at very high altitudes ( above 26,000 ft) where the air is extremely cold (less than -40°C).

Great Blue Heron

This is the reason I like to take my camera on my morning walk.

Down by the Water

A Special Place

Lake Junaluska allows one to relax and reflect on the wonders of God's creation.

"I go to nature to be soothed and healed,
and to have my senses put in order."
John Burroughs

Additional Junaluska photos in the photo albums.

Colorful Canoes

Lake Junaluska, NC

"Everyone must believe in something. I believe I'll go canoeing."

Henry David Thoreau

Great Smoky Mountains Railroad

Train ride through the Nantahala Gorge.





























Some video clips for my grandsons, William and Jack.

Rose Walk at Lake Junaluska

Click on photo to enlarge and smell the roses