Monday, February 16, 2009

Former State Champion



This Loblolly pine in Congaree National Park was a state champion until a larger one was recently found within the park.

This one measures 167 feet tall and is about 233 years old.

Click on the image to enlarge the photo and better appreciate the height.

This a vertical panoramic made of three separate photos and stitched together with software.

Sunday, February 15, 2009

A Walk Through the Swamp

The two mile boardwalk in Congaree National Park near Columbia, SC allows a glimpse of the largest contiguous area of old-growth bottomland hardwood forest remaining in the United States. This time of year is area is relatively dry and there are no mosquitoes.



Note the water line on the trees from previous flooding.

Thursday, February 12, 2009

Saturday, February 07, 2009

Majesty and Glory

Photos - Arches and Canyonlands National Parks.
Audio - The Majesty and Glory of Your Name by Tom Fettke.

Wednesday, February 04, 2009

Cardinal

A cardinal at the feeder on a rare snowy day.