THE EVERGLADES COLLECTION
Everglades National Park is a paradise for bird watchers and wildlife photographers. There are many kinds
of exotic and endangered wildlife such as alligators, manatees, and the Florida panther. It is also home
to over 300 species of birds. As the largest subtropical wilderness in the country, Everglades National
Park consists of marshes and wetlands, cypress trees, mangroves, and hardwood hammocks. The best photography
can be found away from tourist areas and venturing off the beaten path into more remote places. Keep in mind
that photographing wildlife in their natural habitat takes a considerable amount of patience.
SHADOWS
Here is an image of reflections in the Everglades swamp. Similar to the picture
“Illusions” I captured the surreal honeycomb effect that I’ve never seen elsewhere.
You can use your imagination and find macabre images within the scene. I was fortunate
to be in the right place at the right time.
Location: Everglade National Park, Florida
Location: Everglade National Park, Florida
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WAITING
I was determined to photograph the iconic alligator while visiting Everglades
National Park in Florida. In this image, the shadows of the trees surround
the alligator in the water and provide an eerie effect. It takes a lot of
patience and determination to photograph wildlife. Although gators are abundant
in the park and live in virtually all the fresh water ponds and marshes,
finding the right setting took some time. I finally found this alligator
hiding in the shade, waiting very patiently to snag his next meal.
Location: Everglade National Park, Florida
Location: Everglade National Park, Florida
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ILLUSIONS
Here I captured reflections of trees and sky in shallow water at Everglades National Park in Florida.
The sky and yellow stones on the bottom of the river bed provide a splash of color.
The honeycomb effect is unusual and gives the image a surreal aspect.
If you look closely you can see what seems to be skeleton heads and other ghostly images within the image.
Clearly the angle of the light and the optimal placement of the branches are responsible for this effect.
This was completely due to Mother Nature!
Location: Everglade National Park, Florida
Location: Everglade National Park, Florida
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THE SWAMP
Here I captured the cypress trees and their reflections in the Everglades marshlands.
The ripples in the water provide an intriguing abstract effect and draw the viewer’s
eye into the image. By the way, cypress trees are well suited to this environment since
they are water tolerant.
Location: Everglade National Park, Florida
Location: Everglade National Park, Florida
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Medium: Giclee (high quality precision color control)
Surface: 60# matte archival grade paper
Material: Fade resistant pigment based archival inks
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How to get there:
Everglades National Park is located in south Florida and has three entrances that can easily be accessed by car. Note that the entrances are not interconnected. The main entrance is on State Road 9336 in Homestead. The Shark Valley (Miami) entrance can be accessed from US 41, and the Gulf Coast entrance is located on Oyster Bar Lane in Everglades City.
Drive from Miami to Homestead Visitor Center (44 miles):
Take US 1 South to Snapper Creek Expressway (FL-874 W), then FL-874 S. Take NE First Ave/US 1 S. Take E. Palm Drive to SW 192nd Ave/ FL-9336. Turn onto Ingraham Hwy/FL-9336 to Main Park Road, then take State Road 9336. Follow signs to the park.
Drive from Key Largo to the Homestead Visitor Center (30 miles):
Take US 1 North/FL-5. Drive on S. Krome Ave/FL-997, turn onto SW 177th Ct. which becomes SW 3rd Ave. Take SW 5th St, then SW 6th Ave. Drive on SW 7th St which becomes SW 352 St. Take SW 192nd Ave to Ingraham Hwy/FL 9336 which becomes Main Park Rd. Take State Road 9336 and follow the signs to the park.
Drive from Jacksonville to the Homestead Visitor Center (386 miles):
Travel on I-95 S to Okeechobee Rd/FL-70 toward Okeechobee. Take Florida’s Turnpike/FL91 S toward Miami. Drive on Florida’s Turnpike, then take Ronald Reagan Turnpike. Follow FL-91 S to FL 821 S toward Homestead. Drive on NE 1st Ave/US-1/FL-5 toward Key West. Take E Palm Dr to SW 192nd Ave/FL-9336. Take Ingraham Hwy and follow FL-9336 which becomes Main Park Road. Drive on State Road 9336 and follow signs to the park.
Everglades National Park is located in south Florida and has three entrances that can easily be accessed by car. Note that the entrances are not interconnected. The main entrance is on State Road 9336 in Homestead. The Shark Valley (Miami) entrance can be accessed from US 41, and the Gulf Coast entrance is located on Oyster Bar Lane in Everglades City.
Drive from Miami to Homestead Visitor Center (44 miles):
Take US 1 South to Snapper Creek Expressway (FL-874 W), then FL-874 S. Take NE First Ave/US 1 S. Take E. Palm Drive to SW 192nd Ave/ FL-9336. Turn onto Ingraham Hwy/FL-9336 to Main Park Road, then take State Road 9336. Follow signs to the park.
Drive from Key Largo to the Homestead Visitor Center (30 miles):
Take US 1 North/FL-5. Drive on S. Krome Ave/FL-997, turn onto SW 177th Ct. which becomes SW 3rd Ave. Take SW 5th St, then SW 6th Ave. Drive on SW 7th St which becomes SW 352 St. Take SW 192nd Ave to Ingraham Hwy/FL 9336 which becomes Main Park Rd. Take State Road 9336 and follow the signs to the park.
Drive from Jacksonville to the Homestead Visitor Center (386 miles):
Travel on I-95 S to Okeechobee Rd/FL-70 toward Okeechobee. Take Florida’s Turnpike/FL91 S toward Miami. Drive on Florida’s Turnpike, then take Ronald Reagan Turnpike. Follow FL-91 S to FL 821 S toward Homestead. Drive on NE 1st Ave/US-1/FL-5 toward Key West. Take E Palm Dr to SW 192nd Ave/FL-9336. Take Ingraham Hwy and follow FL-9336 which becomes Main Park Road. Drive on State Road 9336 and follow signs to the park.
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