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I love the heavy, intense greenery lasting nearly the entire year. And the backwoods Louisiana Bayou atmosphere of this area. Sometimes mysterious; other times just simply beautiful with the sun filtering through the many species of trees. That, and with one outstanding feature...the sounds of silence!!!! At times, I find myself thinking of Tia in Pirates of the Caribbean [at world's end] with all her magic....the sea goddess, Calypso. It's Paradise. Guess that's why we Texans call it Paradise Ponds........
[blog title today is quote from POTC At World's End]
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TODAY, THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
IS 235 years old!!
OORAH!
happy birthday Marines!
What a beautiful place!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Marines!
Hi Anni! I am now following you thanks to Follow Me Back Tuesday, and it would be so nice if you could share the love back on my blog;)
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Oh, I love that turtle. I could be on that bridge watching, too. Reminds me of an area of New Jersey called the Pine Barrens - similar lovely woody, wet scenes.
ReplyDeleteI love turtles and that is a great shot!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great place to take in nature. Love the turtle
ReplyDeleteThe place deserves its name. Thanks for stopping by my blog.
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Morning Anni what beautiful pictures and reflections!!! I know you and Bud are tickled pink to be out and about again,
ReplyDeleteHugs and Happy Birthday to the Marines and God Bless all of our service men and women.
Madi and Mom
Good Morning Annie Sweetie...
ReplyDeleteMy Deear Husband is Veteran and he was in the Marines. He just told me on the way to park n ride this morning that today was the Marine Corps birthday and wanted a salute in it's honor. I love it that you mentioned it today. I will have to tell him.
Thank you so much for taking me on this glorious stroll this morning. Oh my what a beautiful pond. I love all the trees and the calmness and serene that I see in each photo. It is a place for reflection of one's self. A beautiful place indeed. I Love the little turtle that you caught as his peacefully passed by.
Annie my favorite photo is the sunlight you caught as it tried to catch a glimpse of this beauty as well. Oh thank you so much for sharing with me. I have so enjoyed my visit today. I love taking these strolls with you and Bud.
Have a beautiful weekend. Moma is coming on Monday. She hasn't been out here for 9 years. I will have her for one glorious week, so I may not be posting as faithfully.
Many hugs and SO much love, Sherry
What beautiful photos. I really do like the one with the sun shining through.
ReplyDeleteYes, happy birthday to the Marines. I did not know they were that old.
Have a great day.
Great shots, Anni!
ReplyDeleteLovely spot - I too love lush places like that.
ReplyDeletea photographer's and photoblogger's paradise.
ReplyDeleteit's so lush. is this current image?
I often forget about the many gems of nature scattered around Texas. Having once driven across it to get to Florida my primary vision remains one of unrelenting monotony.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday US Marine Corp!
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Great shots! I love the turtle and reflected light, and can indeed sense the silence...something there is not enough of in the world.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by my place...:)
Thanks so much for coming over today with your encouragement - I hope to be back soon!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a wonderful place to explore & visit often! Paradise sounds good to me! thanks so much for stopping, playing along & linking up! I enjoyed my stop here as well!
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Great shots, Anni. Reminds me of my nursing school days and visits to my friends in New Iberia and Lafayette, LA and our treks in bayou country. Is that a snapping turtle, I wonder? I'm sure you didn't get close enough to find out!
ReplyDeleteThose were gorgeous photo's. Happy Outdoor Wednesday. Happy birthday to the Marine Corps.
ReplyDeletelove the photos, looks very peaceful. happy birthday, marines. i think the scarecrow pinched my butt. take care rose
ReplyDeletelush and beautiful. that's a cute turtle swimming.:p
ReplyDeletethank you for visiting my watery post. have a great day!
What a cute little turtle! Lovely shades of green along with the calm waters. Thanks for stopping by Anni. Enjoy the weekend.
ReplyDeleteI would love to stay somewhere that stays green, our winters are very dry no rain for about 4 months so everything dies off
ReplyDeleteAdorable turtle - beautiful nature.
ReplyDeleteGo Marines!