Florida has been under a drought for several months and the water levels are down throughout the state. Many of the trees in the swamps are showing their roots that normally would be under water. I made my way into the swamp looking for the best group of trees with exposed roots. The light was soft and provide a nice glow to the entangled roots. The swamps are an intriguing place to photograph because of numerous plant life that thrives there. It is easy to get drawn into concentrating on photography and forget about my surroundings. I always move slowly and make noise to let the creatures of the swamp know I am in there. Alligators are always lurking about and it pays to keep a keen eye out for them knowing I am in their environment. A few days ago I was deep in the scrub photographing and had seven small wild piglets with their mother past within a few yards of me. Luckily the wind was blowing in at me as I stood frozen behind a large oak tree waiting for them to move slowly pass me. Florida offers many opportunities for some great photography. Learning the about the wildlife and their habitat is important when venturing off into backcountry of Florida.
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