Comment from jesuel
what a beautiful photo the color is great the detail is great excellent depth great perspective as well as lighting and I love how you have captured the mirror effect on the water fine work here

 Comment Written 14-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 15-Dec-2018

thank you

Comment from Mary Christman
This is beautiful and looks so peaceful! However I know looks are deceiving in the Everglades in Florida!
I know what lurks in that water!
This is a beautiful photo and well captured!

 Comment Written 13-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 14-Dec-2018

many thanks again; just in the middle, in the bg

Comment from jgrace
Looks like a gator waiting on the bank. Swimming not a good idea. Photo of the swamp show the natural habitat. Love the reflections in the water. The focus is good, good angle for the shot, and lighting is good.

 Comment Written 13-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 13-Dec-2018

well seen;
thanks so much

Comment from dalebraatz
Think I'll pass, really like the composition you have here, can see the reflections of the trees, and very good colors and details,
A pleasure to look at, thank you for sharing, dale

 Comment Written 12-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 13-Dec-2018

thanks so much

reply by dalebraatz on 13-Dec-2018

Your welcome

Comment from fotogran
I do not think so. A nice capture of a southern swamp. Colors true, composed well and of course, the lurking predator. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 12-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 13-Dec-2018

thanks so much

Comment from Robert Plain
Oh, come on, SG - it's just a little lizard. He wouldn't hurt anyone. Beautiful photo of a nice area. Have not been there yet but am going in January and looking forward to it.

 Comment Written 12-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 13-Dec-2018

many thanks again:
take the road 41, Tamiami trail, to big cypress national park at about 1 hour from Miami, it starts to be interesting

Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
Are you sure there are no crocs in there ?:) Y
A lovely place indeed to take a swim. Nice shot! The light and shadows, colours and the composition have worked out well. Good effort!

 Comment Written 12-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 13-Dec-2018

look again; there are no crocs...
many thanks

Comment from michiganmike
Wherever there are cypress trees along the shore you should think twice about going into the water. An idyllic little spot that is nicely presented in this fine shot.

 Comment Written 12-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 13-Dec-2018

many thanks mike
I have no problems with the cypress trees

Comment from nikman
Yes, looks like a grand spot for a quick dip! Your notes though, on your lovely shot, suggest that something dangerous lurks in those waters. Well taken!

 Comment Written 12-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 13-Dec-2018

see at the center
thanks again

reply by nikman on 13-Dec-2018

Yes, this time saw a longish grey thing, croc or alleg?

Comment from Susan F. M. T.
Fred,
A beautiful picture of the Everglades the trees along the banks reflected on the mirror still dark water, then in the centre beside the bank I see an Alligator lying against it the sun shining on it's wet skin. Beautiful composition, framing & lighting taken with superb camera techniques & sharp focus.
Susan

 Comment Written 12-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 13-Dec-2018

merci suzanne