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Little Blue Heron (Egretta caerulea) among Common Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes).

Tree is at the entrance of the Brazos Bend State Park.

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Brazos Bend State Park, SE Texas

After the coots crossed the path and entered the water, they shot across the water like maniacs and entered the tall grass. Hundreds of them did this (and do it each evening I believe).

Great egret at Creekfield Lake at Brazos Bend State Park

Van Gogh painting mode

Northern cardinal searching for a snack on the Spillway Trail at Brazos Bend State Park

A flower

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Taken at Brazos Bend State Park this past weekend. A close-up of my friend from the other photo. I did NOT attempt to feel his scales. I'm not stupid and I like my hands.

Sunrise at Brazos Bend Park

Brazos Bend State Park. SE Texas

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So more shot of the alligators at Brazos Beand state park.

Sometimes it is nice to leave the big lens at home and just enjoy nature's tranquility.

Brazos Bend

Favorite food is toads

Momma gator rescues trapped baby

Abstract effect obtained by panning the camera vertically during a somewhat long exposure. I thought the straight tree trunks would lend themselves well to such a photo.

Brazos Bend State Park

I love the touristy feel of a mid day weekend visit to the Park. These two seemed to be having a great time.

Brazos Bend Sate Park, SE Texas

I'm not sure that little fish was worth the effort......

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