On a map, Merchant Millpond looks like a large lake, but cypress trees grow out of the water in profusion and there is little open water. It is a good place, I expect, to get lost and we were grateful for the marker buoys to help guide us through the maze of cypress trees. On this trip, we were able to explore only one small area but we plan to return this spring for a more thorough visit to this isolated and fascinating wetland.
Good pics! And, you're right, it can be very disorienting navigating your way between cypress stumps and tress, especially towards dusk!
ReplyDelete". . . especially towards dusk!" We met a group of kyaks loaded for camping who were just leaving the launch area as we were coming in. Given that it would be dark in less than an hour, I thought they were pretty intrepid.
DeleteVery nice images live the 2nd one with the reflection
ReplyDeleteThanks Don. The reflections in these blackwater swamps are really quite extraordinary. Worth the trip for that alone.
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