Haunting beauty
Even in the death of a cypress swamp
there is beauty to behold
haunting beauty
see it?
BW
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Kinda looks like a scene from “Jurasic Park” Very nice pic.
You’re right! It does. Thanks for the compliment!
Beautiful!
When are you going to start sharing your pictures with “Hallmark” cards? You should enter them in the Sunday supplement, “Parade”, in the Times Picyune. Seriously!
It’s the Lord’s beauty in His fullest achievement. You’ve captured it.
Thanks for sharing this Cuz.