The Glades

Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park grasslands in the Florida Everglades (above) and, the big Cypress trees in the strand (below.)

Here's a short story about why there don't seem to be any walking trails in the strand. I was taking the above photo when I noticed a butterfly (below.)

I then walked to the other side of the road to see a white bird in the swamp (below.)

When I returned to my original spot on the road I looked down into the swamp right next to the road - feet from where I was standing. The last picture shows you what was looking up at me.

Here's a closeup: