Pleasant Pictures

 ... to Ease the Soul

Dear friend,
 
After wading through lots of angst-ridden stuff consisting mostly of awfuls and terribles, here's a respite for you.

Take a look at these pictures and marvel at the beautify of these wonderful creatures.

Birds are just part of the wondrous bounty of Florida wildlife.

So are rivers and sunsets and woods and trails.

I'll keep adding to this page as I can.  Most will be pictures I have taken but not all.

Enjoy.

Sandspur



Great Egret

Preparing for her wedding perhaps.

The detail in the original photo is amazing. 

Unfortunately, much is lost in the upload.

Photo:  Sonny Vergara
Gatorland, Kissimmee, Fla.










Great Egret

In flight and focused.

Photo:  Sonny Vergara
Homosassa Springs State Park,
Homosassa Springs, Fla.










Great Egret

At rest against the blue of early evening.

Photo: Sonny Vergara

Gatorland, Kissimmee, Fla.












Roseate Spoonbills

Pink courtship aloft


Photo:  Sonny Vergara
Alligator Farm,
St. Augustine, Fla.









Ah, the Gulf Coast! 
Spring fed rivers of crystal clear water edged by dense, untouched Florida. 

Will it always be there for us?

Photo: Sonny Vergara
Chassahowitzka River,
Citrus County, Fla.









Great Blue Heron

Silent Reflection

Photo:  Gary Kuhl
Lake Tsala Apopka,
Floral City, Fla. 










Herd of Turtles

Photo: Gary Kuhl
Lake Tsala Apopka
Floral City, Fla.






Mullet Key, Fla.

After the Storm

Photo:  Gary Kuhl
Mullet Key,
Ft. Desoto Park, Fla.