Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Edge Lands

Sunset, Salt Marsh, Mt. Pleasant, SC  © Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved



The edge of ecological zones, where divergent types of plant and animal species converge, are interesting places, not only for biologists, but for photographers too. Wherever land meets water there are sure to be attractive subjects to find. In this case, a salt water marsh merges with coastal lowlands where large live oaks are mirrored in a creek at high tide.



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23 comments:

  1. ....peterDecember 11, 2012 at 1:01 AM

    What a beautiful place to have captured Doug... i enjoyed the salt water marches very much when i was there last year... maybe we will get a chance to meet up some time in March....peter:)

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  2. JoeDecember 11, 2012 at 2:14 AM

    I'll bet this tree has been around for a very long time. Great image Doug.

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  3. ArndDecember 11, 2012 at 3:40 AM

    Beautiful autumnal color palette and great reflections. Well done!

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  4. AdrianDecember 11, 2012 at 5:52 AM

    I like the simplicity and subtlety of this. It's a great example of how interesting light has the power to make the ordinary extraordinary.

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  5. yzDecember 11, 2012 at 8:17 AM

    this is so beautiful, so painterly

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  6. Martina EgliDecember 11, 2012 at 9:56 AM

    Wow, what a stunning image! I love how beautiful you've captured the warm tones of the golden hour sun. The reflections in the water are stunning too.

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  7. JulianaDecember 11, 2012 at 10:53 AM

    great colours!
    Have a great week!

    xoxo, Juliana | PJ’ Happies :) | PJ’ Ecoproject

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  8. Kathryn DycheDecember 11, 2012 at 11:38 AM

    The colors are simply gorgeous.

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  9. Duncan D. Horne - the Kuantan bloggerDecember 11, 2012 at 11:50 AM

    Lovely overhanging tree, and very nicely described, Doug!

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  10. Barbara GDecember 11, 2012 at 4:02 PM

    ładne światło na gałęziach drzew..., pozdrawiam

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  11. London CallerDecember 11, 2012 at 4:39 PM

    What biodiversity?
    I can see Spanish moss but no Kate Moss?
    Lowland reed beds but no lowland gorillas?
    You think Kate Moss can be the next Jane Goodall?

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  12. alfonsoDecember 11, 2012 at 5:10 PM


    · You are right. They seem interesting places fot photographers. Your shot is warm and nice.

    · Regards

     · CR · & · LMA ·

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  13. john4jackDecember 11, 2012 at 7:24 PM

    lovely light and wonderful reflections

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  14. Beau MitchellDecember 11, 2012 at 9:45 PM

    You were surely there at the right time of the day. I love the way the sunset has lit up the branches with that nice orange light.

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  15. georgeDecember 12, 2012 at 8:14 AM

    Wow - the light on the oak tree is magical in the way that it defines the organised chaos. Gorgeous pic!

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  16. KevinDecember 12, 2012 at 5:00 PM

    Wow, great shot ! Very beautiful light and tones !

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  17. LowellDecember 12, 2012 at 6:20 PM

    Fantastic light - perfect time of day; and great reflections. A delight to look at!

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  18. Traveling HawkDecember 13, 2012 at 3:07 PM

    This photo is so wonderful, Doug: composition, colors, light, everything! I feel myself like in a witch's land just by looking at it!

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  19. UnknownDecember 18, 2012 at 5:57 AM

    Beautiful pic. The light on the tree is amazing!!

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  20. franzDecember 18, 2012 at 5:08 PM

    interesting layers of vegetation and texture in this image! i'm sure this is a fascinating place re plants and animals ...

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  21. AnonymousDecember 18, 2012 at 5:30 PM

    Beautiful Capture Doug!

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  22. rianJanuary 1, 2013 at 3:32 PM

    sure looks unusual, very unique too.. :)

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  23. DomLOrthaJanuary 3, 2013 at 2:10 PM

    Perfect beauty; love the mood of sweet sadness of this picture. Great one!!
    Have a nice day.

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