Swamp trees

The Atchafalaya Basin comprises an area of 860,000 acres of swamps, lakes and water prairies. Cutting a 15-mile-wide path across South Louisiana, it is the largest and last great river-basin swamp. But to fully comprehend and appreciate the magnificence of the Atchafalaya, you must journey back to when the Atchafalaya was as nomadic as its people.

Shrouded Sentinel - A lone bald cypress tree with rust colored leaves stands shrouded in Spanish moss in the shallow waters of Lake Martin outside Breaux Bridge, Louisiana.

‎"White linen cloths hang precariously from charcoal branches and whips round a figure ethereal and detached, life source diminishing without reflection and disappearing into the thickest cover of fog." - Luisa Paula Lioanag (via tumblr)

A reflection of cypress trees in the Cypress Island Preserve at Lake Martin, near Lafayette, LA. Buy a copy of my new book, A Carolina Mountain Perspective.

Dive into the mysterious world of Louisiana's enchanting bayous, explore the Swamp's hidden wonders, and discover the rich history, diverse wildlife, and captivating folklore of this one-of-a-kind ecosystem – a true gem of the Bayou State.

"'He pulled her through the opening to the outside. 'Take a good look at the middle of nowhere.' Her heart sank, because the landscape beyond the derelict structure couldn’t be more accurately described." #STING (scheduled via http://www.tailwindapp.com?utm_source=pinterest&utm_medium=twpin&utm_content=post75526768&utm_campaign=scheduler_attribution)

The Boy & The Leaf - Early Exploration