When many of us think of changes in seasons we think of four more or less distinct seasons, but in much of the tropics there are only two: wet and dry.
Here in the Everglades National Park in sub-tropical southern Florida is a good example. The top picture was taken in late September as the rainy season was winding down and “sea of grass” is lush and green. The bottom picture was taken in the same area in late April as the dry season is ending and the first of the replenishing afternoon thunderstorms are forming to herald in the next rainy season. And so the cycle continues.
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adinparadise
7 Dec 2012Such different scenes, but both really beautiful, Ron.
fotograffer
19 Dec 2012Thank you Ad and happy belated anniversary.
adinparadise
20 Dec 2012Thanks so much. 🙂
travelgardeneat
7 Dec 2012The clouds in the sky appear to be hand-painted in that first shot – so lovely! ~ Kat
fotograffer
19 Dec 2012Thanks Kat. The clouds are what make the landscapes so beautiful here.
kz
7 Dec 2012that first image is just breathtaking! ^^
fotograffer
19 Dec 2012Thank you and thanks for visiting.
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Anna Marie
7 Dec 2012Love the viewpoint you have taken and the sky in both photos is amazing.
fotograffer
19 Dec 2012Thank you Anna Marie. Without the clouds the landscapes are pretty mundane.
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Connie T
8 Dec 2012I like the first one, where it is all green. It always looks like the last one where I live.
fotograffer
19 Dec 2012Oh but there is beauty everywhere. Thanks for visiting.
ManoliRizoFotografia
9 Dec 2012La primera me encanta por sus colores, sus cielos, sus aguas, pero la segunda no se queda atrás, ¡bellas tomas!
fotograffer
19 Dec 2012Gracias. El primero de ellos es mi favorito también.
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eof737
10 Dec 2012I love the formation of clouds and how each one is different… These are terrific, . 🙂
fotograffer
19 Dec 2012Thanks Elizabeth. The clouds over the Everglades are always amazing, especially in the spring and summer.
Gigi Galore
10 Dec 2012I love the first pic so much! beautiful! 🙂
fotograffer
19 Dec 2012Thank you, as always, Gigi.
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The Wanderlust Gene
14 Dec 2012A wonderful twist, Ron, and I love the photos you’ve chosen to illustrate it, especially the second with that pared down colour palette and the drama of the approaching storm. Just fabulous!
fotograffer
19 Dec 2012Drama for sure! We had to drive home through the thunderstorm. I thinks the simpler color palette adds to the effect. Thanks for your insightful comments.
morristownmemos by Ronnie Hammer
17 Dec 2012I wish you and your family a peaceful and healthy holiday season, and hope your mom has a good recovery.
fotograffer
19 Dec 2012Thank you so much. This certainly will not be the holiday we would wish for but we have a lot to be thankful for.