#savannahmarsh

[almostasenior]

Get Off Your Feet And Relax In The Sun

South Georgia hot and humid in August, so there’s nothing better than relaxing by the water and enjoying the sights and sounds of the salt marsh. There’s no doubt about it being hot outside when Mr. Energy tires out. Fishing at the Tuckassee King boat ramp and landing in Clyo Georga Empty handed, even the fish think it’s to hot to rise to the surface. Have a happy summer day 🙂 Alice Sunday…

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Clouds Over The Marsh

Thunderous clouds approaching Tybee Island Georgia

Tybee Island Georgia 6PM summer storm 🙂 Alice For more sky photos stop by and visit Hammad Rais at: Weekend Sky

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Surprisingly, I’m not dozing in the chair after last nights lack of sleep.  Yesterday was so warm and spring fever got to me.  I went to the wildlife refuge right across the river from Savannah.  I thought it would be a nice day to see some birds on the marsh.  A lot of other folks had the same idea which I was happy about because it can be very lonely once you get a mile down the narrow road.

Savannah Wildlife Refuge

Savannah Wildlife Refuge

Savannah Wildlife Refuge

There was a family of ducks just having the best time, so I pulled the car slightly to the side in case anyone needed to pass. I looked around before I got out because snakes are everywhere. It appeared all clear, so I stood close to my car and started taking photos.

My instinct kicked in and I stretched a little to look down the bank, and there he was laying very still.  I have lived around the alligators long enough to know that they can move fast.  I was next to my car door but still uncomfortable so I took a photo and left.

Here’s a glamour shot I took from my car window

My idea for the outing was to see birds, but the early spring has wakened the marsh.

Near the 1.5 Mile marker, a security person passed me in a truck identifying him as a worker with the Fish and Wildlife Service.  The gates are open from sun up to sun down, and this place would not be as pleasant in the dark.

Wildlife Drive

Back River-Savannah

Wildlife Drive

Savannah Wildlife Refuge

1.5 Mile marker WildlifeDr

Marsh grass

At the next large area of water, there was a family of gators swimming together.  But as soon as the noise arrived Mama got the tail moving and let her presence be known.

As I get closer to the exit I spot a Heron and a family of turtles. I always enjoy seeing how nature works together with such harmony.

  Last night for some reason, maybe because I just recently watched Jurassic Park, I kept getting tingling in my legs like something was crawling on me.  I could not stop thinking about how many alligators were out there and my mind just kept seeing that big one over and over again.  They may be beautiful creatures in Gods eyes but they’re really creepy looking.

The Savannah Wildlife Refuge is located on US 17, it is in South Carolina and also in Georgia.  There is no entry fee and there are parts that have walking trails.

Happy Travels 🙂  Hop off the Interstates, there are lots of good things to see

Alice

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The Narrow Road with a View Surprisingly, I'm not dozing in the chair after last nights lack of sleep.  Yesterday was so warm and spring fever got to me.  

[fred-fruisen]

Title: Savannah Marsh

Medium: Oil on Canvas (48″x 24″)

This work is unfinished but still hangs over our dining table. This is a marsh scene in beautiful Savannah, Georgia. I went to college there (SCAD) and spent the next 15 years after college there. A lot of good memories. I met my wife there. My son was born there. Someday I hope to return.

For now we are about to begin a new adventure. The end of this month (June 2015) our family is moving to New Zealand. I understand it is also extremely beautiful.

by Fred Fruisen