Dead Bald Cypress with Osprey Nest on the Neuse River
by Bob Decker
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Dead Bald Cypress with Osprey Nest on the Neuse River
Artist
Bob Decker
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Photograph - Photograph
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A dead Bald Cypress tree stands along the bank of the Neuse River in the Croatan National Forest. At the top of the tree is a large Osprey nest. In the distance a tree line juts out into the river from the left hand side. Dark, stormy clouds loom above.
This black and white photo was made on a cool February day. I had been wanting to visit and photograph along this area of the river for a while, but the Pine Cliffs recreation area has been closed since hurricane Florence wreaked havoc on eastern North Carolina. The National Forest Service has announced it could be another two year before the necessary repairs are made to the popular area. As such, I needed to find an alternate route to the river. One of the many horseback riding trails provided the passage I needed. I'm also aware of a gated fire access road that leads to the Neuse. I hope to explore that route in the near future.
Read about my adventures and photographic techniques at www.carolinafootprints.com/blog
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February 6th, 2021
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Kathi Isserman
CONGRATULATIONS your EXCEPTIONAL image has been FEATURED on the HOME PAGE of SHOWCASING THE SOUTH GROUP. Please add this to the discussion 2021 “FEATURED IMAGE ARCHIVE THREAD.” L Thank you for participating in the group.
Allan Van Gasbeck
Congratulations! Your outstanding artwork has been chosen as a FEATURE in the “The Gray Scale Outdoors” group on Fine Art America — You are invited to post your featured image to the featured image discussion thread as a permanent place to continue to get exposure even after the image is no longer on the Home Page.
Jordan Hill
Congratulations on being featured in the FAA Group ‘The Outdoor Photographer' To ensure your feature remains available over time, post your featured images in the Group's 'Thanks for the Feature / photo archive
Calvin Boyer
In addition to the banner, I am adding this more permanent recognition of its FEATURE on the homepage of A TREE OR TREES IN BLACK AND WHITE. I try mightily to feature only images that would be at home in a juried competition. No doubt that this image fits that bill. CONGRATULATIONS! And consider adding your image to DISCUSSIONS "Please post your featured photograph here" for greater, long-lasting visibility.
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