WINTER means cold temperatures and snow to many people.
Southerners continue wear shorts and sunglasses but there is a defined look for the season.
Palm fronds turn brown, Spanish moss hangs on to trees while the leaves fall to the ground and skies often look milky.
A look down the canal is an example of what winter looks like in Florida; it isn’t always lush and green and there isn’t any snow.
Do You See What I See…
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Patty Charles 
Your winter is simply gorgeous! Love those reflections and all of those natural tones!
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Glad you enjoyed this glimpse of our winter!
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It’s still a very pretty scene. The browns are beautiful.
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Thanks Bill – I agree the earth tones are quite pretty.
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Fabulous image PC. The colours are gorgeous.
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Thank you! and glad you enjoyed the view.
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Beautiful photo! So pretty!
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Glad you found beauty in our winter Bonnie!
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It looks a lot cooler than the “Super Heat Wave” that Australia is suffering Right now. LoL
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I suppose you are right Ron – are those fires near you?
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Not touching close but 100 miles is too close.
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That’s a beautiful way to spend winter! It’s fun to see the seasons in other locales.
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I must admit this is better than having to shovel snow 🙂
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What an inviting scene.
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So happy you enjoyed this one Bob!
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I’ll take it any day…except I’m waiting for the alligator to jump up and eat me:)
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There are signs at the beginning of the trail to beware of the alligators. We did see quite a few fortunately they appeared to have tummies full because we made it through without having to run or scream like school girls 🙂
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I have to admit that, living in New England, I find it hard to conceive of a winter that doesn’t involve snow, frozen ponds and layers of clothes. Your winter is more serene. This photo looks Impressionistic.
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Most of our lives we experienced the same as you. The only part I miss is the freshly fallen snow coating trees. You totally saw the impressionistic touches I added!
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I love the look of that spanish moss, gives the whole scene a very mysterious vibe.
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You are so on the money about the vibe the spanish moss gives with a scene like this one!
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The leading line of the canal and the reflections of the brown fronds and hanging moss are fabulous.
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So glad the beauty of what my eye saw translated into this image and that it was pleasing for you!
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Beautiful!
I wouldn’t imagine how it would look like with snow, it would be like a little Amazon with snow 🙂
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Ha, I’m trying to conjure up the Amazon covered in snow 🙂
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Hi Patty,
Beautiful shot! I would take your winter over mine any time. Have a great day!
Sherrie
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Glad you enjoyed this view Sherrie – I would gladly trade our summers because it is so hot here.
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Its what I imagine Florida away from all the Disney hype to be like too!
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There are so many tranquil places other than the theme parks here but most people come to whoop it up and be entertained that they miss what I think are the best parts of being here.
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I came over to Florida for a “me” holiday last summer, and went on a canoe trip on a river just outside Tampa, it was so gorgeous… and so peaceful. I loved it
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Interesting…I thought things WERE green etc all year round there…a subtle, though still beautiful winter season is new info for me! Your photo really says shows a peaceful, resting Mother Nature.
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Well there is much more green here in winter than where you are, lol. It pleases me to know you enjoyed Mother at rest.
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After visiting this shot there might be a few villagers come up missing, does anyone have a map handy?
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Lol, believe it or not the trail has geo tracking spots on it!
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Beautiful. It may not be lush green, but is GREEN. 😀 We have hit an unusual mild snap that will be over by morning. Sometimes Winter is Slush Brown-Grey.
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So you were green with envy while flush with slush….. 🙂
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Love this photo, so much atmosphere!
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Thanks Cathy!!
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That’s a fantastic photo. did you get your feet wet taking it?
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No wet feet on this outing I was standing on an overpass. Thank you for your kind words and glad you enjoyed the shot.
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