Wherever my travels may lead, paradise is where I am.
Voltaire
Yesterday afternoon, knowing there will be a first freeze of the year over the coming weekend, I went for a hike at Berry Springs Park & Preserve in Georgetown, Texas. The preserve is only 25 minutes from my house. I was not sure what I would find. The preserve has a little bit of everything for nature lovers. The gardens attract pollinators. The wildlife viewing area can surprise you with a variety of animals. The large pond and creek bring several aquatic wildlife from egrets to ducks. There are even a couple of donkeys in a section of the park. It is one of those tranquil places to wander around with no agenda in mind and enjoy a cool, sunny day, such as yesterday. After seeing several birds and a Red Admiral butterfly, I thought that would be it. Suddenly, near one of the ponds and around a curve, I came up to the scene in this photo. To me, it was like paradise found. The light was filtering through the trees, creating a tunnel of mystery. I left the park content with what I had seen.
Wind Kisses
A tunnel of mystery indeed. I love it when a photo makes us wonder, like what is around the bend. But wow. The lighting here.
Egídio Leitão
Donna, those kinds of scenes are like asking us to photograph them. Thanks for your feedback.
Wind Kisses
So true.
Klausbernd
Hi Egidio
Paradise doesn’t mean much for us but we like your moody picture. Beautiful colour editing.
Thanks for sharing
The Fab Four of Cley
🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂
Egídio Leitão
Thank you very much for the kind words.
Rebecca Cuningham
Sounds like paradise to me! Snowstorm here, just skied my driveway.
Egídio Leitão
Thanks for your comment. Stay warm. Today, the windchill here is already 40 F even though it’s very sunny. Temps will dip more over the weekend.
Rebecca Cuningham
You may have that rare Texas snow! Bet the grocery stores are busy.
Brad
Great image and setting. It is like finding paradise or some fairy village!
Egídio Leitão
A “fairy” in a fairy land — that’s how I felt. 🙂 Thanks for the feedback, Brad.
restlessjo
The light is so beautiful.
Egídio Leitão
It was really beautiful. Thanks for the comment.
Anita
Magically beautiful!
Egídio Leitão
Many thanks, Anita.
Tomi Rovira
A beautiful path.
Egídio Leitão
Thank you, Tomi.
Tranature - quiet moments in nature
What a beautiful find Egidio, I love the way you captured the spirit of this paradise in your photo 😊
Egídio Leitão
I’m glad you liked it, Xenia. Thanks for the comment.
margaret21
Paradise Found indeed. And so near your home. Lucky you!
Egídio Leitão
Margaret, yes, I’m lucky to have that close to home. Thanks for your feedback.
Marie
Lovely light
Egídio Leitão
Thanks, Marie.
Yanti
what perfect framing! Like a ‘tunnel’ into the unknown, full of mystery yet so exciting!
Egídio Leitão
Yanti, that arching branch above the lighted area was really calling my attention. Thank you for your feedback.
Anne Sandler
So beautiful Egidio! What a treasure with perfect lighting.
Egídio Leitão
Thanks, Anne. I’m lucky to have places like that near home.
philosophy through photography
Egidio, your introduction to “preserve” has been truly appreciated.
Your keen professional eye for photography didn’t let this opportunity slip by, and now, thanks to you, we get to revel in the marvel that is “paradise” on earth.
Egídio Leitão
Thank you, Mr. Philo, for this feedback. I’m glad you liked it.
philosophy through photography
My pleasure.
You are welcome, Egidio.