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Leavenworth’s Tickseed – Orlando Wetlands Park – May 2015

“Alone with uncovered head I bared my life, my all to the Great Power of the Universe, call it Nature, God, Jehovah, Allah, Brahma or whatever you will, and reverently worship.” – Charles Torrey Simpson

This is how I feel – early in the morning – camera in hand – walking in the sunshine. The quote is from the book Out of Doors in Florida written by Charles Torrey Simpson in 1923. He was a naturalist and who, like me, has made Florida his adopted home. More on the book over the next couple of days.

The tickseed is Florida’s state wildflower.

Carolina Wild Petunia

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Petal and Pollen – Orlando Wetlands Park – May 2015

This flower is a native that makes a great landscape substitute for the invasive Mexican petunia.

This coming weekend I am going to concentrate on the flowers – I’ve decided to “focus” on that for a while. Although I will have great difficulty heading out to the berm with my macro lens – instead of telephoto.

Wildflower Wednesday

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Thistle – Seven Island Bird Park – May 2015
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Wild Sunflower – Seven Island Bird Park – May 2015

“In wildness is the preservation of the world” – Henry David Thoreau

Seven Islands State Bird Park is a Tennessee state park on the French Broad River. It is reported that 180 species of birds have been spotted here. Pretty good for 425 acres.

Quote found at http://www.quotationspage.com/quotes/Henry_David_Thoreau/21

Wildflower Wednesday

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Interesting Plant – Lake Monroe Park – May 2015
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Interesting Leaves – Lake Monroe Park – May 2015

“My progress was rendered delightful by the sylvan elegance of the groves, cheerful meadows, the high distant forests, which in grand order presented themselves in view” – William Bartram

William Bartram, my favorite naturalist, traveled these paths in the late 1700’s seeing wonders we can only dream about.

Quote found at http://www.great-quotes.com/quotes/author/William/Bartram

Wildflower Wednesday #2

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Indian Blanket – Merrit Island Wildlife Refuge – May 2015
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Vine – Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge – May 2015

“Do what you can, with what you have, where you are” – Theodore Roosevelt

Teddy Roosevelt was an avid sportsman who was a strong supporter of national parks in the US – particularly the western US.

Quote found at https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/inspirational