Circle B Bar Ranch Visit (Lakeland, FL)

[BrainOnSigs]

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A swampy sunrise. Some handsome Blue Herons. A paranoid Green Heron. Winged jewels. And a hog in the bog.

 

[West]

Looks like a good day at the ranch

 

[DMLarson]

All are very nice, but that first shot...wow!

 

[Allan]

Great variety. The first is special.

 

[Louis Champan]

Great job with these images and what a variety you got. The first and fourth image are special in the lighting and pose.

 

[Boblou]

For me first and fourth are special.
Well done. ?

 

[jon.oman]

Very nice images! I've been there. My sister and brother-in-law are snow-birds. They have a place in Lakeland. I usually visit for a few days in February.

 

[olshroom]

Great photos. The first one is dynamic.

 

[jbailey930]

Wow, great set! Super job on the lighting

That is a special place. Watch for gators! Saw some white pelicans and an eagle nest there a few years ago in Jan/Feb. Worth the visit in my opinion.

 

[gchappel]

20min from the house- I need to go down again!
1 and 4 are terrific.
Nicely seen.
Drop me a line if you ever want to go again- Like to meet some people there.
gary

 

[bobbyv]

That first one is classic Circle B. The rest are great. I like the expression on the Green Heron.

 

[kilofoxtrott]

Excellent again.
#1 is really stunning.

How do you guys get so closeto the herons?
Here in Germanythey areextremly shy....

Kind regards
Klaus

 

[bobbyv]

Excellent again.
#1 is really stunning.

How do you guys get so closeto the herons?
Here in Germanythey areextremly shy....

Kind regards
Klaus

Circle B is one of many places where the animals have seen enough humans to not feel so threatened. That's not necessarily a good thing but it allows for some decent photos.

 

[Commodorefirst]

I usually do not nominate for feature because I mostly handle that part of the cafe, but I feel compelled to feature that first shot. Super image.

 

[Mitchell]

I usually do not nominate for feature because I mostly handle that part of the cafe, but I feel compelled to feature that first shot. Super image.

Agreed! I second that one.

 

[pcdebb]

I'm long overdue at the B. Great shots!

 

[acnomad]

Great set of photographs! Where is this place?

 

[pcdebb]

Great set of photographs! Where is this place?

This is in Lakeland!
https://polknature.com/explore/circle-b-bar-reserve

 

[gchappel]

Circle B is about 15min from me. These images reminded me I had not been there in a while, so I went yesterday early morning. I would hold off traveling here for a month or two.
The majority of the trails- and all my "good spots" are closed. One of my trails was blocked by a large downed tree- and with the water there was no easy way around. I have never seen it this wet- wear water shoes even on the main trails.
They always close the trails during alligator mating season, but they are usually reopened by now.
It is still a beautiful place. Yes, I even got some good images- one of the eagles was kind enough to fly along in front of the moon. But if you are planning a trip I would wait a while.
Drop me a line if you want, be fun to meet up.
gary

 

[BrainOnSigs]

Thank you for all the kind comments. I am to a point in my life that journey (into nature) is more important than the destination (a nice picture). I do like to share my experiences thru photography but I also am content with a pair of binoculars and enjoying the moment without worrying about camera settings.