Cypress Trees

I grew up in Southern Illinois and on a visit back over Christmas I wanted to stop by Horseshoe Lake Conservation Area and take a look at the bald cypress trees.



Horseshoe Lake is a 2,400 acre shallow lake in Alexander County, Illinois. It has 20 miles of shoreline and the water is just beautiful. Although the trees are bare this time of year, I love to look at the base of the trees that is just above the water.







I tried to get pictures of the ducks on the lake, but they were quick. They just wouldn't pose for a picture. You will see the dark headed ducks are the hens and the green heads are the drakes.












Thanks for stopping by to see the cypress trees and a few ducks - Judy.


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13 comments:

  1. those are great photos. we used to have ducks at a pond nearby but they stopped coming here. I enjoyed seeing yours very much.

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  2. Wow these is beautiful!! I didn't know Cypress tree could grow in the water. Thanks for sharing the photos. ^_^

    Scenic Sunday

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  3. I didn't know Cypress tree grew in the north; I always thought they were found in warmer climates. Thanks for sharing.

    Happy Blue Monday, Judy.

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  4. Beautiful trees!
    My BLUE is my entry, please come and see. Have a great week.

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  5. I love Cypress tress. Love to paint them. The ducks are so cute. Great blog Judy. First visit. I will be back. Blessings sista.
    QMM

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  6. Wow! A haven for fauna. Nice collage!

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  7. Beautiful photos!~ Great post.Beat me to it!lol

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  8. I would like to see that too; lovely photographs and great collage!

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  9. Mmmmmmmmmmmm, one of my favorite trees. I just traveled to LA over Thanksgiving holiday and went on a swamp tour with nothing but the cypress and the spanish moss. So so beautiful.

    STAR OF INDIA

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  10. The collage looks like a cover or chapter opener for a textbook or brochure. Very nice job!
    Joyce M

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  11. It's interesting to see the trees sitting in water like that. There isn't anything similar here. Nice photos!

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  12. Very interesting trees!! I don't think I have seen that variety before! I can see why you are fascinated by those trunks!!

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  13. Great pictures. We live in Indiana on a lake but I can't say I have seen trees like these. Blessings,

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