NATURE IS THE NICEST NEIGHBOR - Embrace Southern States

Wouldn’t it be nice to see some natural beauty right now? I am so thankful to live in the Florida Panhandle where nature and beauty put on a living art exhibit every day of the year. Nature is the nicest neighbor.

My human neighbors are just fine, but I don’t find myself eager to photograph them. Yes, they look okay, but nature outshines them.

All of the photos in this article were taken in Florida, most locations identified in captions.

It was lots of fun to browse through my photos and find just the thing that you can enjoy with me right now. Think of this as a refreshing pictorial break from whatever you are doing… a “walk in the woods” or “walk on the wildflower side”. Hope you find at least a couple of these that make you want to come visit or at least to share some thoughts!

Meander through the woods with me on this pleasant path.

A path at Lichgate on High Road in Tallahassee.

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Find Live Oaks showing off their friendship with Spanish Moss.

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Perhaps you prefer a vantage with a view of the local wildflowers.

Open field on Christy Cary Lane in Tallahassee.

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Happy flowers here attract the Zebra Longwing butterfly.

On my street (no I won’t post the name)!

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These Camellias bloom from November through January.

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Then the Azaleas bloom from February through April.

Also in my own yard adding so much beauty.

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The gorgeous clusters on the Beautyberry can last for months.

Yep, still in my neighborhood. LOVE the color!

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Large creeks in Florida have alligators, turtles, and great fishing.

Black Creek is located in Middleburg, Florida.

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Lily pads seem so relaxed as they enjoy the sunshine.

Lovely lily pads located on Black Creek.

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Adventure awaits around the next bend!

This track is in Gadsden County near Havana, Florida.

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