Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Saltwater Marshes, Chincoteague Island, Virginia

In an effort to not bore you to death with my wading bird images, I decided something a little different might be in order. I mentioned in a previous post that I had fallen in love with the beautiful saltwater marshes of the Eastern Shore and especially enjoyed photographing them around Chincoteague Island. So I wanted to share a few more images of the marshes with you.

I eyed this weather worn driftwood laying randomly in the marsh early one afternoon, and after passing it several times, I decided to stop and take a photograph later in the day when the light was better.

I also noticed these dock poles randomly sticking up out of the marshes. Perhaps the dock they were attached to was blown away by a storm. Nonetheless, I couldn't help but snap a few images.

The Wild Ponies were everywhere I turned on Chincoteague Island and off in the distance on the wildlife refuge. However, I enjoyed photographing them most in the marshes with the beautiful green grasses swaying back and forth in the wind. The week is wrapping up too quickly. I had hoped to make plans to get out of town for a night this weekend, but rain seems to be moving in. Perhaps. ENJOY!

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  1. Carol, each one is super, the driftwood looks like eagle's wings. great contrast with vivid green grass, lovely. Cheers from Jean

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  2. Carol, I'm certainly not bored with the bird life you encountered. Just caught up with all the different Herons and Egrets ... fabulous images. Am I jealous .. absolutely.

    We are off to the North Norfolk Coast for a long weekend so IF the wind and rain doesn't interrupt I might come back with some avian images.

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    1. Thanks Frank. Have a fabulous time and take lots of pics!

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  3. Have enjoyed the island photos. They make one want to take off and visit there.

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