After work yesterday I ran out to Everglades National Park with my camera to check on the water levels after all of the recent rains we have been experiencing here in South Florida over the last 3 weeks. I found that the water levels have risen a good bit since I was out there last but still not at there normal rainy season levels. Either way, I found alligators everywhere. They were crossing the park road, sitting in puddles, and occupying the walking trails that are now underwater. I found a five footer in a deep spot in the middle of one of the trails I was hiking. Luckily the water was clear and I saw it before I stepped on it.
I did get a few good shots of the blooming string lilies despite the windy conditions causing the saw grass and flowers to move back and forth. Although, I did have to hike a couple hundred yards out into the saw-grass to get the shot I envisioned. The water was about thigh deep but clean and clear. I also captured some good rainbow pictures from some storms that were offshore in the Atlantic.
