Daybreak

This shot was taken at daybreak at Ocean Pond Campground, in Osceola Florida.... more

by Will Boutin Photos

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Daybreak

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Will Boutin Photos

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This shot was taken at daybreak at Ocean Pond Campground, in Osceola Florida.
I love taking photos at this time of day, a shot like this with the moss hanging from the tree, and the morning mist coming off the lake behind is such a tranquil scene.
Spanish-moss, also called Florida moss, long moss, or graybeard, is not a true moss. It is an epiphytic plant, which grows on another plant, but does not rely on the host plant for nutrients; epiphytes make their own food. They are sometimes referred to as air plants because most have aerial roots; however, Spanish-moss does not have any roots. It uses its long, thin, scaly stems to wrap around the host tree and hang down from the branches. The leaves are covered with cup-like, permeable scales that 'catch' moisture and nutrients from the air and from pockets on the surface of the host. This water-trapping ability allows Spanish-moss to withstand long dry periods. In extreme dry spells, the plant becomes dormant until moisture returns.

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Will Boutin Photos

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February 23rd, 2013