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Nature photography by John P Sercel

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Cathedral Caverns

"Cathedral Caverns"



Taken on August 21, 2010 in Alabama, USA.

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Cathedral Caverns

"Cathedral Caverns"



Taken on August 21, 2010 in Alabama, USA.

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Cathedral Caverns

"Cathedral Caverns"



Taken on August 21, 2010 in Alabama, USA.

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Cathedral Caverns Stalagmites

"Cathedral Caverns Stalagmites"



Stalagmites rise from the floor of Cathedral Caverns in Woodville, AL. Taken on August 21, 2010 in Alabama, USA.

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O'Neil Bridge in the Morning

"O'Neil Bridge in the Morning"



Taken on July 6, 2010 in Alabama, USA.

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O'Neil Bridge in the Morning

"O'Neil Bridge in the Morning"



Taken on July 6, 2010 in Alabama, USA.

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Violet Wood Sorrel

"Violet Wood Sorrel"



A small Violet Wood Sorrel flower emerges just above the leaves of the forest floor. Taken on April 10, 2010 in Tennessee, USA.

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Violet Wood Sorrel

"Violet Wood Sorrel"



A small Violet Wood Sorrel flower stands among the fallen leaves and blades of grass in the field. Taken on April 10, 2010 in Tennessee, USA.

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Waters of Spring

"Waters of Spring"



Droplets of water rest gently on a tiny leaf in the Tennessee forest, as a cold rain softly falls in the first days of spring. Taken on March 22, 2010 in Tennessee, USA.

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Leaves of Spring

"Leaves of Spring"



Leaves of all kinds fill the floor of the Tennessee forest. Some sit silently, lifeless remnants of a season past, while others jump to life amid the first rains of spring. Taken on March 22, 2010 in Tennessee, USA.

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Leaves of Last Season

"Leaves of Last Season"



As the first sensations of spring are felt in the Tennessee forest, a cold droplet of water travels down the length of a lingering Oak leaf of last season, softening its scaly surface, coming to rest at the tip for a few moments before falling finally to the forest floor. Taken on March 22, 2010 in Tennessee, USA.

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Light on the Water

"Light on the Water"



As the chill of a winter night sets in again, the last glow of a winter sunset faintly paints the surface of the Tennessee River. Taken on December 29, 2009 in Alabama, USA.

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Evening on the River

"Evening on the River"



A peaceful calm settles slowly over the waters of the Tennessee river. Evening turns to night, the glow of the setting sun fades further from the surface of the water, and the chill of winter once again is felt. Taken on December 29, 2009 in Alabama, USA.

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Along the Banks

"Along the Banks"



Trees stand along the banks of the Tennessee River, flowing on through just after the sun has set. Clouds begin to move in, and the the chill of a winter night sets in once more. Taken on December 29, 2009 in Alabama, USA.

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Tennessee River at Sunset

"Tennessee River at Sunset"



The waters of the Tennessee River reflect the dying glory of the sun's light, late on a cold evening in winter. Taken on December 29, 2009 in Alabama, USA.

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Edge of the Field After Sunset

"Edge of the Field After Sunset"



Just after the sun dropped below the horizon, an old fence still stands at the edge of a field in early Fall. Taken on October 29, 2009 in Alabama, USA.

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Evening Road

"Evening Road"



Just after sunset on Gunwaleford Road near the city of florence. Taken on September 29, 2009 in Alabama, USA.

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Field After Sunset

"Field After Sunset"



Taken on September 29, 2009 in Alabama, USA.

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O'Neal Bridge on the Tennesse

"O'Neal Bridge on the Tennesse"



O'Neal Bridge in the evening light over the Tennessee River in the city of Florence. Taken on September 17, 2009 in Alabama, USA.

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Tennessee River

"Tennessee River"



Taken on September 17, 2009 in Alabama, USA.

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Squirrel

"Squirrel"



A squirrel sits perched on the arm of a large Oak tree. Taken on August 24, 2009 in Alabama, USA.

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Old Railroad Bridge

"Old Railroad Bridge"



Painted with the warmth of the evening sun, vines and leaves overgrow the entrance to an old railroad bridge, spanning the Tennessee River in the town of Florence. Taken on August 13, 2009 in Alabama, USA.

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Old Railroad Bridge

"Old Railroad Bridge"



Painted with the warmth of the evening sun, vines and leaves overgrow the entrance to an old railroad bridge, spanning the Tennessee River in the town of Florence. Taken on August 13, 2009 in Alabama, USA.

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North

"North"



Looking north as the earth spins for ~1 hour. Taken on August 21, 2009 in Tennessee, USA.

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North

"North"



Looking north as the earth spins for ~15 minutes. Taken on August 8, 2009 in Tennessee, USA.

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Evening Sky

"Evening Sky"



Taken on July 3, 2009 in Tennessee, USA.

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Leaves of the Summer Forest

"Leaves of the Summer Forest"



Taken on June 5, 2009 in Tennessee, USA.

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Leaves of the Summer Forest

"Leaves of the Summer Forest"



Taken on June 5, 2009 in Tennessee, USA.

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Daisy Fleabane

"Daisy Fleabane"



Daisy Fleabane flowers in the summer forest. Taken on June 6, 2009 in Tennessee, USA.

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Venus' Looking Glass

"Venus' Looking Glass"



A Venus' Looking Glass flower in the forest floor. Taken on June 6, 2009 in Tennessee, USA.

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Venus' Looking Glass

"Venus' Looking Glass"



A small Venus' Looking Glass flower rises up just above the forest floor. Taken on June 6, 2009 in Tennessee, USA.

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Tennessee River

"Tennessee River"



Looking out across the Tennessee River as it flows through the town of Waterloo, Alabama. Taken on May 18, 2009 in Alabama, USA.

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Patton Island Bridge

"Patton Island Bridge "



The Patton Island Bridge on the Tennessee River. Taken on May 18, 2009 in Alabama, USA.

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Crown Vetch

"Crown Vetch"



Crown Vetch flowers blossom in the summer. Taken on May 18, 2009 in Alabama, USA.

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Poison Ivy Leaves

"Poison Ivy Leaves"



A group of Poison Ivy leaves in the forest, highlighted by the sunlight filtering through the treetops above. Taken on April 24, 2009 in Tennessee, USA.

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Wood Sorrel in the Sunlight

"Wood Sorrel in the Sunlight"



A small Violet Wood Sorrel flower sits near the edge of the forest, highlighted by the last rays of the evening sun. Taken on April 26, 2009 in Tennessee, USA.

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Star Chickweed

"Star Chickweed"



A group of Star Chickweed flowers stand highlighted by the sunlight in the forest. Taken on April 25, 2009 in Tennessee, USA.

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Common Buttercup

"Common Buttercup"



A little Common Buttercup flower rises up just above the ground in a small field. Taken on April 25, 2009 in Tennessee, USA.

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Spring Azure

"Spring Azure"



A tiny Spring Azure butterfly sits on a broken stalk of dry grass in the field. Taken on April 25, 2009 in Tennessee, USA.

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Violet Wood Sorrel

"Violet Wood Sorrel"



A pair of Violet Wood Sorrel flowers stand among the fallen leaves on the forest floor in Spring. Taken on April 25, 2009 in Tennessee, USA.

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