It’s quiet now, missing the laughter and squealing with the cool spring water. Serene, peaceful, where are the people?
Swim area at the headwaters.
Outflow of the bubbly spring
It was a warm pre-spring day with a slight haze from clouds. We ponder, and imagine, that soon the echoes erupt through the oaks; ripples with the splash of the crystal clear flow. It will soon be Ichetucknee’s prime time.
Ichetucknee – Indian word meaning “beaver pond” and is one of Florida’s 33 first-magnitude springs. (Wikipedia) The springs are located close to High Springs, Florida.
To me, prime time is whenever I can be there, taking in the beauty around. I enjoyed the quietness and stillness without all the laughter and splashing – because it was a good picture day – even though vegetation was still dormant.
Crystal clear water allows images of fish swimming by.
The soft flow of the springs allows a slight splash now and then but their flow is without effort, abiding within natural barriers. A leaf falls from the tree and you could almost hear it land in the woods, or softly touch the smooth, clear water.
This is a beautiful place. Observe with me the beauty even in the after-affects of winter.
Soon, the people will arrive, the green abounds and the sun bakes. The springs refresh. Below is a nice video from Trips to Discover.
Blessings along the Way!
Ron
That’s beautiful…. and there are turtles !
Thanks so much. Yes, the turtles just sit and soak the sun. 🙂
Takes me back in time, and that first big decision at the jumping-off-point…get in slowly or jump in all at once? Then that long, leisurely trip down the river in an inner tube. Float until the sun is too hot on your legs and the rubber of that airplane inner tube was burning you, then flip over and swim a ways towing it until you are ready to climb back on and relax awhile. What a great memory and a great place to spend a summer day!
I can relate. The water was certainly cold in the summer so I tried to stay out of it to some degree. However, while tubing you just have to “go with the flow.” Thanks Sharon for reminding me as well. 😀
That is a beautiful place I got to visit through your pictures!
Thanks so much. Glad you could go along on the ride. I have another follow-up post scheduled for Tuesday. 🙂
You are welcome. I know I will enjoy that one too 🙂
Thank you it´s very beautifully! 🙂
Thank you so much. It is a peaceful place now but will soon be very crowded. I like the peace of the area now more than in the summer. 🙂
I agree with you! 🙂
We are so lucky that we live in Florida
I agree; even with the pollen, humidity, bugs, reptiles and hurricanes. 🙂
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Beautiful pictures as always!❤️
Well bless you! Thanks so much. That means a lot. 🙂
Such an amazing place! Would have loved to spend a couple of hours there.
Thank you so much. It is a fun place and you could hear the laughter of people enjoying themselves throughout the woods and along the river flow. It’s quiet now but it will soon be a bustling place. Lots of people. 🙂
I hope it doesn’t get too crowded 😊
I know what you mean. Come summer though, it’s very populated. Thanks. 🙂
Looks like a wonderful place to explore. Great photos. I agree, whenever you can get there is the best time.
Thanks much Dan. I appreciate it. 🙂