Bull Creek Swamp. Metal Print

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With every visit, I am in awe of the magical beauty of the swamp in the Bull Creek Wildlife Management Area. Well constructed footbridges allow access to the area. Purchased by George Hopkins in 1902, a small railroad was constructed to move cypress to his sawmill in Melbourne, about 25 miles east of here. The area was heavily logged until 1928. The state bought the land in 1967 for flood control and in 1970 it was leased to The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for use as a Wildlife Management Area.

Chris was born in southern Delaware in 1960. As a teenager he began studying maps of Florida and dreamed of exploring the state and it’s natural treasures. In the early 1980’s he moved to Central Florida. During his travels throughout the state he discovered the beauty of it’s swamps, prairies, springs, rivers and lakes. This led to an interest in photography and it’s ability to document his adventures. He also developed an interest in astronomy. He studied the work of Ansel Adams and his “zone” system as well as the works of the his colleges in the “f 64 club” of art photographers. It became apparent that researching the accomplishments of painters would also be beneficial. Chris began to establish his own style, a fusion of art and...