Cypress Swamp I. Jane Green Creek. Acrylic Print

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Jane Green Creek is named for a famous "lady of the night" who frequented cattle camps in this area in the 1870's. Cattleman Mose Barber is credited for naming this beautiful swamp and creek after her. Supposedly she became lost in the area and was never found. The creek and swamp are tributaries to the St. John's River in an area called "The Puzzle", a labyrinth on the border of Osceola and Brevard Counties where many have lost their way. I came across this area while exploring a dirt road called The Wildlife Trail, about three miles from where I parked my car.

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...