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Leather Fern. Shingle Creek Basin. Poster
by Chris Kusik
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Leather Fern. Shingle Creek Basin. poster by Chris Kusik. Our posters are produced on acid-free papers using archival inks to guarantee that they last a lifetime without fading or loss of color. All posters include a 1" white border around the image to allow for future framing and matting, if desired.
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I first discovered these ferns while exploring the forest in the Shingle Creek Basin. They tend to grow on the edges of marshes and swamps.Leather... more
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Artist's Description
I first discovered these ferns while exploring the forest in the Shingle Creek Basin. They tend to grow on the edges of marshes and swamps.Leather ferns grow up to thirteen feet tall. On my most recent visit to the area, the ferns seem to be thriving, as there are many more than I have seen in the past. The forest in the Shingle Creek Basin consists mainly bald cypress trees, bromeliads, airplants and several species of ferns. The forest floor consists of thick, firm, black mud, probably formed from decomposing plant material layered over decades of time. The basin is basically a well drained swamp, as I rarely encounter standing water, but the mud remains soft all through the year. Tiny tributaries wind through the forest and feed Shingle Creek throughout most of the year. The creek forms the headwaters to the Florida Everglades.
About Chris Kusik
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...
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Chris Kusik
Thank you for your comment Camille!
Camille Lopez
nice