Palm and Cypress. Three Lakes W.M.A. Metal Print

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The tree line follows a small creek through the dry prairie, in Three Lakes Wildlife Management Area. The view is lush and tropical. The water is stained with tannic acid from decaying vegetation. Soft, thick, black mud covers the forest floor from the breakdown of layers of organic material distributed over the decades. On either side, vast expanses of open prairie extend as far as the eye can see. Three Lakes Wildlife Management Area covers over 86,000 acres in East Osceola County.

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...