A grove of pond cypress trees with autumn foliage, Georgia, United States
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Nature's golden mirror. A grove of pond cypress trees, Georgia, United States
Reflected in calm water and glowing in the light of the setting sun, this grove of pond cypress creates a striking display of colour and symmetry. Native to the southeastern United States, the species is associated with shallow ponds, depressions and wetland habitats. This image was captured in Georgia, where these trees can be found in places such as the Okefenokee Swamp and other low-lying wetlands.
Unlike most conifers, pond cypress sheds its needle-like foliage each autumn, taking on warm yellow, copper and orange-brown tones. Closely related to the more widespread bald cypress, it is generally smaller and more strongly associated with still or shallow water.
Cypress wetlands provide important habitat and nesting sites for birds, amphibians and other wildlife. Here, glowing reflections, dark trunks and sunlight transform the wetland into a nearly painterly landscape, revealing the quiet beauty of the American South.
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