This tree within Central Florida’s Withlacoochee State Forest pretty much demanded to be photographed.  I loved the root system and the scene.  This was shot at the start of a 14 mile hike through the forest and even though I was eager to get started, there was no way I was not going to stop and spend some time here.

Incidentally, this tree sits at the mouth of a small cave near several other caves within a half mile area.  I have some shots inside the caves I will be working on and posting.  Right now I’m in the middle of writing a few reviews, but I’ll get the cave images on here!