Photo Blog: One Day At Caddo Lake

09/29/2023

I had the pleasure to be able to ride out with another photographer on Caddo lake one morning earlier in Sept and got to witness some beautiful scenery and an awesome sunrise. I got an early start that morning to meet the local photographer at his boat at 5:30am to get out to the first spot for sunrise. We arrived some 45min before sunrise and captured the beginning of the day. Then on the way back I was able to capture some amazing images of the bayous as the sun was just illuminating the Cyprus trees with the morning light and all the birds were out foraging for food.

It was an awesome way to start a Monday out on Caddo Lake watching the day start among the moss filled Cyprus trees.

Sunrise at Caddo Lake - A glorious capture as the sun popped over the horizon lighting up the clouds that started to appear right... — Sunrise at Caddo Lake

Sunrise at Caddo Lake - A glorious capture as the sun popped over the horizon lighting up the clouds that started to appear right at sunrise. Right after sunrise the sky lit up the clouds with some wonderful colors of yellow and orange against a silhouette of cypress trees in the lake. We also like the nice reflections in the water of the trees in this early morning capture on Caddo Lake. It was an early morning boat ride to catch the sunrise from the larger area of the lake, best way to catch the colorful sky. The Caddo Lake is 25000 acres located in east Texas near Uncertain TX. Uncertain has a population of 93 in 2023. Caddo lake is in both Texas and Louisiana and is the largest cypress forest in the world.

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Caddo Lake Dawn - Right before sunrise the sky lit up with some wonderful colors against a silhouette of cypress trees in the... — Caddo Lake Dawn

Caddo Lake Dawn - Right before sunrise the sky lit up with some wonderful colors against a silhouette of cypress trees in the lake. We also like the nice reflections in the water of the trees in this early morning capture on Cado Lake. The Caddo Lake is 25000 acres located in east Texas near Uncertain TX. Uncertain has a population of 93 2023. Caddo lake is in both Texas and Louisiana and is the largest cypress forest in the world.

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Caddo Lake Sunrise Panorama - Right before sunrise the sky lit up with some wonderful colors against a silhouette of cypress... — Caddo Lake Sunrise Panorama

Caddo Lake Sunrise Panorama - Right before sunrise the sky lit up with some wonderful colors against a silhouette of cypress trees in the lake in this pano. We also like the nice reflections in the water of the trees in this early morning capture on Caddo Lake. The Caddo Lake is 25000 acres located in east Texas near Uncertain TX. Uncertain has a population of 93 2023. Caddo lake is in both Texas and Louisiana and is the largest cypress forest in the world. It is the also a natural lake in Texas. What really made this work was having no one else on the lake so the surface was completely flat and no wind made or a beautiful sunrise.

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Violet Crown Over Caddo Lake - While out taking photos at Caddo Lake in east Texas on a boat tour with another photographer early... — Violet Crown Over Caddo Lake

Violet Crown Over Caddo Lake - While out taking photos at Caddo Lake in east Texas on a boat tour with another photographer early in the morning at dawn the sky started giving us some nice colors. The colors were opposite from where the sun would come up and I just happen to turn around and see some pinks and violets colors in the sky. right before sunrise. So I turned around and capture this from the other direction with what we call the violet crown colors. Caddo has the largest cypress forest in the world so it is unique to Texas and Louisana. I got great color in the sky and water with wonderful reflections of sky, cypress trees and great colors. In any case this was another special capture of the cypress trees with great reflections in the water in this two to one panorama. Caddo lake border both Texas and Louisiana.

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Caddo Bayou - This is a bayou of Caddo Lake area some also refer to this as the government ditch as it was dredged by the government... — Caddo Bayou

Caddo Bayou - This is a bayou of Caddo Lake area some also refer to this as the government ditch as it was dredged by the government to create a channel through to connect different areas of the lakes, ponds, river together. We love all the cypress trees with spanish moss dripping from their branches with this tree tunnel of larger beneath. The Caddo Lake is 25000 acres located in east Texas near Uncertain TX. Uncertain has a population of 93 2023. Caddo lake is in both Texas and Louisiana.

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Caddo Lake Cypress Swamp - The were lotus flowers and lily's blooming through out the areas as we travel in a boat through Caddo... — Caddo Lake Cypress Swamp

Caddo Lake Cypress Swamp - The were lotus flowers and lily's blooming through out the areas as we travel in a boat through Caddo Lake swamps. We captured this more drilled in to the see the light just beginning to light the bald cypress trees with their branches dripping with spanish moss gently back lit and with the lotus flowers in bloom below in this early morning boat ride. This was our second trip to the area in a few years. We love all the cypress trees with spanish moss dripping from their branches with lilly pads and lotus flowers beneath where else can you see this beautiful nature landscape. The Caddo Lake is 25000 acres located in east Texas near Uncertain TX. Uncertain has a population of 93 2023. Caddo lake is in both Texas and Louisiana and a real gem to the area of east Texas is the largest cypress forest in the world.

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Lotus Flower Bloom in the Swamps of Caddo lake - Just after sun rise this area behind us lit up with all the lotus flowers and... — Lotus Flower Bloom in the Swamps of Caddo

Lotus Flower Bloom in the Swamps of Caddo lake - Just after sun rise this area behind us lit up with all the lotus flowers and lily's blooming below this stand of cypress trees. We captured this shot with just after the sun peaked over the trees. This was our second trip to the area in a few years. We love all the cypress trees with spanish moss dripping from their branches with lilly pads and lotus flowers beneath. The Caddo Lake is 25000 acres located in east Texas near Uncertain TX. Uncertain has a population of 93 2023. Caddo lake is in both Texas and Louisiana and is the largest cypress forest in the world.

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A Kiss of Light in Caddo - Deep in the heart of Caddo Lake we saw a kiss of light breaking through the cypress trees to add just... — A Kiss of Light in Caddo

A Kiss of Light in Caddo - Deep in the heart of Caddo Lake we saw a kiss of light breaking through the cypress trees to add just enough light to capture this image. Caddo Lake is like no other place and there is so much beauty here it is amazing. We were slowly drifting through one area after another with each one giving us another taste of this natural beauty of swamps and bald cypress trees every where we went. My guide was another photographer who knew his way around and took me to some beautiful spots. This spot was beautiful with a slight mist over the water creating this blue haze and the green cypress tree in view as the morning light came through the trees. Caddo is the largest nature formed lake and the largest cypress forest in the world. The Caddo Lake is 25000 acres located in east Texas near Uncertain TX. Uncertain has a population of 93 2023. Caddo lake is in both Texas and Louisiana and a real gem to the area of east Texas.

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Kiss of first morning light on the Great Cypress Trees of Caddo - It was beautiful in the early morning and this photo of the... — Kiss of first morning light on the Cypress Trees of Caddo Lake

Kiss of first morning light on the Great Cypress Trees of Caddo - It was beautiful in the early morning and this photo of the cypress trees were just receiving the first kiss of light in the early morning with a slight mist over the water yet still captured the reflections in the of the trees in the water. In east Texas there is a large cypress swamp this is around 25000 acreas along the border of Texas and Louisiana. The area has many adjoining lakes, ponds, bayous and a river channels to travel and the best way is by boat. I hired a guide to takes me out to see this wondrous landscape. For two mornings we travel through out different areas of Caddo Lake and bayous. The closest town is a place called Uncertain Texas with a population of 93 which kind of leads to the charm of the place.

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Mysterious Caddo Lake Panorama - As the late afternoon light filter in to the heart of the Caddo Lake I saw this most beautiful... — Mysterious Caddo Lake Panorama

Mysterious Caddo Lake Panorama - As the late afternoon light filter in to the heart of the Caddo Lake I saw this most beautiful scene with endless cypress trees that needed to be shown in a panorama. Sometimes you need to expand in order to try and show the cypress swamp with its wonderful cypress trees immersed in the water. We decided to come when everything would still be green and lush which added to its beauty. You see the feathery green leaves of the cypress tree and spanish moss hanging down. This image brings out the beautiful bald cypress trees with their feathery leaves in the late afternoon with barely a breeze. Looking deep into the swamp the light created some beautiful reflections over the water with nothing but cypress trees with their roots exposed and the spanish moss hangings from their branches and lily pads floating on the water in this panorama. Today was a good day as the beauty of the area takes you in. Caddo Lake is a 25,400-acre lake and bayou on the border between Texas and Louisiana, in northern Harrison County and southern Marion County in Texas and Caddo Parish in Louisiana. Caddo lake, bayous and ponds are all connected which are the largest naturally formed lake in Texas and the largest cypress forest in the world. It a wonder of nature with botanic and wildlife everywhere you look.

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Ibis at Caddo Lake - An Ibis walks along the cypress trees at Caddo Lake.
This area is very much a swamp where you can find birds of all kind. — Ibis at Caddo Lake 3320

Ibis at Caddo Lake - An Ibis walks along the cypress trees at Caddo Lake. This area is very much a swamp where you can find birds of all kind. We like the ibis reflection of this bird at the base of the cypress trees along the roots. Caddo lake is the largest natural lake in Texas and it is the largest cypress forest in the world. This place can be a haunting place of this natural beauty. Caddo lake borders Texas and Louisiana.

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Blue Heron at Caddo Lake - My guide and I had left out in the dark to capture the beauty of Caddo Lake. As we were drifting along... — Blue Heron at Caddo Lake

Blue Heron at Caddo Lake - My guide and I had left out in the dark to capture the beauty of Caddo Lake. As we were drifting along we came across this blue heron which had flown over here and landed on this large branch jutting out of over the water. He was keeping a eye towards us ready to take flight at any moment. I was able to capture this image before he decided we crossed his comfort zone and took flight. Caddo lake is the largest natural lake in Texas and it is the largest cypress forest in the world. This place can be a haunting place of this natural beauty. Caddo lake borders Texas and Louisiana.

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Blue Heron Flies Across Caddo Lake - From the boat another photographer and myself had been photographing this blue heron, as... — Blue Heron Flies Across Caddo Lake

Blue Heron Flies Across Caddo Lake - From the boat another photographer and myself had been photographing this blue heron, as he finally decided we were too close for comfort he flew away. I was able to capture him as he flew away over the water with some reflections in the water below. This place can be lovely place to witness birds in their natural environment.

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Caddo Cypress Trees and Lily Pads - It was a lovely day in the late afternoon at Saw Mill Pond in Caddo State Park where I was... — Caddo Cypress Trees and Lily Pads

Caddo Cypress Trees and Lily Pads - It was a lovely day in the late afternoon at Saw Mill Pond in Caddo State Park where I was almost alone while here. Last time we came it was in the all a few years ago and it was packed for fall colors. I captured this images as it was still light enough to capture the pond full of lily pads floating on top of the waters with the nice reflections of the cypress trees and sky in the water in a vertical format. Caddo lake is part of the largest cypress forest in the world. The Saw Mill pond is part of the 25,000 acre's of the lake with ponds, bayous, and the larger lake area that runs all the way into Louisiana. The bayou around here is often referred to as the government ditch because it was what open up this lake to a much bigger area. Some also refer to these are as channels whatever you call they can be beautiful. They are like tree tunnels in the water. I was pleased with this capture of this beautiful cypress trees in the pond standing out in the water surrounded by more cypress trees and beautiful reflections in the water. A great way to end the day!

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Caddo Lake Cypress Forest - We capture this image in the late afternoon at Caddo lake with the cypress tree submerged in the... — Caddo Lake Cypress Forest

Caddo Lake Cypress Forest - We capture this image in the late afternoon at Caddo lake with the cypress tree submerged in the water with a hint of light iluminating the branches with their feathery green leaves. The lake was still and you can see the reflections of the trees with lily pads floating on top of the water at the Saw Mill Pond. Caddo Lake is the world largest cypress forest in the world. This area is very much a swamp with large openings, bayou's, and ponds through out this 25,000 area lake. This lake is located in east Texas with the closest town a place called Uncertain population of 93 and the Caddo lake is also shared by Louisiana.

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Caddo Lake Panorama - As the soft morning light filter in to the heart of the Caddo Lake I saw this most beautiful scene that... — Caddo Lake Panorama

Caddo Lake Panorama - As the soft morning light filter in to the heart of the Caddo Lake I saw this most beautiful scene that I realized needed to be made wide to capture it all. This image brings out the beautiful bald cypress trees with their feathery leaves still in the early morning with barely a breeze. Looking deep into the swamp which the early light had cast this blue glow over the water with nothing else but cypress trees with their roots exposed and the spanish moss that hangs from their branches encircling this area in this panorama. Today was a good day as the beauty of the area takes you in. Caddo Lake is a 25,400-acre lake and bayou on the border between Texas and Louisiana, in northern Harrison County and southern Marion County in Texas and Caddo Parish in Louisiana. Caddo and bayou are the largest naturally formed lake in Texas and the largest cypress forest in the world. It a wonder of nature with botanic and wildlife everywhere you look.

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Caddo Cypress - We captured this image in the late afternoon at Caddo lake with the cypress tree submerged in the water with... — Caddo Cypress

Caddo Cypress - We captured this image in the late afternoon at Caddo lake with the cypress tree submerged in the water with a hint of light illuminating the branches with their feathery green leaves. The lake was still and you can see the reflections of the trees with lily pads floating on top of the water. This is an area managed by the Caddo State Park and off the saw mill pond. Caddo Lake is the world largest cypress forest in the world. This area is very much a swamp with large openings, bayou's, and ponds through out this 25,000 area lake. This lake is located in east Texas with the closest town a place called Uncertain population of 93 and the lake is also shared by Louisiana.

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Cypress Forest of Caddo - It was a lovely day in the late afternoon at Saw Mill Pond in Caddo State Park where I was almost... — Cypress Forest of Caddo

Cypress Forest of Caddo - It was a lovely day in the late afternoon at Saw Mill Pond in Caddo State Park where I was almost alone while here. Last time we came it was in the fall and it was packed with photographer for fall colors. I captured this images as their was still light enough to capture the pond full of lily pads floating on top of the waters with the nice reflections of the cypress trees and sky in the water. Caddo lake is part of the largest cypress forest in the world. The Saw Mill pond is part of the 25,000 acre's of the lake with ponds, bayous, and the larger lake area that runs all the way into Louisiana. The bayou around here is often referred to as the government ditch because it was what open up this lake to a much bigger area. Some also refer to these are as channels whatever you call they can be beautiful. They are like tree tunnels in the water. I was pleased with this capture of this beautiful cypress trees in the pond standing out in the water surrounded by more cypress trees and beautiful reflections in the water and a great sky with wispy clouds. A great way to end the day!

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