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Doll meet at Cypress Gardens

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After many many years of being under reconstruction and repair due to storms and flooding, one of our really neat local parks/gardens had reopened!  We had been there once before a few years ago during the fall but we decided to hit it again during Spring to see how it looked.  

 

They have lots of cool things out there including wildlife exhibits.  Here's one of the local alligators!  He was a small one at only about 5 feet long.

 

32784041807_6284c149d1_z.jpgDSC_0287 by Billy  Bennett, on Flickr

 

Then we saw the BIG boy.  He was like 12 feet long and super wide!

 

32783928507_7e612e3054_z.jpgDSC_0426 by Billy  Bennett, on Flickr

 

There were lots of interesting plants and flowers around too.

 

40760841113_2b5f467b09_z.jpgDSC_0290 by Billy  Bennett, on Flickr

 

46810867995_ed87579ea1_z.jpgDSC_0291 by Billy  Bennett, on Flickr

 

There were some exotic birds there too.  This is an Amazon Grey.

 

40760837653_e51ff6c776_z.jpgDSC_0293 by Billy  Bennett, on Flickr

 

And this guy is a cockatoo.  He was very lively and talked quite a lot!

 

33850358328_88745065c7_z.jpgDSC_0295 by Billy  Bennett, on Flickr

 

Inside the gift shop.

 

40760834063_c7d5e48891_z.jpgDSC_0296 by Billy  Bennett, on Flickr

 

And here's the swamp!  Why do we keep having doll meets in swamps?  LOL

 

33850352098_09af1fe2d3_z.jpgDSC_0298 by Billy  Bennett, on Flickr

 

33850350178_3dc113372a_z.jpgDSC_0299 by Billy  Bennett, on Flickr

 

Inbetween the cypress knees there's a little gator hiding!

 

40760831513_57484515a4_z.jpgDSC_0300 by Billy  Bennett, on Flickr

 

I brought my Kiyoko along.  :)

 

40760829733_8620d342b8_z.jpgDSC_0302 by Billy  Bennett, on Flickr

 

She's a gorgeous little thing.  <3

 

47674345032_3571cde175_z.jpgDSC_0303 by Billy  Bennett, on Flickr

 

She found some pretty flowers.

 

40760827273_97ba6b9448_z.jpgDSC_0306 by Billy  Bennett, on Flickr

 

Back to the swamp.  We took the outer ring trail and had a nice walk.

 

47727434081_e45f692c54_z.jpgDSC_0308 by Billy  Bennett, on Flickr

 

Our lovely group that showed up!  It was quite the assemblage.  😄

 

40760822353_9ce70a6a0b_z.jpgDSC_0310 by Billy  Bennett, on Flickr

 

32784022577_46557f54e8_z.jpgDSC_0311 by Billy  Bennett, on Flickr

 

46810851225_fe5abd3d15_z.jpgDSC_0312 by Billy  Bennett, on Flickr

 

40760818523_a70ffefcf1_z.jpgDSC_0313 by Billy  Bennett, on Flickr

 

46810849185_8c2c2ea019_z.jpgDSC_0314 by Billy  Bennett, on Flickr

 

Look!  We spotted a wild Valiant!  😄  She was so pretty in person!

 

32784019377_fedf00f3ec_z.jpgDSC_0315 by Billy  Bennett, on Flickr

 

40760815053_c89f96a40b_z.jpgDSC_0316 by Billy  Bennett, on Flickr

 

All the walking made us take frequent breaks to rest.  Kiyoko looked best while doing it tho.  😉

 

47674329522_5eb3a1c387_z.jpgDSC_0319 by Billy  Bennett, on Flickr

 

47674326082_64a8f3a455_z.jpgDSC_0321 by Billy  Bennett, on Flickr

 

47727422001_6d8e308683_z.jpgDSC_0324 by Billy  Bennett, on Flickr

 

33850328808_9a31d55d84_z.jpgDSC_0328 by Billy  Bennett, on Flickr

 

Later down the trail we found a large glade with this bat hotel near the edge.

 

33850327738_fe0830a472_z.jpgDSC_0329 by Billy  Bennett, on Flickr

 

There were also lots of pitcher plants in wet areas in the glade.

 

46810836985_65f854df54_z.jpgDSC_0330 by Billy  Bennett, on Flickr

 

Kiyoko wasn't too keen on them tho.

 

33850324548_aa0da6bc7a_z.jpgDSC_0331 by Billy  Bennett, on Flickr

 

33850322738_735ccf3135_z.jpgDSC_0332 by Billy  Bennett, on Flickr

 

40760792353_dfa4a33a64_z.jpgDSC_0334 by Billy  Bennett, on Flickr

 

Her future's so bright... she's gotta wear shades.  😄

 

32784003237_9f0cf6390f_z.jpgDSC_0337 by Billy  Bennett, on Flickr

 

Giant stump conquered!

 

40760703613_0a717d546e_z.jpgDSC_0340 by Billy  Bennett, on Flickr

 

33850316068_90de93da48_z.jpgDSC_0341 by Billy  Bennett, on Flickr

 

40760784113_afe8aa6be5_z.jpgDSC_0343 by Billy  Bennett, on Flickr

 

One of the other ladies that came to the meet, she is a custom 06 girl on a DDdy body.

 

46810830595_bbf41a0283_z.jpgDSC_0344 by Billy  Bennett, on Flickr

 

It got quite warm so Kiyoko stretched out in the shade for a nap.

 

40760781473_59b8853892_z.jpgDSC_0345 by Billy  Bennett, on Flickr

 

While she napped, I think there was some type of ritual going on...

 

40760774083_4c5f4bc21c_z.jpgDSC_0350 by Billy  Bennett, on Flickr

 

After our break we headed back down the trail.  This big open area was close to the original homestead grounds.

 

46810821435_b8ca01f0c4_z.jpgDSC_0351 by Billy  Bennett, on Flickr

 

Bee hives!

 

32783989187_e8f18b9542_z.jpgDSC_0352 by Billy  Bennett, on Flickr

 

An old fireplace just off the large pasture area.

 

47727394411_c89615c582_z.jpgDSC_0354 by Billy  Bennett, on Flickr

 

47727390441_45608af57d_z.jpgDSC_0356 by Billy  Bennett, on Flickr

 

Enjoying the sun on  big tree that fell near the path.

 

46810817985_5e2185eb10_z.jpgDSC_0358 by Billy  Bennett, on Flickr

 

"Let's go Papa!"

 

40760760853_85b0be25f1_z.jpgDSC_0362 by Billy  Bennett, on Flickr

 

The old family cemetery was just down the way from the large field and fireplace.

 

32783979767_39939717c6_z.jpgDSC_0365 by Billy  Bennett, on Flickr

 

That cross was like 25 feet tall!

 

40760757123_2015ddb163_z.jpgDSC_0366 by Billy  Bennett, on Flickr

 

"There better not be any ghosts in here!  I don't like ghosts!"

 

32783977507_825df32026_z.jpgDSC_0367 by Billy  Bennett, on Flickr

 

Don't worry dear, I think they've all gone.

 

"Okay then."

 

33850292938_260fc3c75c_z.jpgDSC_0369 by Billy  Bennett, on Flickr

 

47727531361_31dd557e25_z.jpgDSC_0370 by Billy  Bennett, on Flickr

 

Little Jolene posing for pics.

 

33850287028_fdafacc843_z.jpgDSC_0375 by Billy  Bennett, on Flickr

 

47727368951_0dcff80d03_z.jpgDSC_0376 by Billy  Bennett, on Flickr

 

Hollow made an appearance!  Does he count as a ghost?  😉

 

33850284378_9e2f27a52d_z.jpgDSC_0377 by Billy  Bennett, on Flickr

 

33850282628_50b0998eb9_z.jpgDSC_0379 by Billy  Bennett, on Flickr

 

Back to the swamp area!

 

47674457392_ac908fca94_z.jpgDSC_0382 by Billy  Bennett, on Flickr

 

33850277698_4b540dc73d_z.jpgDSC_0383 by Billy  Bennett, on Flickr

 

32783954117_4fbbba4a5f_z.jpgDSC_0386 by Billy  Bennett, on Flickr

 

Ahh yes, the Old Camellia Garden.... protected by dinosaurs.  XD

 

33850265488_77f676ba55_z.jpgDSC_0389 by Billy  Bennett, on Flickr

 

Break time again!

 

46810787985_41df591994_z.jpgDSC_0392 by Billy  Bennett, on Flickr

 

46810786795_24efee4b40_z.jpgDSC_0395 by Billy  Bennett, on Flickr

 

The boats at the docks could be taken out for free if you wanted.  There were also guided tours you paid for.

 

47727348411_8488420b9a_z.jpgDSC_0398 by Billy  Bennett, on Flickr

 

Before we left, we hot the butterfly house, it was really neat!  There were so many butterflies inside.

 

46810785185_1e8d582e9b_z.jpgDSC_0400 by Billy  Bennett, on Flickr

 

46810783185_1d826ba4ea_z.jpgDSC_0402 by Billy  Bennett, on Flickr

 

Caterpillars!

 

47727341191_c8cf4358c5_z.jpgDSC_0405 by Billy  Bennett, on Flickr

 

There were loads of flowers for the butterflies to use.

 

47727338791_1d129004b0_z.jpgDSC_0407 by Billy  Bennett, on Flickr'

 

46810778865_b8706607b1_z.jpgDSC_0408 by Billy  Bennett, on Flickr

 

Kiyoko likes flowers.

 

46810776055_8c54482292_z.jpgDSC_0411 by Billy  Bennett, on Flickr

 

There was a wood duck hiding by the goldfish pond, he was super colorful.

 

33850235498_7b605f6f01_z.jpgDSC_0415 by Billy  Bennett, on Flickr

 

46810769855_c816ac9493_z.jpgDSC_0417 by Billy  Bennett, on Flickr

 

This was her favorite flower.

 

46810768935_a1058ca1b0_z.jpgDSC_0419 by Billy  Bennett, on Flickr

 

46810767235_f5dc7bce90_z.jpgDSC_0421 by Billy  Bennett, on Flickr

 

Jolene wanted a butterfly to land on her hand so she stood perfectly still for close to ten minutes.

 

47727320391_e1f1364858_z.jpgDSC_0422 by Billy  Bennett, on Flickr

 

47727319291_2afdbca280_z.jpgDSC_0423 by Billy  Bennett, on Flickr

 

And her vigilance paid off!  She got one!

 

46810765125_1bd5b99867_z.jpgDSC_0424 by Billy  Bennett, on Flickr

 

 

She had a flower in her hand so we kinda cheated.  LOL

 

47727316871_ee7fa01fd3_z.jpgDSC_0425 by Billy  Bennett, on Flickr

 

Anyways, we all had a great time and we will be going back again soon!  Thank you for reading and I hope you enjoyed it!

 

 

Billy

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nocturne

Very nice pictures.

Thanks for taking the time to tell and share.

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Nemu

Oh, those pictures are gorgeous. Kiyoko looks like she had such fun! 

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10 hours ago, Tierparkzone said:

What a nice landscape park. That cypress swamp looks really impressive.

Thanks for sharing all those pictures.

Your Kiyoko is a cutie! (To be honest, the others are cute as well.)

 

Thank you!  We really love the park so when it was closed with no reopening date years ago, everyone was sad.  So we were all very happy that it opened back up!  And thanks about Kiyoko, she's a fun girl to take out places.  😉

 

7 hours ago, nocturne said:

Very nice pictures.

Thanks for taking the time to tell and share.

Thank you!

 

2 hours ago, Nemu said:

Oh, those pictures are gorgeous. Kiyoko looks like she had such fun! 

Thanks so much!  She definitely did have fun out there.  😄

 

11 minutes ago, TheWhiteRabbit said:

Looks like a beautiful spot! Kiyoko is adorable, lots of sweet pictures of her. I enjoy all the random wildlife! 🐊🐊

It's an amazing spot that we all really enjoy going to.  Thank you for the compliments!  I like taking wildlife photos as well as DD pics so this worked out well for us all.  XD

 

 

 

Billy

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suigintou

I love these pictures, everyone looks like they're having a blast 💕 I especially love the ones showcasing all the flora and creatures... What lens do you use?

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6 hours ago, suigintou said:

I love these pictures, everyone looks like they're having a blast 💕 I especially love the ones showcasing all the flora and creatures... What lens do you use?

Thank you!  We usually have a good time at our meets.  :)  As for lenses, I use a Nikon D5300 or D60 with either the kit lens, an 18-55, or a telescopic 55-300 with macro.  Both are Nikon brand lenses with image stability.  I used to have a Sigma 70-200 that I really liked but my camera took a dive off the table and the lens broke.  😛  

 

 

Billy


I gave up counting the girls I own, they keep multiplying and won't stop.

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3 hours ago, baldylox said:

Thank you!  We usually have a good time at our meets.  :)  As for lenses, I use a Nikon D5300 or D60 with either the kit lens, an 18-55, or a telescopic 55-300 with macro.  Both are Nikon brand lenses with image stability.  I used to have a Sigma 70-200 that I really liked but my camera took a dive off the table and the lens broke.  😛  

 

 

Billy

I have a Sigma 150-600 I got as a hand-me-down from my grandpa right now, but I've been wanting to opt to something more... portable lol. I will check those out, thanks!

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K-2

Fantastic Shoot! Thanks for sharing!


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1 hour ago, K-2 said:

Fantastic Shoot! Thanks for sharing!

Thank you sir!  You need to come and visit sometime so you and your girls can go out with us!  :)

 

 

Billy


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