Welcome to 22 Moments!
Here, my photography meets the true stories behind the lens. From the heart of the Florida wilderness, I capture the moments that make our natural world so special. I invite you to follow along, and I hope these posts inspire you to celebrate and protect the beauty of life with me. - Laura S.
When the Water Pulls Back: Walking the Ocklawaha Drawdown
The drawdown transforms the Ocklawaha into something rarely seen. What once went underwater, to be swallowed by an industrial dream that never woke up, becomes visible again. This is the Rodman Drawdown, a brief window where the reservoir vanishes to reveal a landscape trapped between a man-made past and an uncertain future.
Wildlife at Circle B Bar Reserve
Wildlife at Circle B Bar Reserve. Pause, observe, and appreciate the natural world.
Winged Encounters at Circle B Bar Reserve
Evening visit at Circle B Bar Reserve in Lakeland, a former cattle ranch now restored to native wetland habitat.
