The morning mist was thick as I paddled along in Big Cypress Bayou. Slowly the smoke on the water began to dissipate as I found myself near this well shaped bald cypress showing off her fall colors. With the foggy backdrop making this tree standout and the natural framing of the tall, skinny ones on the side, it was as if she appeared out of nowhere. As soon as the mist was gone, so too was the significance of this tree as she disappeared into the backdrop of fall colors behind. I was grateful to witness this brief appearance.