Something Large Lurks Behind the Benign
The Mire . A world colored in hues of red and gold. God rays filter through towering tree tops, casting a golden glow on tall, coarse grass; making red leaves glow from within as if they're on fire. Murky swamp water sparkles in the intermittent rays of sunshine, dust mites dancing in the air above; a fantasy utopia. Large, coral colored vines snake through this paradise, wrapping around trees in a lover's embrace. The Mire . A photographer's dream, the lighting otherworldly, creating snapshots of a fantastical world on another plane. But it exists here, on this planet, in Appalachia. Beware, wasteland travelers! The beauty around disguises dangers lurking within! Monsters abound within the waters of the swamp, living amongst the towering giants of the trees; a buzzing whisper on the wind, a roar in the storm. Tall tales ride through the night, a frightful warning to those brave - or foolish - souls who dare to walk where angels fear to tread. One of ...
