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Bayou Teche
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Bayou Teche is a 125-mile-long (201km) waterway of great cultural significance in south central Louisiana. It begins in Port Barre (west of Baton Rouge) and flows southward to Patterson (almost to the Gulf of Mexico). The name "Teche" is a Chitimacha Indian word meaning "snake", related to the bayou's twists and turns resembling a snake's movement. The Chitimacha tell an ancient story of how the snake attacked their villages, and it took many warriors many years to kill it. Where the huge carcass lay and decomposed, the depression it left behind filled with water to become the bayou. This image is of the Teche as it passes through Breaux Bridge,LA.

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::danika
09/29/11 3:52 AM GMT
Amazing reflections ... looks so peaceful too. Beautifully captured, Pat & thanks for the interesting info.
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::DigiCamMan
09/29/11 5:24 AM GMT
Great watery shot Mama. Nicely done.
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::Dunstickin
09/29/11 6:33 AM GMT
Yer just a mine of information!...ain'tcha

Super reflections throughout this canny post
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::biffobear
09/29/11 7:23 AM GMT
Great reflections Pat...I would love to go on one of those airboats they have over there...R.
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::corngrowth
09/29/11 8:27 AM GMT
That must have been a tall snake, Momma. Can imagine that they are talking about it up till now.

Wonderfful post with ditto reflections. Love it, Pat.

Regards, Cornelius.
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::billyoneshot
09/29/11 12:15 AM GMT
I really like the reflections in the calm waters.
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.koca
09/29/11 12:29 AM GMT
Lovely scene, I love the great reflection. Outstanding work.
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.Tedi
09/29/11 1:08 PM GMT
I see the sky in the water, very pretty. Excellent picture.
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.cynlee
09/29/11 4:35 PM GMT
Simply beautiful to look at, Pat. That is where you live, right?
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Logun7
09/29/11 6:23 PM GMT
Wish I was back on the bayou rollin' with some Cajun Queen.
Wishin' I were a fast freight train, oh, just a-jublin' on down to New Orleans.

Born on the bayou
born on the bayou
born on the bayou.

Creedence Clearwater Revival song reminds me of your Bayou Momma! It's a beautiful place and I always enjoy your posts:)
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::Inkeri
09/29/11 7:56 PM GMT
Beautiful,Dreamy and so Peaceful scene,Pat.Love it
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.Marzena
09/29/11 9:09 PM GMT
Despite the first impression one can find here many many different things to watch and admire.
Plus the mood ...
Congratulations, dear Pat.
Yours SAM
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With all my love and respect, Marzena
::luckyshot
09/29/11 10:38 PM GMT
Pat - A real fine image of this bayou - excellent composition. The narrative offers helpful details to understand the waterway's impact on the region. Thad
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.Joanie
09/30/11 12:00 AM GMT
A gorgeous view and a great story Pat! Icky snakes...lol
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::tigger3
09/30/11 1:04 AM GMT
Beautiful Pat, love the comp, with the fencing and so sharp, and clear. Tigs♥ =^..^=
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::Ramad
09/30/11 7:11 AM GMT
Top class reflections in this well composed lovely shot.
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::LynEve
09/30/11 10:10 AM GMT
Stunning reflections Pat - the clarity of this photo is perfect.
Splendid!
Thanks for the info as well - always makes an image more interesting
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::vangoughs
09/30/11 5:46 PM GMT
Warm tones and nice details!!!
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.icedancer
09/30/11 8:10 PM GMT
Picture perfect shot and reflections, it's really a lovely view
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