I managed one, last trip into the swamp this week. The low tide is slipping into dusk in the next couple of days, and I can’t go back out for a few days, at least. As mudding trips to, this one was pretty relaxed. My first attempt at a video got off to a rocky start, but I think it came together in the end.
I killed some time between videos, cleaning up a bit and pondering my next move. I just had to shoot one more video, as the sun was low in the sky and the sky was hazy, so I had great light. The spot I finally selected was actually fully shaded by the tall grass. I’m sure you’ve heard me complain about the difficulty with shooting in the midday sun. It’s just too harsh for the camera to capture the range from my light skin to the dark shadows and black mud.
After I finished my second video, I still had over an hour of daylight, so I took my time getting cleaned up and stowing my gear for the paddle back.
This was my 4th trip into the swamp this week and my eyes were thoroughly irritated from all the mud I had gotten into them. That’s why I took my time yesterday, and limited my adventures. I still ended up doing a head-first dive into the thick mud and going under a couple more times. I did my best to keep the mud out of my eyes, although I wasn’t 100% successful, which is why I won’t be heading out there for a few days and, by then, I’ll have to shoot for an early morning low tide because the afternoon low tide will be after dark.
