The Colors of Kiawah
C Story and photographs by Larry Corio
olors depict moods , for example the feelings provoked by paintings from Pablo Picasso ’ s “ Blue Period .” The paintings of Pierre-Auguste Renoir are notable for their vibrant light and saturated color . His works burst with health and vitality . He painted happiness .
During my 15 years on Kiawah , nothing has made me happier than to ride my bicycle and photograph the natural beauty and wildlife of this island paradise . The colors of Kiawah burst upon your eyes and create that incredible feeling of health , vitality , and happiness . The landscape and wildlife photos that helped create this article depict Kiawah in all its natural glory . May you enjoy browsing through them as much as I enjoyed photographing them .
Sweetgrass : The green that is the marsh serves as the backdrop for a grouping of delicate , pink sweetgrass .
Above left : Spearfishing . Muted blues and greens of the heron and marsh grass against the stark blacks and greys of the oysters . Above right : Tri-colored heron . Rich , supple brown with an elegant white trim are the foundation for an eye that looks into your soul . Right : Egret . The iconic white of the egret : stately , pure , elegant . Below : Anhinga . The effervescent blue surrounding the eye and the burnt orange of the beak against the backdrop of a beautiful , deep blue Kiawah sky .
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