Kelly Del Valle
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06/30/2017
Blue Spring is known for its beautiful vegetation. No walking through here!
Kelly Del Valle
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06/30/2017
A turtle hiding among the eel grass.
Kelly Del Valle
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06/30/2017
The confluence of the Blue Spring Run and the Santa Fe River is an ever changing array of color.
Kelly Del Valle
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06/30/2017
The brown and red water isn't dirty - it's tea colored from the leaves that fall into the river.
Kelly Del Valle
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06/30/2017
More tanic river water mixing with crystal clear spring water.
Kelly Del Valle
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06/30/2017
The spring run is accesable from the river by paddlecraft; motorized boats are prohibited.
Kelly Del Valle
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06/30/2017
Clear water and a freediver's shadow.
Kelly Del Valle
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06/30/2017
Gin clear water of a Florida spring.
Kelly Del Valle
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06/30/2017
More vegetation.
Kelly Del Valle
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06/30/2017
The sandy bottom is home to snails - very important to the ecosystem!
Kelly Del Valle
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06/30/2017
Downed trees line the run.
Kelly Del Valle
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06/30/2017
Fish and turtles can usually be spied here.
Kelly Del Valle
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06/30/2017
Visibility for days!
Kelly Del Valle
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06/30/2017
A freediver demonstrates the only way to put your feet down: in an area where the vegetation won't be disturbed.
Kelly Del Valle
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06/30/2017
Jumping platform - so fun!
Kelly Del Valle
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06/30/2017
The main swim area.
Kelly Del Valle
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06/30/2017
At the base of this limestone formation lies the spring vent.
Kelly Del Valle
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06/30/2017
A freediver getting ready to explore down below.
Kelly Del Valle
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06/30/2017
Florida's only flat above the water!
Kelly Del Valle
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06/30/2017
A look at the river where the spring run ends.
Kelly Del Valle
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06/30/2017
A river turtle hanging out at the confluence.
Kelly Del Valle
Photo Date: 
06/30/2017
Fish frequently dart in and out of the run.