When we went through the delta and marshes I carried a full pack, something I avoid doing these days. However, being on a flat boat I could keep everything on the deck and use two cameras.

Traveling this way meant I actually used my backup gear with shorter lens most of the time. I almost left it home!

This area is where multiple black rivers meet and spread across miles of marsh and old rice fields. Also there are deep creeks cutting through that with a high tide can be used as shortcuts around the area. We had a King Tide (highest type) and took advantage of the creeks to see places not usually seen.

Land here is designated as ‘wilderness’ too. Basically this means if you walk on two legs keep out. And it’s enforced. Not many places in the US are wilderness any longer.

We moved through tight spots but the boat is specifically designed for this.

Santee Delta, South Carolina.