Traditionally the month of love, this February I've searched my archives for valentinian photos - from lovers and courtship to hearts and flowers... all from nature, of course... well, except that I must begin with a tribute to my own beloved valentine, Crystal.  

Lovers

I found far more pertinent images than I expected (60+)... and quit searching before I was done since I can't use that many anyway.  Who'd-a-thunk I was such a voyeur of romance?  With little further flourish, here is some Love -  from my heart and our beautiful world  -  to yours.

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Besides eating, "loving each other up" seems to be a main activity for manatees

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Barred Paired

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Grackle Courtship

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Suwannee Limerock embraced in the arms (legs?) of a tupelo

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Great Blue Love

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Sensuality of the Sea

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Hugs, way down deep.

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Calling for her, while strutting his stuff

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Wood Ducks... well, you know.

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Inter-species Intimacy

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The Grace of Courtship

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Christmas Tree Worms share a coralline home.

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Black-necked Stilt Lovers

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Luna Lovemaking

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Valentine Breeding Plumage

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Oystercatchers dressed and made-up for a date

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Enfolded Menage a Trois

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Black Skimmer Pair Reflecting

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Young Tom strutting his stuff

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Florida Lobster Crawl

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Lovers' Quarrel?  Not.

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Happy Valentines Day

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Reflecting Ibis Pair

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Fire Within

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"Water Angel" by a Giant Strider

Great Egret Lovers

Great Egret Intimacy

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Yellow-crowned Night Heron trying to impress her.  I'm impressed.

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Can't get enough petting

Fraternal WonderThe tupelo is locked in a mid-trunk hug to the cypress, and otherwise has no contact with the earth. It's small root clump hangs high in the water. Such strange grace and companionship in the plant world! They look like a pair of high-steppin' bell bottoms! Chipola River.

The Lift - A delicate dance move between Cypress and Tupelo

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Gray Angel Mates

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Broken Hearted

Ice SkaterAbstract figure pattern in thin ice. Richmond, VA

Cupid

May yours be a month, a year, a lifetime of love and growth, joy and awe, inspired by Mother Nature's bounty.  Please leave a comment here at my blog, and share the link freely. I am grateful to you, my viewers, for all your support and encouragement.