Canal & UFO

Florida has thousands of miles of canals, and their water control structures, are carved into Florida's landscape, especially in the southeastern parts of the state. Canals are artificial waterways that modify existing rivers or streams, or are dug into wetlands or uplands for navigation, drainage and flood control, irrigation, access, and recreation. Florida canals range from a few feet to hundreds of feet wide and from a few feet to as deep as 35 feet.

This is a typical canal, in a typical middle class neighborhood of Miami. There are hundreds (or more) just like this one crisscrossing the Miami landscape. I am surprised to see how it looks so serene and beautiful in this photo. In real life, it looks, well, canally. If you look at this photo in close up, please do not ask me what you see in the blue sky. It looks like some kind of UFO, but it could be a flying duck. In truth, I have no idea what it is, and I can assure to you that my camera's lens is always clean.