I took advantage of the beautiful weather to day-trip to Pensacola. While there I went to Bay Bluff Park, an 800-foot wooden boardwalk that runs parallel with a CSX rail line along Escambia Bay. When you’re walking it on a hot day, it feels more than 5 miles.
Then I headed to Big Lagoon State Park where I enjoyed a picnic lunch – a deli sandwich from Apple Market. I was in short sleeves and wishing that I had brought a beach blanket to enjoy the warm day.
My menfolk don’t find old cemeteries as intriguing as I do, so I have to visit them while on my weekend photo walkabouts. My final destination was St. Michael’s, officially assigned by the King of Spain in 1807, making it one of the oldest cemeteries in Florida. I was glad to see several workmen there refurbishing the stones and crypts. It’s a fascinating place, and is the final rest for many of Pensacola’s historical figures.
(Photos shot with a Nikon D60, using an 18-55mm, 55-200mm, 20mm f/2.8 wide-angle, or 50mm f/1.8 prime lens and/or a Nikon CoolPix S205)
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The colors in your photos are so rich and beautiful. And the “Mother” headstone gave me pause– It’s so simple and sad and loving all at the same time. Thanks for sharing and HAppy SIMC, jj
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First, I LOVE old cemeteries. They’re full of history and have this interesting beauty.
That being said… that bird shot is pure perfection. Fantastic!
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I would like to follow you on a walkabout, to see things from your point of view. I’ll carry your stuff for you! 🙂
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The shots are just WOW … that’s all I can say is just WOW.
LOVE the shot with the birds 🙂
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my fave, the birds.. although i dont like birds but that photo is amazing!
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The first shot…where the beach stretches on…and on…and on…and on…oh my, that shot just kept me frozen. I felt pulled into it.
The bird image is startling. Love the way it came out!!
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Such a great representation of real Florida.
I love the “Dear Mother” stone.
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Wow. What a beautiful place to live. I love the blue lake! And the stunning water in the ocean. So pretty! I am glad you had a nice day this week. Love that mother headstone also. Special!
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That shot with the birds is perfect!
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I like old cemeteries, too. And, I was just moved by your photo with the birds flying off from the group. Just loved that one.
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