With gas prices still so expensive, I’m trying to stay closer to home for my photo hunts. Saturday I spent time at some of my favorite local spots, just making a huge loop around town.
I took these photos at Henderson Beach State Park, Clement Taylor Park, Maxwell Gunter Recreation Area, and Turkey Creek Nature Trail ~ all located in Okaloosa County, Florida.
(Photos shot with a Nikon D60, using an 18-55mm, 55-200mm, 20mm f/2.8 wide-angle, 50mm f/1.8 prime lens and/or a Nikon CoolPix S205)
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Every picture is amazing– the colors are so rich. Staying close to home never looked so good!
Thanks, jj
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Love the pier shot!
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I’m SO freaking jealous of that backyard/view/life 😉 I miss being near a beach, with views. Florida is screaming for me to come back, but only if they lower that pesky cost of living (I like my internet, cell, and cable TV, plus ignoring labels on food XD)
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These are all marvelous, but the first one really grabs me!
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Wow those are beautiful pictures!! staying close to home is a good thing sometimes 😉 What are you paying for gas? over here in The Netherlands we pay almost 9 american dollars for one gallon..I miss U.S. prices..lol
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Wow! That really puts it into perspective. I think the last time I filled my gas tank, I paid $3.79 a gallon, but I’ve seen it as low as $3.49.
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I hope the little guy comes back and finds his teeny crock shoe.
Beautiful pictures.
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Oh wow, these are incredible shots! I can stare at these beach scenes alllllll day!!!!
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you have an amazing backyard! between the pier stretching out into the ocean, the water lily, and the humor, you’ve got it all!
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Great photos. I love the Guidos (um, Guidoes?). Great caption!
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The plural references I found were without the ‘e,’ The only other alternative was ‘youse guys.’
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Close to home can be a very good thing!
I love the third one and the last one especially – you’re too funny!
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