Living in Northwest Florida, I’m within an hour of the Alabama border. I’ve about exhausted the state parks around here, so thought I’d take a drive to visit a park in Florala which is just over the state line. Florala ~ get it? FLORida and ALAbama, FLORALA?
The park isn’t very big, and other than an old playground and short boardwalk along the lakeshore, there’s not much there. It was a nice drive, and I took my time getting there, pulling over a few times to photograph old abandoned buildings.
I also hiked around a couple of parks nearest my house. They’re handy standbys when I don’t want to drive too far. This 365 Project has been a good incentive to get out more during the week for shorter trips.
And yes, I did actually take a photo through my sunroof with my camera phone…
(Photos shot with a Nikon D60, using an 18-55mm, 55-200mm, 20mm f/2.8 wide-angle, 50mm f/1.8 prime lens, Nikon CoolPix S205 and/or iPhone4)
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Isn’t there also a FloraBama?
Love the merry-go-round shot.
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i really like the merry go round shot!
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I can’t get over how gorgeous the merry-go-round shot it. INCREDIBLE. Awesome that you’re stretching your photography to different levels. I can only seem to take good “food” shots with my iphone. hahahahaha.
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I really like whitewashed and of course that beach. I also love the look of your blog. Very peaceful. Marsh antlers, good title!
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It’s hard to pick a favorite today. However, if I had to choose, I would place myself inside the gateway to the beach, running with flip flops toward the waves.
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The slide shot is fantabulous… I am not sure it would be quite the same in my local park as we don’t have that amazing blue sky but I might give it a try anyway.
I agree about the 365 project, it has been brilliant at getting me to take my camera to all sorts of places and see the opportunities for shots where I never knew they existed before.
Mollyxxx
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Lol, I was going to comment on the copyright watermarks but I’ve been beaten to it. So clever.
Beyond that,great pictures. I’m buying my first DSLR in a few days and I can’t wait to start playing with it…fingers crossed my pictures aren’t all crap 🙂
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Gateway to the beach is very welcoming!
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Amazing eye! Urban America in decay with humor, elegance and composition. Nice to meet you friend!
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Beautiful photographs! You are very talented and inspirational. Each time I take a look at your pics I think to myself: “Where is my camera? I should have it with me all the time.” I feel as if I have a photographer’s eye but don’t take the time. Starting today I will charge up my camera & have it by my side. Thank you!
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