I did a little checking this weekend, a little Google recon, because it’s good to know things. When you live near a popular tourist destination, especially a summer favorite, it’s important to be prepared. Monday, the beginning of the first, full week of March, also marks the beginning of college Spring Break season.
From now until the middle of April, co-eds seeking sun, fun, love and libations, will flood our beaches in a constant stream of drunken debachery. This could be my last solitary photo hike until next fall. Alas…
My one consolation is that, despite the bright sun and clear skies, it’s actually cold. When I hit the sand on Saturday it was 34F with a 12mph wind. Yet, if past Spring Breaks are any indication, the chill won’t keep the revelers from hitting the beach, so I took advantage of the peace and quiet while I could.
You can click on any image to see a larger photo, or the series as a slideshow.
(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)
For more photos, please visit my Flickr photostream.
*Photo venue: Henderson Beach State Park, Destin, FL
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Enjoy the quiet while you can. I’m always impressed that you can get any beach shots without people in them. I can’t do that here and the beach is always cold.
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I like the collages that you are using lately. It really works well.
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Your pictures really capture the serenity of the beach. It’s a shame that spring break visitors take away your peaceful escape.
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That water in your header still looks mighty cold for Florida water.
Loving the seagull chorus line. You couldn’t have gotten them in a line like that if you’d purposely tried!
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It was really windy and chilly that day. I certainly wouldn’t have gone in the water, but there were surfers braving the cold.
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That line of birds is amazing shot!
If you need company you know where to go party, party… 🙂
Have a good week ahead!
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For some reason the sandcastle picture struck me the most. It reminded me of childhood, down there, vacationing.
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These are fantastic, Tara. I especially love the bird with the shadow AND reflection. Wow. Sorry your beautiful beach will be tarnished for a while, but something tells me you’ll find some great shots elsewhere 🙂
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The birds are darlings! Ah, to sit in those chairs and gaze at the waves! Your photos are always stunning, Tara! Happy Sunday to you!
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Ahhh, silence and solitude…two of my favorite words. Drunken debauchery…two of my least favorite. Glad you got to enjoy one last weekend. Good luck surviving the onslaught!
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I may have to do a ‘before’ and ‘after’ shot once Spring Break is in full swing to show how crowded the beach gets during the season.
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Those three gulls (?) in a row. Stunning! And these are wonderful, hopeful images as I’m sitting here freezing my tush off!
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These three were much smaller than seagulls, I think they are pipers. I thought the way they were standing in line like that, their bills tucked in against the wind, was a funny shot. I’m glad you enjoyed it too.
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