This week’s photo hike is very special… I have a guest photographer. My daughter and I finally got out on the bayou for some kayaking, and I actually left my camera in the car – on purpose!
The day started out fair, but after only 30 minutes on the water, a storm blew in. While it didn’t rain, the thunder and lightning were fierce. We found a sandy landing and waited out the worst of it, counting the seconds between the flashes and rumbles. We never got past “one.”
Once the skies cleared, I spent the rest of the morning drifting along with my daughter, enjoying her company and the scenery. She took all the photos for a change, and graciously shared them with me. With permission, here is our day on the bayou.
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, and/or iPhone4)
*Photo venue: Fred Gannon/Rocky Bayou State Park, Niceville, FL
Thin spiral notebook 
Looks like heaven.
Happy Sunday!
🙂
Traci
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It was a lovely morning.
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Your protege! She took wonderful photos too!
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Thank you! She did a very nice job as official photographer.
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I bet you had tons of fun, very nice pictures.
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We did have a good time. We’re already planning our return trip.
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The photos are great and it is nice to get someone else to be in charge of taking them. This area looks a lot like what we see in this part of the state. When I go to the beach I NEVER take my camera. My hubby does sometimes but I like to experience the freedom of walking the beach…and getting my hands sandy, picking up shells. Happy Sunday!
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Since the majority of my photo hikes are solitary, I always have a camera. I had mine with me, but left it in the car and was happy to leave it there so I could enjoy the morning without having to document the outing.
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Ok, the storm would have terrified me! Your daughter took some great shots and it looks like you had a wonderful time (minus the storm).
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Rain was no problem, but the lightning was too close for comfort. She did get some great shots. It was nice to turn over the photog reins to her.
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Tad scary for awhile there but looks like a great day 🙂
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I was freaking out a little over how close the lightning was, but my daughter wasn’t scared saying, the kayaks weren’t metal so we had nothing to worry about.
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Not sure I would have believed your daughter – something about being surrounded by water, not a good thing. Glad it cleared up for you!
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Looks like a lot of fun
Mollyxxx
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It was fun, and I got to spend some Mom Time with my daughter.
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Looks like my idea of a perfect outing!
BTW- I’m officially a WordPress blogger now; any tips or tricks?
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It really was lovely. I saw your new site, and it is beautiful.
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Nice photos Tara!
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Thank you!
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Nice, pretty pics. Nice, pretty people. What could be better?
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We did have a wonderful day.
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