Dodging the rain

June 9, 2012January 9, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 18 Comments

From early March through Labor Day, the population around here probably doubles, maybe even triples on long, holiday weekends. Two years after the BP oil spill, and the tourist business has returned to pre-spill numbers. That means, if I want to photo hike at the beach, sans bodies mucking up the scene, I have to … Continue reading Dodging the rain

Storm ready

June 3, 2012January 5, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 28 Comments

It rained hard Thursday night, and the skies were still threatening the next morning during my photo hike. The 2012 Hurricane Season was officially open, even though there have already been two named storms. While unusual, it's not unprecedented for storms to form before the traditional opening day, and even in recent years, extend past … Continue reading Storm ready

Week 21: Good times

June 2, 2012January 6, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 3 Comments

It was a busy week... I participated in a Memorial Day walk/run, silently celebrated the end of the school year, added fresh fruit and biking back into my morning routine, and fought mommy anxiety about my kids getting all 'growed" up. Thank goodness for photo therapy...

Clearing a trail

May 27, 2012January 6, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 20 Comments

Finally got a chance to explore one of the Florida Trails near Crestview. I spent a leisurely 2 hours tramping through the woods. I think I cleared every spiderweb and tick from along the path. Scared a few skinks and a toad too. I only walked a short portion of the trail, and want to … Continue reading Clearing a trail

Change of pace

May 20, 2012January 5, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 18 Comments

My photo hikes have become the highlight of my week. I get out of the house for a few hours to go where I want, and do what I want. The quiet and solitude is a welcome change of pace from what can be a humdrum routine of chores, and constant demands on my time … Continue reading Change of pace

Surprises

May 13, 2012January 5, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 17 Comments

I stayed close to home again this weekend, and visited a local bayside park and our local community college for my photo hike. These were my favorite shots of the day. Sometimes, well more often than not, once I download my photos, I find surprises. Things like sun flares, or little creatures, or odd effects that … Continue reading Surprises