My own backyard

June 25, 2011January 10, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 24 Comments

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 … Continue reading My own backyard

Up a bayou with a paddle

June 18, 2011January 10, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 31 Comments

On Tuesday my husband and I celebrated our 25th Anniversary by renting a pair of kayaks at a nearby state park. We're pondering whether to buy our own, so wanted to try them out first. I enjoyed the day so much, I went back on Saturday to paddle around some more. Looks like we're going … Continue reading Up a bayou with a paddle

Something’s a little off…

June 4, 2011January 6, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 21 Comments

When I head out on my weekly photo hikes, until I decide where I'm headed, I have no idea what I want to take photos of that day. Sometimes I just start driving and make it up as I go. Once I have a destination in mind, I can begin making my mental 'to-do' list … Continue reading Something’s a little off…

Bubble of sunshine

May 28, 2011January 9, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 26 Comments

I am apparently a beach magnet. This week I attempted to go to the beach... alone... for a little one on one time with the surf and sun. I went to my favorite beach, early... only 15 minutes after the gates opened. (My favorite place is at a state park, surprise there, and it opens … Continue reading Bubble of sunshine

Boneyard

May 21, 2011January 6, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 28 Comments

There are a few places I like to photograph simply because they are so intriguing. One such place I call the Boneyard. It's a small beach area in Walton County Florida, on the leeward side of Choctawhatchee Bay. Its actual name is Bay Flats. Along this stretch of beach, sun-bleached and water-smoothed tree trunks lay … Continue reading Boneyard

Alone is not always lonely

May 15, 2011January 9, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 21 Comments

When I head out on my weekly photo hikes, I do so with two things in mind: to find something beautiful to photograph, and to find some peace and quiet. My typical day is far from of exciting. I'm a stay-home mom to a virtually grown son. At 17, he can be fairly self-sufficient. He's … Continue reading Alone is not always lonely