https://twitter.com/Tara_R/status/249507759115075585 Early Saturday morning I headed to the beach, hoping to have a little peace and quite. This time of year, right after the last surge of tourists Labor Day Weekend, the beaches clear out and you have the place pretty much to yourself. This morning even the birds were off somewhere else. The Gulf … Continue reading Broken promises
Category: State Parks
Fall in Florida
It was a gorgeous day on Saturday. Just a little crispness to the air, but full of sunshine and light breezes. I headed south toward Panama City to spend the morning at Eden Gardens State Park, an old homestead I've photographed many times before. Some sort of special event was being set up, most likely … Continue reading Fall in Florida
My, my, my hikin’ shoes
Due to a catastrophic computer fail, and my increasing lack of effort and enthusiasm... I've abandoned the attempt to complete my first 365Project. I gave it the ol' college try, but sadly, I just couldn't sustain it. Now, that I've dispense with that bit of distasteful housekeeping, on to my weekly photo hike. I will … Continue reading My, my, my hikin’ shoes
Well, if it rains, I don’t care…
I headed back to Blackwater River State Park near Holt, FL, this weekend for my photo hike. There are plenty of trails to meander around on, as well as incredible views from the river itself. The water, a dark amber, gets its color from the tannins leaching into the river from decaying vegetation. Much like … Continue reading Well, if it rains, I don’t care…
On the bayou
All week I was looking forward to a kayaking outing a friend and I planned a while back. She is the taskmaster I trained with for our Gate to Gate walk. We haven't been able to get out again since then because of my dodgy foot. I suggested kayaking. One: because it was good exercise; … Continue reading On the bayou
Morning light
Submitted for the Blissdom Domestic Summer Fun Photography Challenge. The theme this week is "Light." Taken early in the morning on Rocky Bayou at Fred Gannon State Park near Niceville, Florida. I was out on the bayou in a kayak, exploring one of the many feeder creeks. The sun was behind me and cast a … Continue reading Morning light
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