Deserted footpaths Wandering through sand and sea Sidekicks are welcome Haiku Friday is hosted by Lou at LouCeeL.
Category: State Parks
Storm prep
Woke up Saturday morning to the news a tropical depression>storm>likely hurricane was developing in the Gulf... oh joy. If it is going to build into a full-fledged hurricane, forecasts say it should happen within the next 48 hours. Shit... I've already started my to-do list for final house prep should that become necessary, but hoping … Continue reading Storm prep
Dodging the rain
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
A walk in the clouds
"... not all those who wander are lost." ~ J.R.R. Tolkien When I go in my photo hikes, I spend my hours outside looking everywhere for something new, or interesting. I've knelt in wet leaves and lain prone in sand to get just the right angle on a shot. I've climbed on rocks and wended … Continue reading A walk in the clouds
A splash of color
I spent most of last week moving in slow motion. I had a routine medical procedure that took three days to prep, submit, and recover. It wasn't drastic, or traumatic, just too freakin' time consuming. So, once the weekend arrived, I took full advantage of the gorgeous weather - sunshine, cool breezes, and fluffy clouds … Continue reading A splash of color
Will it rain today?
These fickle, fuddled words confuse me Like 'Will it rain today?' ~ Dave Matthews, "The Space Between" As much as I love trekking to the beach on bright sunny days, I love even more heading to the Gulf when the weather is not so pretty. Watching and photographing storms rolling into shore is exhilarating. Last … Continue reading Will it rain today?