Oyster graveyard

November 11, 2011January 9, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 7 Comments

Beneath Spanish Moss On beaches of soft white sand Oysters go to die * Haiku Friday is hosted by Lou at LouCeeL. At Eden Gardens State Park, the lawn of the estate slopes toward Washington Point. Along the shore of the bayou, low-hanging tree limbs draped in Spanish moss, shroud king-sized beds of oysters.

Reflection

November 7, 2011January 6, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 17 Comments

I have been participating in the Indie Ink Writing Challenge for several months, and was thrilled that the powers that be have now offered up the Indie Ink Photo Battle. Like I need an excuse to take pictures... Constructive critiques are welcome, but please play nice. This photo was taken at the Reflecting Pool at Eden … Continue reading Reflection

Eden Garden

November 6, 2011January 9, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 20 Comments

I spent Saturday morning wandering around Eden Gardens State Park at Washington Point in Santa Rosa Beach, FL. Wesley House, the 110-year-old estate, is still impeccably maintained and features a reflecting pool, majestic oaks draped in Spanish moss, and in the spring, a garden with hundreds of azaleas, roses and camellia in bloom. (Photos shot … Continue reading Eden Garden

A change in the season

October 8, 2011January 10, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 30 Comments

I grew up in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee. This time of year - early October - the foliage in the Smokies is glorious. Red, orange, gold, and burgundy, the color spectrum is truly stunning. The very air seems to change to a richer shade of blue. Aside from the mountains … Continue reading A change in the season

Autumn afternoons

September 25, 2011January 10, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 18 Comments

Today's photos are from a hike at Rocky Bayou State Park, just a short trip from my home. I had the trails to myself, except for a few lizards that I scared up on my walk. It's beginning to feel and look more and more like fall. Autumn, the year's last, loveliest smile. ~ William … Continue reading Autumn afternoons

Land-escaping

August 6, 2011January 10, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 23 Comments

This I week went to Panama City and hiked around St. Andrews State Park, Camp Helen State Park, and Grayton Beach State Park. I am totally biased, but NW Florida has some of the most beautiful nature preserves in the south. I'm not sure what this is supposed to be, but I think it's some … Continue reading Land-escaping