This week's photos were taken at Grayton Beach State Park around the dune lakes. These lakes are rare in that they exist only in a small handful of locations around the world. They are unique in that they sustain both salt and fresh water environs. I need to find a better way to hike in … Continue reading Grayton Beach
Category: State Parks
Old Black Water keep on rollin’…
It has finally reached warm enough temps, that I was able to don SHORTS on my weekend photo hike. I felt all Spring-ish. This week, I headed to Blackwater River State Park near Holt, FL. The water, while not actually black, is a very dark copper, thanks to the tannin from hardwoods growing along the … Continue reading Old Black Water keep on rollin’…
Tarklin Bayou
I'm still keeping up with my quasi-daily walks, logging in more than 20 miles since last Sunday. Not too shabby. Saturday I took off for one of my photo hunts, making it more of a hike again, spending two hours at Tarklin Bayou State Preserve near Pensacola. It was a gorgeous day, not too hot, … Continue reading Tarklin Bayou
Walking it off
Lent, a 40-day period of repentance and fasting in the Christian calendar, began last Wednesday. During the six weeks leading up to Easter, many New Year's resolution underachievers, give the attempt of self-improvement one more try. The shorter duration of deprivation somehow seeming less intimidating. Sugar, chocolate, alcohol and caffeine are common indulgences included on … Continue reading Walking it off
Changing light
As much as I enjoy getting out of the house first thing in the morning to go on my photo hunts, there is something magical about the light of late afternoon and evening. Colors are deeper, shadows are sharper, and you see things you might miss in the bright glare of day. (Photos shot with … Continue reading Changing light
Weekly Winners – foggy, sort of…
Finally got out of the house, even the rain couldn't keep me in... thank you big jacket and water-resistant lens bags. I spotted the deer near the entrance of one of the parks I visited this week. Pulling to the side of the road, I dropped the window and tried to not scare him away. … Continue reading Weekly Winners – foggy, sort of…
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