During my weekly photo hikes, I'm often ambling along deserted trails that are in the middle of nowhere. Most people, even native Floridians, or at least those living in my region of the Sunshine State, have never heard of some of these nature preserves/state hiking trails/state forests and other some such places. There are no … Continue reading Devil’s in the details
Tag: Florida
Approaching the present
Reality is a question of perspective; the further you get from the past, the more concrete and plausible it seems - but as you approach the present, it inevitably seems incredible.” ~ Salman Rushdie *Photo venue: Fort Barrancas, aboard Naval Air Station, Pensacola, FL. Except for cropping, and resizing for publication, image is Straight out … Continue reading Approaching the present
Harbinger
Abandoned flip flops Trailing across warming sand Harbingers of spring *Photo venue: Ed Walline Beach, Santa Rosa Beach, FL
Ever onward
The wind in the reeds whistles a beguiling tune, tempting me ever onward into deep and dangerous currents. Naiads and river monsters tease and taunt in their attempts to draw me from the safety of my vessel. I keep to my course, struggling in the white rapids, navigating rocks and eddies, praying for the respite … Continue reading Ever onward
Bay Bluff
After a few weeks of staying close to home, I finally got AWAY for a photo hike. I drove over to Pensacola, and wandered around Bay Bluff Park boardwalk. The walk is more than a mile long, and wends down the bluffs to the train tracks that run along Escambia Bay. It was a windy, … Continue reading Bay Bluff
Planting season
February is planting season in Florida. By the end of the month, overnight winter freezes are over and it's safe to break ground. This Sunday's forecast calls for low temps in the hi-20s, but within a week, nights are expected to be a balmy 55F. Bags of top soil and mulch are stacked head-high on … Continue reading Planting season
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