Not all those who wander are lost. ~ J.R.R. Tolkien Every week I get out of my routine and head into the great outdoors for a photo hike. Living in the Florida Panhandle gives me the option of beach or woods, and sometimes even a combination of both. On any given Saturday, it's not unusual … Continue reading Endless sky
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Weekend drive
I was a little aimless this weekend. I needed to get out of the house, but never found my true north and ended up simply driving around instead of deciding on where to go for my photo hike. I did several 'pull over suddenly' photo opps though, yet fortunately didn't end up a traffic statistic. … Continue reading Weekend drive
Welcome respite
Started my day off not long after daybreak, making my way into town to execute my civic duty. Our early voting precincts opened Saturday, and I was among the first wave of voters there to cast my ballot in the 2012 Presidential Election. https://twitter.com/Tara_R/status/262168918628646912 Afterwards, I kept close to home, looking for places to photograph … Continue reading Welcome respite
Skimming
Not being greedy Only taking what's needed Skimming off the top
Serendipity
I went to witness the closing of another day. A sunset of ochre and gold, vermillion and flame. The scent of turmeric and ginger in the air, cinnamon and rooibos, pungent and alluring. Instead I found a mythological messenger. An iridescent creature as delicate as the wind, bringing omens of peace and harmony. Stained-glass wings … Continue reading Serendipity
Turpentine pines
It was gorgeous this weekend. When I headed out on my photo hike it was a crisp 55F, and it only rose to the low 70s. The skies were cloudless and pale blue. I went back to Grayton Beach State Park to hike along the lake trails. The evergreens there are remnants of the turpentine groves … Continue reading Turpentine pines
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