“We will open the book. Its pages are blank. We are going to put words on them ourselves. The book is called Opportunity and its first chapter is New Year's Day.” ~ Edith Lovejoy Pierce Farewell 2011. You weren't the worst, but you could have been better. Here's to kickin' 2012's arse!
Tag: Florida
Christmas Eve Florida style
Living on the Florida Gulf Coast has its own perks. One being that on Christmas Eve it's perfectly normal to go to the beach, especially when it's such a beautiful day. Yes, the sand really is that white; and yes, the sky really is that blue. The temps were in the high 50s, a little … Continue reading Christmas Eve Florida style
Without pier
The weather was gorgeous this week. Cool temps, cerulean blue skies, and wide open spaces. I took an afternoon and spent some time on the Okaloosa Island Pier and surrounding beaches near Fort Walton Beach. Fishermen (and women) were out casting for trout, and pelicans and herons were fishing for leftovers. The birds were huge, … Continue reading Without pier
Setting sun
It's been a long while since I've taken the opportunity to watch and photograph a sunset. I'm a little biased, but I think sunsets at the beach are especially spectacular. Here is a series of shots taken during a recent gloaming. Other than adding a watermark and resizing, these shots are all Straight Out of … Continue reading Setting sun
In and up
Walked around downtown Pensacola this weekend, taking in some of the interesting architecture along Palafox and Garden... looking in and up. (Photos shot with a Nikon D60, using an 18-55mm, 55-200mm, 20mm f/2.8 wide-angle, 50mm f/1.8 prime lens, Nikon CoolPix S205 and/or iPhone4) For more photos, please visit my Flickr photostream. More Weekly Winners photo … Continue reading In and up
Snow globes
My winters mean long-sleeved tees, closed-toe shoes, and long walks across powder of purest white. Here, snow is created from tiny crystals of Appalachian quartz, washed ashore for millennia. There are drifts piled high against fence rows and along roadsides, but my snow never melts. There are no huge flakes sticking to my clothes and … Continue reading Snow globes
Thin spiral notebook 