Excitement abounds

September 8, 2013January 5, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 8 Comments

Snake and Spider Warning! I truly love where I live. It's a beautiful part of America and I thoroughly enjoy my weekly hikes where I can explore some of the hidden treasures that most people don't see. When people think of Florida, either the House of Mouse or beaches are the first thing people imagine. … Continue reading Excitement abounds

Hell or high water

September 7, 2013January 9, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 24 Comments

I took a friend and my daughter to one of my favorite hiking spots, St. Andrews State Park, smack in the middle of Panama City. What I didn't do was take into account the amount of rain we have had, and every single trail was flooded. Not a "take a high trail" sort of flooded, … Continue reading Hell or high water

Sea turtle watch

September 1, 2013January 6, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 21 Comments

I can finally feel a touch of autumn in the air when I'm out on photo hikes. The rains have stopped, the humidity has fallen to breathable levels, and after this holiday weekend... I may get my beaches back. The past two days, I've broken with routine and spent hours sitting in the sand. In … Continue reading Sea turtle watch

Frogs and locust

August 11, 2013January 15, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 22 Comments

A friend joined me for this week's photo hike. She had just moved back to town after being away for almost a year. I've missed her terribly, and am ecstatic that she's living close again. We're making plans to kayak next weekend. We drove over to Panama City, and I showed her Camp Helen State … Continue reading Frogs and locust

One shot, two ways

August 10, 2013January 15, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 10 Comments

I don't know if the pier was abandoned for the newer, longer, stronger pier on the Gulf, or if this wooden pier was the victim of a killer storm and was never rebuilt. It stands like an old dinosaur, it's grey and aged bones baking in the harsh Florida sun. These shots were taken from … Continue reading One shot, two ways

Hurry up and wait

August 3, 2013January 10, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 17 Comments

It rained Saturday... I know! I wanted to meander through the roses and camellias at Eden Gardens State Park, but the rain began shortly after I began my hike. I followed a hurried walk to my car, with my camera safely tucked under my shirt, with a lengthy wait inside, hoping the clouds would part. They … Continue reading Hurry up and wait