I headed back to Blackwater River State Park near Holt, FL, this weekend for my photo hike. There are plenty of trails to meander around on, as well as incredible views from the river itself. The water, a dark amber, gets its color from the tannins leaching into the river from decaying vegetation. Much like … Continue reading Well, if it rains, I don’t care…
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On the bayou
All week I was looking forward to a kayaking outing a friend and I planned a while back. She is the taskmaster I trained with for our Gate to Gate walk. We haven't been able to get out again since then because of my dodgy foot. I suggested kayaking. One: because it was good exercise; … Continue reading On the bayou
Morning light
Submitted for the Blissdom Domestic Summer Fun Photography Challenge. The theme this week is "Light." Taken early in the morning on Rocky Bayou at Fred Gannon State Park near Niceville, Florida. I was out on the bayou in a kayak, exploring one of the many feeder creeks. The sun was behind me and cast a … Continue reading Morning light
St. Michael’s
I had all these wonderful plans for Saturday. First I had a lovely lunch with my girl crush Angie, then set out for my weekly photo hike. I even packed a change of clothes and shoes to make the slog thru the Florida heat and humidity (lung-collapsing since the rains have held off) more comfortable. … Continue reading St. Michael’s
Dodging the rain
From early March through Labor Day, the population around here probably doubles, maybe even triples on long, holiday weekends. Two years after the BP oil spill, and the tourist business has returned to pre-spill numbers. That means, if I want to photo hike at the beach, sans bodies mucking up the scene, I have to … Continue reading Dodging the rain
A walk in the clouds
"... not all those who wander are lost." ~ J.R.R. Tolkien When I go in my photo hikes, I spend my hours outside looking everywhere for something new, or interesting. I've knelt in wet leaves and lain prone in sand to get just the right angle on a shot. I've climbed on rocks and wended … Continue reading A walk in the clouds
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