Spring break’s lost weekend

March 27, 2013January 5, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 15 Comments

Frat boys linger late at the bar, throwing out baitless pick-up lines at all the pretty girls misbehavin’ for the lovin’ and attention. Gobsmacked by their lack of success, blaming rejection on the game and not their feeble hunting techniques. All popped collars, and gelled hair, believing they’re irresistable and not just ridiculous. Puffed out … Continue reading Spring break’s lost weekend

Water logged

March 16, 2013January 10, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 20 Comments

The recent deluge of rain made St. Andrew's State Park in Panama City a bit water-logged, flooding the lower section of hiking trails along Gator Lake. I was still able to get in a good walk and snapped a few shots around the high water. The tiny island in the middle of the lake was, … Continue reading Water logged

Misbehavin’

March 8, 2013January 8, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 6 Comments

Taking a Time Out Reassessing behavior You're blocking my sun *Photo venue: Ed Walline Public Beach, Santa Rosa Beach, FL

Last peaceful weekend

March 2, 2013January 9, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 14 Comments

I did a little checking this weekend, a little Google recon, because it's good to know things. When you live near a popular tourist destination, especially a summer favorite, it's important to be prepared. Monday, the beginning of the first, full week of March, also marks the beginning of college Spring Break season. From now … Continue reading Last peaceful weekend

Devil’s in the details

March 2, 2013January 5, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 7 Comments

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

Approaching the present

February 28, 2013January 8, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 3 Comments

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