Last week I saw the first bluebonnet in our yard. This is the first bluebonnet in our new house. If you aren't from Texas you may be thinking what is the big deal. Texans love wildflowers especially bluebonnets. We even made bluebonnet the state flower. Each year bluebonnets are a welcome splash of color after … Continue reading 1st Bluebonnet
Don’t Mess with Texas — Wildflowers
Last week as I was photographing wild flowers. I noticed a pile of trash mixed in with the beautiful flowers. It reminded me of Don't Mess With Texas anti-littering campaign. Living in Florida I got very tired of people mentioning that every time something was said about Texas. It seems that non-Texans thought it … Continue reading Don’t Mess with Texas — Wildflowers
Throwback Thursday: Cedar Key at Sunset
I took this in 2014 on one of our trips to Cedar Key, Fl. Cedar Key is a quaint fishing village in North Central Florida on the Gulf Coast side. This shot was taken as our boat approached the deck.
Throwback Thursday: Sunset in World Golf Village
Originally posted, July 24, 2009. When we lived in Florida, St. Augustine was one of our favorite get-a-way spots. St. Augustine is a beautiful old city full of history, funky cool shops and of course the beach. I really love the contrast between the colors of the sky and the silhouette of the trees.
Throwback Thursday: Wakulla River
In the fall of 2013 we took a weekend trip to Wakulla State Park, in North West Florida. We stayed in the historic Lodge at Wakulla Springs. The Wakulla river is well preserved and the fall colors made it even more spectacular.
Throwback Thursday: Drifting
Taken using a black & white filter on may camera. This may be one of my favorite shots. I just get lost in the bigness of the Gulf and the Sky.
Throwback Thursday: Hanging out in Micanopy
Micanopy, Florida is a quaint little town located off I-75 between Ocala and Gainesville, Florida. The city's tagline is "The Town History Forgot". Micanopy was named for the Seminole Chief Micanopy. Micanopy was featured in the movies Doc Hollywood and Cross Creek. This photo was taken around Christmas 2007. Yes, I know we are wearing … Continue reading Throwback Thursday: Hanging out in Micanopy