E is for EPCOT

For the first couple of years we lived in Florida we had passes to the Land of the Mouse "Walt Disney World". EPCOT was always one of my favorite places. I just think is very cool when you can get grilled salmon at the food court. Disney has some great food but I think as … Continue reading E is for EPCOT

Sky Watch Friday: Hippodrome State Theatre

Recently, the Big Guy and I went downtown in search of things to photograph. Today's SWF features the Hippodrome State Theatre. I was playing with my camera settings on this one. Can't remember what I did. Same shot take with auto and natural color. The Hipp is housed in the historic Federal Building. For more … Continue reading Sky Watch Friday: Hippodrome State Theatre

A is for Alligator

This is my first attempt at ABC Wednesday. Not sure if I will actually get in the official listing, but I have decided to go ahead and post it any way. The mascot for the University of Florida is the alligator. Took all of these pictures on UF campus. This alligator statue is located in … Continue reading A is for Alligator

Sky Watch Friday: Palm Trees

More pictures with my new toy. I am enjoying playing with it. These shots my be reminiscent of a beach or the island from Lost but were really taken on the University of Florida campus. I am amazed by the amount and variety of vegetation in Florida. It is a cool to see palm trees, … Continue reading Sky Watch Friday: Palm Trees

Florida Education Crisis

For the past several months the local news has been full of stories about budget issues in Florida. There has been a movement to reduce taxes in the state. Florida is one of the few states with no income tax. As a result of budget cuts all levels of education are suffering from elementary through … Continue reading Florida Education Crisis

Sky Watch Friday: UF Walk

Took my camera along on one of our walks at University of Florida. My theme is "Above My Head" so, all of the shots were taken looking up. Looking up at a building across the street from Keene-Flint Hall (history building). Thought this mural above one the doors on one of the buildings looked cool. … Continue reading Sky Watch Friday: UF Walk

Sky Watch Friday: University Auditorium and Bell Tower

Now that I have a new toy I'm have been making The Big Guy help me find places to try it out. One Sunday afternoon we headed to the University of Florida campus. I got several shots the University Auditorium and bell Tower. I enjoy taking pictures of steeple like structures. It started raining about … Continue reading Sky Watch Friday: University Auditorium and Bell Tower