Just to dispel the myth: it's not always sunny in the sunshine state. But...sunny or not the views can still be impressive.
RANDOM SHOTS BY CHRIS
...attempts to capture the scenes of life's journey.
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Saturday, January 28, 2012
Friday, January 27, 2012
River Entrance
Another view of the navigational access to the Loxahatchee River...The Loxahatchee is an extensive boating venue as it meanders some 9+ miles well into the expansive and forever wild Jonhathon Dickinson Park. Upsteam the river is a wilderness playground for kayak and canoe users, the shores seemed filled with abundant wildlife (and more than a few alligators!).
Thursday, January 26, 2012
For Oliver
This photo shows the navigable entrance to the Loxahatchee River from the Jupiter Inlet portion of the intracoastal waterway. AND....the purpose of this post is to entertain my grandson, Oliver. As a four year old budding engineer, Oliver is most interested in the mechanical workings of the world around him. (Try Christmas shopping for a four year old fascinated by elevators!) Drawbridges and railroads are at the top of Oliver's list and I'm sure that this shot that combines both will be a real attention getter that might give Sesame Street a little competition today!
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Traffic
Boat traffic shares the road in south Florida. Numerous drawbridges along busy highways such as US1 cross the Intracoastal waterway resulting in the marine equivalent of a traffic jam. Many bridges open "on demand" while a few have scheduled openings only on the half hour. These boating bottlenecks can provide some entertainment for spectators as large vessels continually maneuver while waiting in the wind and current.
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Vocal Egret
It sure seems to me that a good number of the birds in Florida are aware of photographers. This egret not only posed at length, he showed off his vocal range squawking about one thing or another for an extended period of time. Much of the wildlife in southern Florida is rather approachable. I know fellow photographers who wade through a chilly Jamaica Bay Preserve hoping to get a long range shot of wading seabirds.
Monday, January 23, 2012
Handful
That is a handful for sure that friend Dave has there. During his visit we decided that an ocean fishing trip was in order. Funny thing about "fishing" is that when a fish like this bonito hits your line you are in for a serious fight and the "fun" part of fishing starts to cramp your arm. Soon into the struggle your hand begs for mercy and you begin to think that maybe today was a good day to go bowling.
It was a very good day as my very sore shoulder continues to remind me. Lots of fish came over the gunnel...Life is good!
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Sandbar Sunday
Funny thing about boaters, as anxious as they always are to "get out on the water" they always seem to be searching for a spot to get off the boat. On Long Island it's Fire Island that many boaters have on their radar as a popular spot to disembark. Down here in the land of sun and fun it's the local sandbar that gets the action. Low tide draws a crowd, the frisbees fly, the dogs run and the beer bottles are opened. Life is Good!
Monday, January 16, 2012
Point Of View
I have been a neglectful Blogger...and this view is to blame. Nesting snowbirds busy with the minutae of creating a new home, we have had little time behind the camera or in front of the computer. After a few weeks of chaos and living on beach chairs, there is light at the tunnel's end. Life is Good.
Friday, January 06, 2012
Cool Beaches
Empty Florida beaches as the "Siberian Express" blows across the peninsula. The locals have a real problem with these cold fronts that drop evening temps into the 40's and keep daytime highs in the low 60's. To this northerner it just feels like delightful early Spring weather! Life is Good.
Monday, January 02, 2012
Return Flight
Ahhh...back in the warm! After too many winters in New York you gotta love the sunshine state!
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Winter Sunset
An early winter sunset on Long Island has it's own beauty. Cool December afternoons can produce some impressive "eye-candy".
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Icy Pond
Morning ice on the pond adds an exclamation point to the fact that it is indeed winter on Long Island. This snowbird is checking his wings.....
Sunday, December 25, 2011
Saturday, December 24, 2011
Christmas Eve
As the excitement and anticipation grows, rumor has it that the red suited one has been busy checking lists and tuning up his sleigh. At our house I see seven fish awaiting the oven!
Hope this finds you "home for the holidays". :)
Friday, December 23, 2011
Toy Land
Holiday lights, children with wide eyes and plenty of joyful anticipation. 'Tis the season...enjoy!
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Friday, December 16, 2011
Fisheye Xmas Duck
Meanwhile back on Long Island it's Holiday Time!.......Condo chaos continues as we prepare to wing it back to NY for some Christmas celebration. This holiday season is a bit of a frenzy in our world!
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Morning Light
Cheers for the quiet sunrise....and then back to contractors, estimates, furniture stores and more. It's all good stress if one can remain patient.
Monday, December 12, 2011
Sunrise Birds
In spite of the chaos of condo remodel there is always time to appreciate the main attractions! AND...then back to the cleaning, scraping and painting.
Saturday, December 10, 2011
New Begingings
Another Florida sunrise...and a flurry of nesting activity as we settle into our new winter home! Life is Good!
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