Priscilla and I went to Myakka River State Park this morning. It’s about an hour drive and we left before sun-up. This was my first picture of the day. We hit heavy fog in the darkness and had moments where we could barely see ten feet ahead of us. Suddenly and without notice, there was our first glimpse of the sun as it was just beginning ( Read more... )

One of my favorite nature places to go is Myakka River State Park and in spring time it is glorious! Priscilla and I went there Saturday and it was just what my soul needed. We got there at 8 a.m. just as the gates were opening ( Read more... )

A filter of simple spring sunshine pushing through an overcast day at Myakka River State Park . . .


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Priscilla and I went to Myakka River State Park two weeks ago. We thought one time we’d try the tram and I’m glad we did. We were in luck as there were only four of us on a double car tram that seats probably 60 people! It took us to places you normally can’t get into, far off the beaten path. It rained a little bit just before we got there. I ( Read more... )

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - The mayor of Holmes Beach tells ABC7 that beginning June 28, fines will be issued for individuals not wearing masks inside local businesses ( Read more... )

While at Myakka River State Park recently, I watched an Ibis for awhile trying to do what I figured was scratch the back of his head the only way he knew how. He had his eyes closed, seeming to thoroughly enjoy the pleasure of that luxuriously good feeling of when an itch gets scratched. After a few minutes, he opened his eyes, saw me standing ( Read more... )

There was something about this photo that I just could not let go of. It was poor quality because the lighting was weird, I only had a short lens on the camera and I was a long ways off, but the grace and movement of these two egrets as they played and danced with each other in the water was so wonderful it made me smile as I watched them. I hope ( Read more... )

Priscilla and I went to Myakka River State Park yesterday. It was spitting rain and very overcast when we got there, but as the morning went on, it started clearing and when the sun finally came out, so did the gorgeous white fluffy clouds. It was our first cool day with lower humidity and a high of about 72. I stitched four frames together ( ( Read more... )

A little sprinkling of rain as we were driving down the road and then we spotted a rainbow and stopped to take a picture.


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I've been to many places lately and so many pictures to show. I'm going to have to break down into groups the different places. I'll start with Myakka River State Park. I'm actually still going through those pictures, but I'll start there anyways ( Read more... )