Tag Archives: Photography

Heavy Metal – Florida International Air Show

Posted on 2011/03/25 by birds n' bugs

This weekend, the Florida International Air Show rolls into town.  I went over to the airport today to see what might be going on that could be worth photographing.  As soon as I got there, I noticed an old DC-7B … Continue reading →

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Another trip to Venice Rookery

Posted on 2011/03/18 by birds n' bugs

It was time to go to Sarasota to bring back a couple of pictures that had been on display at the Senior Friendship Center as part of the Sarasota Camera Club contest.  On the way back we made another stop … Continue reading →

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Arcadia All Florida Championship Rodeo

Posted on 2011/03/12 by birds n' bugs

Today (March 12) was fun.  I went a few miles up the road to Arcadia for the professional rodeo that is running this weekend.  Yes, it was my first time at the rodeo although, I had shot a lot of … Continue reading →

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The Rattlebox Flower and Moth

Posted on 2011/03/12 by birds n' bugs

Many of the Florida wildflowers are what I call pea-like.  Their flowers and seed pods are similar the familiar green pea.  While I was at Boca Grande, I noticed this healthy one along the grade to the Fishing Pier.  These … Continue reading →

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A few birds from Boca Grande

Posted on 2011/03/09 by birds n' bugs

Boca Grande is a small resort village on the south end of Gasparilla Island.  The island is one of the gulf coast barrier islands and Boca Grande Pass is the place where Charlotte Harbor meets the Gulf of Mexico.   Despite … Continue reading →

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Doggy fun at Laishley Park

Posted on 2011/03/07 by birds n' bugs

As a part of the Punta Gorda Barbecue Festival we had a dockdogs competition run by Sun Coast Dockdogs.  In these competitions, dogs run down an ‘dock’ and jumped into a four foot deep pool for distance.  It was open … Continue reading →

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I think that Red-bellied Woodpecker followed me home

Posted on 2011/03/01 by birds n' bugs

At least, it sure looks that way.  After finding the Red-belly across town I came home to hear one calling out his territory right on our cul-de-sac.  The first place I saw him was up in the palm tree in … Continue reading →

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It’s always about the light – the Better Beamer

Posted on 2011/02/24 by birds n' bugs

Today, I was roaming around looking for something to take pictures of.  I ran across a Red-bellied Woodpecker on a snag not far from downtown.  The angle was a little low but, that’s often the case with woodpeckers so, I … Continue reading →

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Babcock-Webb WMA – Misty morning at Marl Pond 3

Posted on 2011/02/22 by birds n' bugs

Most of my posts on Babcock-Webb are intended to provide a bit of a guided tour around the area.  I usually shoot them during the day when the light is good for descriptive photos to accompany the text.  But, the … Continue reading →

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Babcock-Webb WMA – Seaboard Grade – North of Tram Grade

Posted on 2011/02/21 by birds n' bugs

This is a rustic road with some patches of sugar sand but, none make it impassable with a high clearance vehicle  as far as Powerline Grade.  It can be driven by car for some distance.  This is the entrance at … Continue reading →

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