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Benderson Park

In Sarasota we have a new world class rowing facility called Benderson Park. This is the far side one evening as I walked around it with my dogs. Right next to this scene is a sign warning of the local alligator that lives here. So, one eye in the viewfinder, one eye on the water, and desperately listening for any sounds as I snapped this and moved on. Sometime I just have to wonder about the things I do to get a good picture.

In Sarasota we have a new world class rowing facility called Benderson Park. This is the far side one evening as I walked around it with my dogs. Right next to this scene is a sign warning of the local alligator that lives here. So, one eye in the viewfinder, one eye on the water, and desperately listening for any sounds as I snapped this and moved on. Sometime I just have to wonder about the things I do to get a good picture.

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Dakin Dairy Shed

This was taken at Dakin Dairy farm here in Manatee County. I imagine this big shed is so the cows can find shade during the long hot Florida summer. As a rule I don't drink a lot of milk, however they have a milk bar where you can get fresh bottled milk. It was the freshest milk I've had in a long while. If I had to guess I'd say they were happy cows. And living out here in the country, why not?

This was taken at Dakin Dairy farm here in Manatee County. I imagine this big shed is so the cows can find shade during the long hot Florida summer. As a rule I don’t drink a lot of milk, however they have a milk bar where you can get fresh bottled milk. It was the freshest milk I’ve had in a long while. If I had to guess I’d say they were happy cows. And living out here in the country, why not?

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Walk in the Park

A North Carolina forest last fall. The only sounds were the leaves beneath our feet, birds and the distant sounds of the river. After the sensory overload of everyday life I need a period of quiet from time to time. North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains has quiet and beauty for those who seek it out. It's no wonder so many creative people live hear, you can finally hear your own thoughts for a change.

A North Carolina forest last fall. The only sounds were the leaves beneath our feet, birds and the distant sounds of the river. After the sensory overload of everyday life I need a period of quiet from time to time. North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains has quiet and beauty for those who seek it out. It’s no wonder so many creative people live hear, you can finally hear your own thoughts for a change.

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Top of the World

I just found this image on my iPhone. While touring the south island of New Zealand by helicopter I must have taken my iPhone out at some point to capture the moment. As I recall this was on top of a Glacier that sloped down and that the ice was quite slippery. I took this and then walked a little beyond where my friend was standing and then realized that if I slipped there was no way to self arrest. That's when I began taking baby steps backwards until I felt I was no longer in danger. As long ago as this was, I remember it like it just happened.

I just found this image on my iPhone. While touring the south island of New Zealand by helicopter I must have taken my iPhone out at some point to capture the moment. As I recall this was on top of a Glacier that sloped down and that the ice was quite slippery. I took this and then walked a little beyond where my friend was standing and then realized that if I slipped there was no way to self arrest. That’s when I began taking baby steps backwards until I felt I was no longer in danger. As long ago as this was, I remember it like it just happened.

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TheBoardrAm – Tampa bay

This is a shot I took Saturday at TheBoardr Am Competition. The winner goes to the X-Games so there was some pretty amazing boarding. I walk by this board park several times a week, but I only do landscape and architecture, right? Well, because of the media hype for this competition I decided to grab the gear and give it a go.The music was loud and the atmosphere free flowing. I completely lost track of time and had an absolute blast, and I think I got my first glimpse into the allure skateboard culture. Not that I'm going to be trying it any time soon mind you.

This is a shot I took Saturday at TheBoardr Am Competition. The winner goes to the X-Games so there was some pretty amazing boarding. I walk by this board park several times a week, but I only do landscape and architecture, right? Well, because of the media hype for this competition I decided to grab the gear and give it a go.The music was loud and the atmosphere free flowing. I completely lost track of time and had an absolute blast, and I think I got my first glimpse into the allure skateboard culture. Not that I’m going to be trying it any time soon mind you.