Let’s start the morning from the most southern shores of the Eastern United States. After leaving the northern shores of Mount Desert Island, Maine and the cold and dark waters, to the warm and turquoise blue waters of the Florida Keys.
Many think that Key West is the consummate island along the chain of the Florida Keys, however there are many islands just above Key West that maintain the traditional Old Florida feel. Shunning the tourist crowd, these islands bring the best nature can offer.
Enjoying ocean breezes, palm trees and warm waters on Sugarloaf Key allows one to enjoy the tropical island life, while being close to the hubbub of Key West.
With tropical banana and papaya fruit trees promising that fresh-off-the-tree produce
To wildlife abound throughout the lower islands
One can feel worlds away from the hustle and bustle of modern day life.
Oh how I yearn to enjoy the tropical island life once more. I believe the islands are calling my name.
Categories: Florida, Foot Prints
Emily Carter ~ Nature as Art 
Lovely shots! Congrats
Thank you Ana Lucia ! And to think these were taken with a dinky point-and-shoot several years ago.
We will take the beautiful hibiscus (Maggie’s favorite), but we’re still looking for our beach towel to plop down on… he he 🙂
woof woof
Oops..forgot Maggie’s blanket ! I won’t forget the next time!
This. . . should make it to the Freshly Pressed! ^_^
I especially liked the shot with the bridge, and the very last one with the flower!
Venom, you are really too much ! I think I’ve gotten enough attention lately, now it’s someone else’s turn like yourself! The yellow hibiscus really is something isn’t it?
Oh, stop it you! =) Awesome photography should receive the amount of credit it deserves!
And yes, I adore hibiscus of all colours =) this one is fascinating! =)
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OMG!! These are AMAZING images!! you know you’ve captured my heart with the kayak shot and the first image is extraordinary! The all the birds on the pilings and the dock….oh heck – love them all!
Hi Susan ! You are so very kind ! It really is easy to get shots like this when you’re in paradise. Need to scheme to get back there in the winter when there’s snow on the ground in Maryland. Thank you!
wow!! first photo is unreal!
You are so very kind Elena ! It truly was a magical dawn.
Beautiful! The shot of the dock leading to the boat is fantastic! I haven’t been down to the keys since I was about 12 or 13. Went down there on a fishing trip with my grandfather. Almost went down there last October to go camping but I didn’t want to make the long drive for just a couple of days.
But you should Michael! It’s high time you get yourself down there and enjoy the islands. Get to the ocean breezes and out of the mid-state heat. BTW, heading down next week. Oh boy, Florida in August – what fun!
Same with the others.. Super WOW for the first photo …
You are to kind. Thank you so much for stopping by and leaving such an enthusiastic comment. Hope to see you back soon. Bella
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Wonderful!! The dock photo is simply mind blowing !! You got a fan Bella..
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Aww…you are too very kind. Have a wonderful day!
Beautiful Photos:)
Happy Weekend Renee ! Thank you so much and loving your fabulous posts!
This is beautiful beyond beautiful!
You are too kind. Thank you!
Beautiful photos of a beautiful place. Certainly made me want to dream!
We all should keep dreaming. This is a perfect dream spot. Thanks for your comment.
nice job!
Beautiful!!!! Would love to relax in that hammock among the palm trees!!
I’m ready too ! Let’s go Felicia.
The first shot so wonderful like a dream… 😉
What are all the birds looking at, looks like they waiting for something… ‘hahaha’
Beautiful place, how far is the tree from Liverpool… ‘.big smile’
All shots are great… 😉
Truly captures the “Bird on the Wire” moment. I think they were worried if they needed to fly off to get away from me. LOL. Just a hop, skip and a Jump to the Keys Drake. Thank you for such kind words.