Shining its beacon of light at the Oldest port in the United States, the St. Augustine Lighthouse is the longest surviving brick structure in the city. Completed in 1888, the lighthouse is 165 feet above sea level and boasts a heart pumping 219 steps inside. The original French […]
From the tropical rainforest of Costa Rica to the powder soft sand of St. Augustine Beach, Florida it’s been quite the whirlwind. The birds here are just as wonderful as Costa Rica, although not nearly as many species. Needless to say, it didn’t take me long to get […]
Sometimes the smallest creatures can make the biggest sounds. Such is the case of the Mantled Howler monkeys in Costa Rica. Found living in the tree canopies of lowland and montane forests, these monkeys are the early morning alarm. In fact, their howls are so loud, they can […]
Please forgive me, my dear readers and followers. After my last posting, I got hit with a bad cold that stopped me in my tracks. No energy, no attention span for two weeks has kept me off grid during that time. I confess though, I enjoyed the break […]
“Waking Up Our Senses” As you begin your walk towards the main crater, observe the wonders that surround you in this majestic park. Feel the kiss of the brisk mountain breeze, for it will be your constant companion as you explore the beauty of the volcano. Breathe deeply […]
The birds were plentiful at Poas Volcano Lodge. With a number of species, our short stay there allowed us to bird before sunset and at sunrise the next morning. Rising a new set of challenges as a bird photographer. Low light, overcast skies and quick moving birds made […]
It was to be a short visit to Costa Rica and our ultimate destination was to be the Selva Verde Lodge in Sarapiqui. But it was the mountains that were calling me. With their cloud forests and cool evening temperatures, the romance of Costa Rica’s tropical mountains were […]
The sloping landscapes of the Shenandoah mountains, come in many different colors. Green, yellow, orange and purple, these majestic mountains sing in beauty. Ray Charles’s rendition of America the Beautiful is the most soulful and heartfelt tribute to these Purple Mountain Majesties. Click on the image above and […]
Old Rag Mountain in Shenandoah National Park is a geological wonder. I Choose the Mountain Howard Simon The low lands call I am tempted to answer They are offering me a free dwelling Without having to conquer The massive mountain makes its move Beckoning me to ascend A […]
Once again the mountains of Shenandoah National Park in Virginia were calling my name. Indeed, one in particular – Old Rag Mountain beckoned me even more. A perennial favorite of the Mountain Club of Maryland a group of us headed out to Virginia for an autumn hike. I […]
Emily Carter ~ Nature as Art 