Staying at a ritzy hotel on Amelia Island, I saw this eco-friendly lawn mower busy at work at lunch time. This Gopher Tortoise is a threatened species in Florida an is protected under law. A mascot of the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Fernandina Beach, this turtle busily keeps the […]
There is a section in Gainesville that was once considered ‘across the railroad tracks’ where clapboard homes were built. In a variety of sizes, shapes and styles, these homes have somehow stood the test of time. In spite of high humidity and lots of rain, some of these […]
An early morning stroll through the historic district of Savannah. Where the fog envelops the city with its white veil, and the Live Oak trees are draped with Spanish Moss. Here is where stories are made. Business men come out with their freshly pressed oxford shirts and dress […]
A true spring morning with Virginia Bluebells blooming, and Yellow-Rumped Warblers flitting in the trees. Their spring songs lifting even the heaviest of spirits. Their delicate nature, moving in constant joy and celebration of a warm spring day. Bringing their bright yellow to share with the blue flowers […]
It’s been a really long time since I’ve been to any flea market. This Saturday morning was a perfect day to go out and explore one. My first stop when I arrived with this melt-in-your-mouth, I can eat a hundred of these, miniature fried dough donuts. They were […]
Spring is fleeting rather quickly this year. With unseasonably warm temperatures this week finishing with a hard and heavy rain today, the trees are quickly transitioning from their muted pastels to green. Reminding me that life is fleeting as well. That each moment of each day is precious […]
One of the modules with the Nik Collection is HDR Efex Pro. Hearing good things about this module and how it can alter even just one image, I decided to finally give it a try. I ran into problems almost immediately as this module is treated and acts […]
A hidden treasure, a well placed treasure next to the Potomac River along the Tidal Basin and across from the Jefferson Memorial stands the memorial for Franklin Delano Roosevelt. A President known for his love of water, and his leadership, this memorial is unique in its nature. Built […]
With the warming temperatures, the long delayed cherry blossoms along the Tidal Basin have finally hit their peak bloom. With an early pre-dawn departure, I arrived to the cherry blossoms before dawn. Many photographers were already on-site establishing their desired position for the sun rise. The cloud cover […]
It’s interesting how little we tend to know about our immediate surroundings. How many times have you wandered down another street in your neighborhood to explore? Coming home today, I decided to go down a road called Old Mill Road. I was hoping that perhaps at the end […]
Emily Carter ~ Nature as Art 