F4U Corsair Model at the Fernandina Beach Airport Terminal

March 7, 2019March 7, 2019Chris and Carol Leave a comment

I finally got the chance to check out the Corsair reproduction that hangs in the airport terminal building here on Amelia Island. The terminal was completed late in 2018 and represents a significant upgrade to the facilities that it replaced. Well done to all involved!

The Corsair was flown by the US Navy and Marines in the Pacific theater of operations during the latter stages of WWII and enjoyed a reputation that was second to none.

The Corsair was powered by a super powerful Pratt & Whitney engine.

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The main lobby before the addition of the Corsair.

The terminal building is designed to evoke a WWII F4U Corsair fighter-bomber.

Thanks for stopping by and if you find yourself anywhere near northeast Florida make time to stop and visit our unique airport terminal.

My camera shop is always open and always filled with some classic cameras and gear. You can find my shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com

Camera: Samsung Galaxy S8+

Chris

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Happy 2019 & Beyond!

January 1, 2019Chris and Carol 1 Comment

Peace and happiness in the New Year! – Chris

summer dreaming

December 15, 2018December 15, 2018Chris and Carol Leave a comment

Wishing for my Florida sun, warm water, and waves.

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Have a beautiful day! – Chris

Camera Fujifilm FinePix XP70

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The View from our Garden Window

December 14, 2018December 14, 2018Chris and Carol Leave a comment

A look through our garden window on this wet and cool North Florida day. Traditional autumn colors mixed with the pink of an Encore azalea and the wonderful colors of a poinsettia – oh, and our strange little “cactus” from somewhere in the galaxy (last pic).

Our tribute garden just outside of our dining room window. The cypress fence becomes alive with lichen and moss through the years – lots of sun and tropical rains provide the perfect environment. Papa Sol has been looking over the garden for nearly 20 years now – keeping it safe and providing a home for lizards.

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The Home Depot “cactus from outer space” that keeps changing into new and bizarre shapes almost daily. I don’t think it was meant to live this long.

Thanks for stopping by! – Chris

Camera – Samsung Galaxy S8+

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Pictures at an Exhibition – Nassau County Courthouse

October 19, 2018October 19, 2018Chris and Carol Leave a comment

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It’s one of my most photographed spots in our historic district – the Nassau County Courthouse. I’ve been honored to have my award-winning photograph hang “forever” inside the courthouse along with about fifty others as part of an exhibition of images and paintings of our beloved landmark. Each image was personally selected by the Honorable Judge Robert M. Foster, Chief Judge of the Fourth Circuit Court here in Nassau County (Florida).

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‘On the Courthouse Steps’ – June 2018

One of the many images of our historic courthouse that I’ve taken over the years.

Thanks for stopping by and many thanks to Judge Foster! – Chris

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bending light with a mirror lens

October 18, 2018October 18, 2018Chris and Carol Leave a comment

Canon FD 500mm f8 Reflex lens with Fujifilm X-A10 – manipulating the light through movement – f8 at 1/320 at ISO 1250

The gear – Canon FD 500mm f8 Reflex lens mounted to my Fujifilm X-A10

Thanks for stopping by! – Chris

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Looking Up

October 16, 2018October 18, 2018Chris and Carol Leave a comment

Image 1 – Amelia Island airport terminal skylight

Image 2 – Avenues Mall (Jacksonville) dome

Thanks for stopping by! – Chris

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Happy SUNday! – Pinball

October 14, 2018October 14, 2018Chris and Carol Leave a comment

“Sure plays a mean pinball”!

Have a great Sunday! – Chris

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Happy Saturday! Welcome to Amelia Island

October 13, 2018October 14, 2018Chris and Carol Leave a comment

Our new airport terminal building is now “officially” open.

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It’s been fun documenting the construction of this building starting back in early January of this year (2018). I think that all involved did an outstanding job.

The Corsair has landed!

Thanks for stopping by! – Chris

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