Happy SUNday!

January 29, 2023January 29, 2023Chris and Carol Leave a comment

Testing my Nikon L35AF compact point & shoot 35mm film camera. – 1983

All of these images were taken using Fujicolor Superia X-TRA 400 color negative film.

Nassau County (Florida) Courthouse – 1891

Post office building as seen from across Centre Street, Historic District, Fernandina Beach.

F-4U Corsair reproduction, Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport terminal.

If you are unfamiliar with the Nikon L35AF, it was released in 1983 and was Nikon’s first autofocus point & shoot camera. It features a sharp 35mm f2.8 Nikon lens.

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Comments are always welcomed as I’ve learned quite a bit from reader feedback. As always, thanks for stopping by, and while you’re at it, feel free to visit my camera shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com (CC Design Studios hosted by Etsy). – Chris Whelan

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St. Peter’s Episcopal Church – Fernandina Beach

January 16, 2023January 16, 2023Chris and Carol Leave a comment

Originally built between 1881-1884, reconstructed in 1893.

Fernandina Beach, Amelia Island, Florida. Perfect conditions for making beautiful pictures. Thanks for stopping by, Chris

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Atlantic Coast Sunrise

October 3, 2022October 3, 2022Chris and Carol Leave a comment

Amelia Island, Florida.

My son Tim took these this morning while out on a morning walk. Well done!

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Spring Break on Amelia Island

March 18, 2022March 18, 2022Chris and Carol Leave a comment

St. Patrick’s Day full moon at the beach.

Lots of beach, no people, and the surf temperature is a chilly 65 degrees.

Camera and Lens – Canon EOS R with Canon RF 70-200mm f4 L IS USM

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contrasts

March 17, 2022March 17, 2022Chris and Carol Leave a comment

One of two pulp mills on otherwise beautiful Amelia Island, Florida.

As viewed from the Fernandina Beach marina along the Amelia River.

It looks bad and it is. There’s no other way to see it. Air pollution is just that, chemicals and toxins spewed into the air 24/7.

Camera and Lens – Canon EOS R with Canon RF 70-200mm f4L IS USM

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enjoy the beach… if you can

January 13, 2022January 13, 2022Chris and Carol Leave a comment

Fernandina Beach has allowed driving on the beach for decades but with restrictions. Many locals who are familiar with the rules know what they can and can’t do while driving on the beach. Because we’re a beach town and because we get our fair share of tourists, the city has gone above and beyond with signage and barriers.

Camera and Lens – Canon EOS R with Canon EF 24-105mm f3.5-5.6 IS STM zoom lens.

Thanks for stopping by! – Chris

Comments are always welcomed as I’ve learned quite a bit from reader feedback. As always, thanks for stopping by and, while you’re at it, feel free to visit my camera shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com (CC Design Studios hosted by Etsy). – Chris Whelan

Amelia Island Walkabout

October 20, 2021October 20, 2021Chris and Carol 5 Comments

Tucked away in the extreme Northeast corner of Florida lies Amelia Island. Bordered to the north by Cumberland Island, Georgia and on the east by the Atlantic Ocean. To the west is the Amelia River and just south is Big Talbot Island. Here is a small sample of what can be discovered on this 13 mile long barrier island.

Atlantic Ocean near the St Marys River entrance

Osprey keeping a watchful eye out for dinner

A north to south green belt that runs (almost) the entire length of the island

Amelia’s vast salt marsh here viewed on the south end of the island

Nassau County Courthouse, Fernandina Beach

Nassau Sound bridge looking north towards Amelia Island

Thanks for stopping by and taking a short photographic stroll across Amelia.

Comments are always welcomed as I’ve learned quite a bit from reader feedback. As always, thanks for stopping by and while you’re at it, feel free to visit my camera shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com (CC Design Studios hosted by Etsy). – Chris Whelan

Please respect that all content, including photos and text, are the property of this blog and its owner, Yashica Pentamatic Fanatic, Yashica Sailor Boy, Yashica Chris, Chasing Classic Cameras with Chris.

Painted Lady Fernandina Beach Historic District

September 27, 2021September 27, 2021Chris and Carol Leave a comment

For more about beautiful Amelia Island and its Historic District check out https://www.fbfl.us/466/Historic-Districts

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Historic District – up close in Fernandina Beach

August 23, 2021August 23, 2021Chris and Carol Leave a comment

One of my favorite photo walks is when I focus on the smallest details of our historic city. Fernandina Beach is located on Amelia Island which is located in the extreme northeast corner of Florida’s Atlantic coast. Exit 373 off of I-95.

Door handles are fascinating subjects and the Historic District has plenty to photograph.

At least a centuries worth of paint going on here.

Just outside the main post office in Fernandina Beach (32034) are these wonderful lamp post bases. Circa 1911

Railing along the steps leading to the post office.

Original post office box from circa 1911.

Thanks for stopping by and if you ever find yourself on I-95 heading south into Florida take Exit 373 – Amelia Island, Fernandina Beach – head 14 miles due east and you’ll be treated to this wonderful gem of a town “trapped” in the late 19th century.