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.

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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

Thanks for stopping by!

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.

SUNday Spotlight – I love reflections!

July 18, 2021July 18, 2021Chris and Carol Leave a comment

Centre Street reflection. Fernandina Beach, Amelia Island, Florida. 2015

Fujifilm and Fernandina Beach

July 13, 2021July 13, 2021Chris and Carol Leave a comment

The Fujifilm Instax Wide 300 does a respectable job under bright sunshine and blue skies. Here’s a few images from a walkabout in the Historic District of downtown Fernandina Beach (Amelia Island), Florida.

I think Fujifilm’s Instax color film is an excellent film as it appears to handle high contrast scenes well. With the limitations of the camera’s lens just don’t expect sharp pics even when focused at infinity.

Happy SUNday! – Classic Truck

July 11, 2021July 11, 2021Chris and Carol Leave a comment

1951 model GMC truck. Centre Street, downtown Historic District, Fernandina Beach, Amelia Island, Florida.

My focus was on the ‘GMC’.
Fujifilm Neopan 100 Acros B&W film.
Fuji Photo Film Fujica GW690 medium format camera with Fujinon 90mm f3.5 lens.

Fernandina Beach Landmark – The Palace Saloon

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The camera used was a Yashica L AF 35mm point and shoot film camera from 1986 shot of Fujifilm.

The camera used for these two images (above and below) was an Asahi Pentax 6×7 medium-format film camera.

My town Fernandina Beach – an odd mix of pics

May 31, 2021May 31, 2021Chris and Carol Leave a comment

Fernandina Beach, Amelia Island, Florida – located between the Atlantic Ocean to the east and the Amelia River to the west, that’s why we’re an island.