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Finding the Magic Kingdom!

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While recovering some lost images from my now deceased hp laptop, I came across these pics that I’m somewhat proud of. Why? Because taking pictures in Disney World is not easy. How many times can you take the same shot over and over? How do you look at something that you’ve seen hundreds of times and still find an interesting point of view? How do you make the thousands of people “go away”?

Here’s some examples –

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Cindy’s Castle from behind. A tight crop in the camera while pointing it nearly straight up with a wide angle lens. A dramatic sky helps too.

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No peeps view! I had to wait until the last person cleared the bridge. I like the sky in this one too and it’s shot from a Tomorrowland viewpoint.

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While driving (slowly) I held the camera out the driver’s side window… no they wouldn’t let me get out of the car to take this shot. How many times have I driven under that sign and wanted to take a picture???

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Another tight crop in the camera while holding the camera over my head to make the people go away. Gorgeous day too!

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Hi Megan!!!

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Green means we’re in!

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Welcome!

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Crazy contrast! And yes the sky was that blue!!!

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Not so haunting.

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Yes it is – but an expensive one.

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I’m thinking “UP”!

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We’ve always seen a face.

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Almost golden.

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Time to go…

Thanks for hanging with us!

Camera: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W170

Chris and Carol

Fort Clinch State Park – Florida

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Fort Clinch State Park is a beautiful 1,400 acre park on the extreme northeastern tip of Amelia Island. The fort makes up only one small part of this diverse and ecologically important park – here the old Florida can be appreciated for its tall sand dunes covered with a coastal maritime forest. More can be found https://www.floridastateparks.org/park/Fort-Clinch

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Beautiful gopher tortoises roam the dunes at will. Here this one was at the base of one of the fort’s brick walls.

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Beautiful animals and fun to watch.

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Along the Atlantic Ocean coast of the park.

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Half mile walking and fishing pier – severely damaged by Hurricane Matthew last October 7, 2016.

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Osprey keeping a watchful eye on me and the ocean.

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At the end of the fishing pier. A jetty continues out farther into the ocean. It’s a great place to do some wave watching and capturing some great cloud formations.

It’s well worth your time to visit the park – between the ocean access and the St. Marys river access is a wonderful coastal forest and of course, the fort.

Thanks for your visit!

Camera: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W170

Chris & Carol

Sukoshi – Our Cat

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Always the hardest of our 3 cats to photograph. She is somewhat of a rescue kitty and is part squirrel and feral moma. JK…

Here is one of the few times in her life she’s not running from the camera. Cute kitty.

Camera: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W170

Chris

Thanks Simon!!!

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As a retired United States Navy Sailor of 22 years, this made my day a bit more enjoyable! While shopping at The Avenues Mall in Jacksonville, Florida, I spotted this open parking space pretty close to the entrance to the mall. To my surprise I saw this sign. Since there wasn’t any open spots nearby, it was appreciated  for two reasons. First for saying thanks for my service, and second that a non veteran didn’t snatch the spot. Why? Because Jacksonville is a Navy Town and the locals know how to treat a Sailor! lol

Anyway, thanks to the Simon Property Group for their simple gesture of support. Let’s give a big “Shout Out” to The Avenues Mall and Simon!

And remember… “Go Navy, The Best Always Have”!

Camera: Samsung Galaxy S4

Chris