As I mentioned in my previous post all fishing areas in Florida have stations for anglers to clean their fish before taking them home. Our last stop for the day…
The fishing company we chartered was called Anna Maria Charters. I know the name is not very original but the two captains who run this fleet of four fishing…
Fishing is not one of my hobbies. I am definitely not a fisherman? Fisherwoman? Fisherperson? Fisherit? Fisher-something! As a matter of fact my fishing…
I am sitting here on a slow Friday night processing photos, from what now has become two months ago, and going ........ Oh Wow! This was when... and that was…
You would think that by looking/reading part 1 of my Anna Maria Island post that all I did while on holidays was walk the beaches. Truth be known........ YES!…
Wednesday's 1 inch of snow, brought with it a a cold front. The high being 25 degrees Fahrenheit (-3 C for those of you across the pond). Thus this cold wave…
I very much enjoy taking photos at night in urban areas. I love the way the street lights and building lights shimmer in the dark. I love the shadows that are …
In the late, late 70's my parents moved to Tampa. Bought a house in a nice neighborhood and settled there. I was living in Denver and going to college, hence,…
Although initial deliveries were slow—only 15 Victory ships had been delivered by May 1944—by the end of the war 531 had been constructed. The Commission…
At scores of shipyards on the east and west coasts, America’s industrial machine was in full gear in the early and mid 1940s, churning out Liberty and Victory…
The SS American Victory Ship is one of only 4 fully-operational WWII ships in the country, running at this time. Twice a year this ship ventures throughout…
It's time to finish these series on Chicago. That doesn't mean I am no longer going up there. Nor does it mean that I no longer will take photos there. It just…
Cloud Gate, aka “The Bean”, is one of Chicago’s most popular sights. The monumental work of art anchors the city’s downtown park, reflecting the city’s famous…
The first streetcars in Tampa were operated by the Tampa Street Railway Company between downtown Tampa and Ybor City. The line started operation in 1885, using…
On average there are 237 sunny days in Florida, in contrast to 198 days in Illinois. No wonder they call Florida the Sunshine State. I can never get enough of…
Chicago becomes a winter wonderland each December and it is a sight to be seen. The downtown area is adorned with glowing city lights and an abundance of…
December denotes a special time of year. It is meant to be a festive time. The hustle and bustle of Christmas shoppers, store decorations and lights are all…
There is no doubt in my mind that if you would ask my better half what my favorite activity is, aside from photography, he would say shopping. And not just any…
Creating a series on street art in Chicago is like opening up a Pandora's box. You take a photo of a mural that was promoted (you know like the ones in the last…