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On the Road Again

Sandra — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000

On the road again—this time heading west. We’re traveling a bit later in the season than usual, and I’m hopeful it brings a few new bird sightings along the way.

Our first stop is a campground wrapped in stunning live oaks, their presence timeless, as if they’ve been standing watch for generations.

There’s something incredible about the way these trees grow—their great limbs stretching outward, dipping low, and sometimes even meeting the earth, as if embracing it.

On the Road Again

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Spring Flowers

Sandra — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Spring Flowers – I just love spring time. Fresh air after a spring rain. Vibrant colors.

My niece sent me a funny quote. The spring time meme is, April Showers brings May Flowers.

But my niece lives on a farm, She said April Showers brings, mudd, mudd and more mudd. With a smiley face of course.

Spring Flowers

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Heron Rookery

Sandra — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Heron Rookery – one of these days I will stay long enough to see the baby birds after they hatch. I get to see the adults build their nest is all. Maybe next year.

Have a great weekend.

Nest Building Link Here of the Blue Herons

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Heron Rookery

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Millie

Sandra — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Millie is the cutest little pup. She is the last dog I photographed at the campground before we started our travels. The leaves on the ground match her tan colors in her coat of gray.

Millie

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Zeus

Sandra — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Zeus – loves playing fetch.

Zeus

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It is Travel Time

Sandra — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000

It is travel time once again—time to shake the dust off the RV after four quiet months and turn our hearts back toward the open road.

This past winter was a strange one. Our campground felt heavier than usual, with sickness making its rounds—colds and flu lingering longer than anyone expected. I had my own challenge with back issues, but I’m grateful to say that chapter has eased after finding the right chiropractor.

And truly, when I think about the record snowfalls up north and all that so many endured, it’s hard to complain about these smaller struggles while being blessed with the milder southern days.

Winter, though, was not without its deeper sorrows. We said goodbye to friends—two kind souls who will be missed in the quiet, everyday ways. And I also had to let go of my sweet little dog, who simply grew old as all living things do. She had a beautiful life, and I hold onto that with gratitude, even as I feel her absence.

But now, spring is here.

And with it comes renewal.

There is something about this season that gently calls us forward—new life unfolding, fresh adventures waiting just beyond the horizon. I feel that pull deeply this year. A need for new scenery, for wide skies and quiet places, for the kind of connection with nature that clears the mind and settles the soul.

So we go.

Back on the road, carrying memories with us, but also making space for what’s ahead.

From my heart to yours,
Sandra J’s Photography

It is Travel Time

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Tip Toeing into April

Sandra — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Tip Toeing into April :),

Tip Toeing into April

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The Brown Pelican

Sandra — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000

The Brown Pelican

This morning along the quiet Gulf waters, I found myself in the gentle company of a single brown pelican. It drifted close beside me in the marina, unbothered by my presence, as if we had silently agreed to share the moment.

There is something deeply calming about watching a pelican at rest. No dramatic dives, no urgency—just the steady glide of a bird perfectly at home in its world.

This one gifted me more than just proximity; it offered a glimpse into its seasonal beauty.

Its soft yellow crown caught the light, glowing gently against the morning sky, while the rich tones along its bill spoke of breeding season—subtle, yet striking if you take the time to notice.

I was able to capture clear, crisp images—those rare moments when everything aligns: the light, the stillness, the trust. But beyond the photographs, it was the quiet connection that lingered. A reminder that sometimes the most powerful encounters in nature are not the grand or dramatic ones, but the peaceful, unspoken exchanges.

The Brown Pelican

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Spring Birds

Sandra — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Spring Birds – As the earth awakens in spring, we’re reminded of something deeper than the season—the power of new life, of hope restored, and of victory over death itself.

This is a time of quiet renewal, where what once seemed lost is made alive again. In the spirit of grace and redemption, we reflect on the beauty of rebirth, the promise of light after darkness, and the everlasting truth that life rises again.

Have a wonderful weekend.

This photo below is my favorite of the season. Showing the great blue heron in all its beautiful glory.

Spring Birds

Have a great weekend.

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Kite Festival

Sandra — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Kite Festival – April Fun

Kite Festival Video Link Here

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Kite Festival

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Just a Couple of Birds

Sandra — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Just a Couple of Birds

Wings just touching the water as this heron skims across the water. This is one of my favorite type of shots with birds flying.

The laughing gulls have arrived. A fitting scene with the boat in the background I thought.

Just a Couple of Birds

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Dogs Having Fun

Sandra — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Dogs Having Fun

Have a great weekend.

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Last Minute Dog Portraits

Sandra — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Last Minute Dog Portraits before we hit the road again. Campground pups.

Last Minute Dog Portraits

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Wide Angle Lens

Sandra — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Wide Angle Lens on my pet portraits. Always fun to use the wide angle lens close up on pet portraits. Especially on such a happy little dog like this miniature Schnauzer.

Wide Angle Lens

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Unexpected Moments

Sandra — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000

I set out for an early morning walk along a familiar path at the campground, one I’ve wandered down many mornings before. As I rounded a corner and stepped out of the woods into a small clearing, I glanced to my right—and stopped.

There it was. Perfect timing.

A man-made nesting box that the osprey return to each spring stood quietly in the morning light. Hovering just above it was the full moon, and nestled inside the box were two osprey.

I only had my phone with me, so I took the shot. Phone cameras don’t do their best work in low light—at least mine doesn’t—but I was grateful to have it with me to capture the moment.

I stood there for a few minutes, waiting for the moon to set behind the birds and took another shot.

Moments like this are reminders that you never really know what might be waiting just around the next bend. Sometimes, the most beautiful surprises appear when you least expect them.

Unexpected Moments

Have a great weekend.

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