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Dog Agility Event February

Dog Agility Event February

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Dog Agility Event February – I have completed my editing for the 2nd dog agility event that we photographed. The folks will have plenty of photos to look through. I had to take a crash course on using Lightroom batch editing, that really helped.

I had used it years ago and never really looked into it again until this month. Now I have time to do some other things again. I look ahead to photographing next years event as well.

Dog Agility Event February
Dog Agility Event February

Dog Agility Event February

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New Campground

New Campground

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New Campground, well not new but being remodeled since the last hurricane. We had a great time here, I do recommend this park. They were under construction when we were there.

They are doing a great job at rebuilding the area and keeping the natural habitats available as well as building new construction.

New Campground

Lots of beaches to walk, new campground spots with full hookups.

New sidewalks, roads and utility buildings.

New Campground

But also keeping a lot of the natural landscapes for wildlife and trails for people to walk on.

New Campground

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Panama City Beach

Panama City Beach

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Panama City Beach – We stayed at St Andrews State Park right down the beach from Panama City. There is a nice long pier that we stood on to take the photo of the beach. Most all of those buildings on the beach are rentals, condos and a couple of hotels.

We were there during the off season, so it was pretty quiet.

Panama City Beach

Panama City Beach

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Older Snow Photos

Older Snow Photos

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Older Snow Photos – my niece wanted some snow photo to print for herself. I had to dig into the archives to find some for her.

This first one is Lake Superior a few years ago, I think 5 years ago. Almost completely froze over. That doesn’t happen to often.

Older Snow Photos

Road trip we took 3 years ago heading to Montana to visit my brother. I like this shot because the road looks like a dead end at the base of the mountain.

Older Snow Photos

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Challenging Obstacles

Challenging Obstacles

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Challenging Obstacles – not challenging for the dogs but for the photographer yes. 🙂

This series was a little more difficult to make because the jumps were so close together. A lot of layers and brushing in the dogs on each layer.

Challenging Obstacles
Challenging Obstacles
Challenging Obstacles

The dogs seem to love the tunnels, they come out of there so quick. I had a few blurry shots because I tried to time the click of the shutter button just as they come out of the tunnel.

I could start the burst earlier, but that is more photos I have to go through and throw away. Mainly because I am photographing every dog that I can. I am talking about a couple thousand photos during a 3 day event.

Challenging Obstacles

Have a great weekend.

Challenging Obstacles

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Combine Multiple Photos

Combine Multiple Photos

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Combine Multiple Photos in what I call series photography. I have never made a print like this and thought it would be a good way to showcase their dogs jumping all in one photo.

It has to be at the right angle and dogs that start the jump farther back from the poles.

Combine Multiple Photos
Combine Multiple Photos

Combine Multiple Photos

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Snow Birds

Snow Birds

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Snow Birds, literally. 🙂 Me and these blue herons. Good thing we always bring some winter cloths with. Hoping to not have to ware them.

I think it is because I was thinking a month ago when Iowa was getting some snow. I thought, it would be nice to take some snow photos again.

Snow Birds
Snow Birds

Snow Birds

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Nesting Herons

Nesting Herons

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Nesting Herons at our next stop which is St Andrews State Park.

I definitely recommend this park as well. They are still remodeling the park since one of the last hurricanes. But they are doing a great job of it. The campsites are level and full hook ups. With all the amenities. Trails to walk on, lots of birds, deer and beaches.

We happened to be there when some Blue Herons were starting to make nest on this little island in the middle of a small lake.

You might want to book a spot ahead of time, it is a very busy park. People coming and going everyday.

Nesting Herons
Nesting Herons
Nesting Herons

Have a great weekend.

Nesting Herons

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Alligator Place

Alligator Place

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Alligator Place – There are some really old alligators here, the tour guide was telling us.

Alligator Place

The alligator in the back is a female who is at the top of the seniority list in this area. They said her front leg is jacked up from battling with other gators protecting her young.

Alligator Place

I hope to be back to this park again one day. Maybe during migration. They said the bird count is double to what I saw today.

Alligator Place

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Birds and Alligators

Birds and Alligators

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Birds and Alligators – so many birds. This by far is one of the best nature parks I have been to. The birds are everywhere. They are so used to the tour boats going up and down the river that they don’t fly away when you go by in the boats.

Birds and Alligators
Birds and Alligators

But the Alligators, the most I have ever seen in one spot. The tour guide says the birds eat the baby alligators and the alligators eat the birds. Some balance there, because there are plenty of both around.

Birds and Alligators

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Next Stop

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Next Stop – Wakulla Springs

I have had this spot marked on my maps for a couple of years to visit. We finally made it this past year. It is south of Tallahassee.

I highly recommend this area to visit.

Wakulla Springs is a place where history stretches back thousands of years, from early Native Americans who lived in shoreline villages to filmmakers who recognized the primeval quality of the park’s swamps and wildlife when they decided to film Tarzan’s Secret Treasure (1941) and Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954) here

Next Stop
  • Depth: The spring’s vent is 185 feet below the water’s surface. 
  • Size: The spring pool is 315 feet in diameter. 
  • Cave system: The spring connects to an underwater cave system with over 26 miles of passageways. 
  • Temperature: The water is near-constant 69 degrees

One of America’s largest springs is protected within Silver Springs State Park. We took a boat ride down river to see all the birds and manatees enjoying the tranquility of this area.

There are plenty of manatees enjoying the warm water.

Next Stop

Plus beautiful views all along the river.

Next Stop

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Sandra J

I am a traveling photographer, I like to travel rural America, the roads less traveled when I can. I love the great outdoors, my Photo Galleries contain Landscapes, wild life and a few just for fun photos. Thank you and have a great day.

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