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Capturing Coquina

4/21/2018

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An early rise on a Saturday normally means that I'm off to Anna Maria Island. Today, was a perfect example. I woke up after a great night of rest, grabbed the camera bag, and was off in the dark. I was hoping to catch a beautiful sunrise, but the clouds were too think as daylight broke. So, I decided to shift gears and go with monochrome. This is one of my favorite formats. The crisp contrasts make the photos pop! Strolling for almost two hours along Coquina Baywalk and the beach, I clicked off 250 pictures. Here's a small sample for your viewing pleasure.
Coquina Beach
Coquina Beach
Longboat Key Pass Bridge
Heron
Great Blue Heron
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Perico Preserve: Things With Wings Series

4/18/2018

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I don't normally go out for midday photography shoots in Florida. But, today was such a beautiful Spring day that I was drawn away from the desk when my writing slowed a bit. I drove over to Perico Preserve in Bradenton where there is some shade built into the trail. There weren't as many birds as there typically are in the early morning hours. Instead, I found other things with wings willing to pose for the camera. Understand, most of the creatures you see in these photos never stay still for long. I felt quite fortunate that they did today. I hope you enjoy these photos as much as I do.
Water Lily & Dragonflies
Bee in the Inferno
Butterfly
Dragonfly Springboard
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Return to Leffis Key: The Crab Series

4/11/2018

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The Coquina Bay Walk at Leffis Key is one of my favorite nature walks on Anna Maria Island, Florida. While the actual path doesn't change, the nature all around does, on each visit. During my most recent walk, I decided to focus on the crabs in the salt marsh for a photo shoot. Below are just a few photos captured while the crabs stayed still, as did I. They are very skittish. So, it's important to approach slowly and as quietly as possible. The Coquina Bay Walk is under a mile in length. I typically do two laps per visit. There are a number of benches overlooking the water. These are great spots to get some writing done.
Crab Photography
Crab Photography
Crab Photography
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Overlook Park - Longboat Key, Florida

3/28/2018

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Flowers of Biltmore Estate

3/8/2018

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Walking Florida Preserves

2/2/2018

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Cloudy Day in Robinson Preserve

1/16/2018

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Bird Photography in Bradenton, FL at Robinson & Neal Preserves

12/17/2017

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Sunrise Over Sarasota, Florida

12/4/2017

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Leffis Key on Anna Maria Island, Florida

11/26/2017

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Robert Stanhope is a writer, reader, photographer, and live music enthusiast. Life inspired fiction. Poetry & prose. Have pen, will wield. Have camera, will shoot.
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