Monthly Archives: December 2013

2013 in review

Why is it that when we start a new year it feels like everything is so far away – so yet to come.  But when it’s the end of the year we find ourselves wondering where did it all go? … Continue reading

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Homes for the holidays – Key West Style

How often these homeowners reside in their beautiful homes I do not know.  Year round? Seasonal? Who knows!  Whatever their time it looks like it’s very nice. We were just wandering around trying to make our way back to our … Continue reading

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Wakey wakey…

One sign of a devoted hobbyist or professional photographer is that they will do just about whatever it takes to get “THE” shot.  That may involve inclement weather, waiting out something or someone, getting grubby, taking many many shots, going … Continue reading

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Going down…

Facing the Gulf of Mexico, a sunset near Mallory Square in Key West, Florida. F5.0 – 1/320 – ISO100 – 35mm – Canon 5D

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Mr. Chapman

Duval Street in Key West, Florida runs north and south from the Gulf of Mexico to the Atlantic and in that famous stretch of a bit over one mile road  you will find Victorian mansions, plenty of bars, restaurants, touristy … Continue reading

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What does Santa do after his big night?

He relaxes!

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Merry Christmas

To all of my friends, followers, and those who just pop in now and then…Merry Christmas to you!  If you don’t celebrate Christmas then I wish you a blessed day.  I appreciate everyone who views my work and my writing … Continue reading

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Round, round, get around…

With a tip of the hat to the Beach Boys, in Key West there are several ways to get around.  By foot, automobile, scooter, bicycle, taxi, and electric car/cart thingies.  All of them can be rented; well not the by … Continue reading

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Holiday Lights – Key West Style

Our Christmas present to each other was a week in Key West, Florida.  It was wonderful to be able to swim in the ocean and go about in shorts and tee shirts in December.  Something that is not done here … Continue reading

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Feral Fowl

They were just about everywhere!  It got to the point where we stopped making “why did the chicken cross the road” jokes.  Hens, roosters, and wee little chicks…we either saw them or heard the roosters crowing where we were.  I … Continue reading

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