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a calendar of scenes from this park .. would be an idea... the day was warm, yet comfortable at 86 deg F... a siight breeze across the water .. calling of the birds .. turtles appearing, then disappearing beneath the surface.. beautiful place to be ... ^SOOC © All rights reserved

is kept beautiful for Mother Nature.. some humans seem to think any body of water is suitable to discard trash .. so, the reflections of tree branches , leaves and the lily pads which float on top of Lake John .. their beauty is marred by man.. ..taken at Lake John in Peterson Park, Polk County, Florida ^SOOC (c) All Rights Reserved

to look at the beauty around.. above... below .. this park fills your senses .. so many things to see .. listen to the birds in the trees .. catch sight of an Ibis in flight.. there is a turtle.. coming up for a breath of air ... ^SOOC This photo is seen in: UNLIMITED PHOTOS: No Rules, Free For All Peterson Park, Lakeland FL © All rights reserved

clouds are in the lake... trees seem that way, also... yet, some puffy clouds float along .. over the trees that are also in the lake.. taken from the walkway .. ^SOOC © All rights reserved

or three in flight... also have trees coming and going ... no enhancement.. just cropped a bit for size .. © All rights reserved

this is SOOC .. it just gives me a good feeling ... the light and shadows.. textures .. it is an 'ah,' photo for me... © All rights reserved

bouganvilla plant by side of the road .. a very showy speciman of color ... ^SOOC ©SD All Rights Reserved

to take a photo of my entree .. was too hungry... so, this is where we went to celebrate the birthday of a dear friend ... what did I have...? ah, Salmon Santorini... three pieces of Wild Alaskan Salmon layered with fresh tomato slices and slices of feta cheese ! think the sauce was lemon with some herbs.. had Greek potatoes with it ! it was really good ! maybe next time I won't be so starved & will photograph the feast before diving in ! good food... great friends... it doesn't get any better ! ^SOOC *cropped only for size © All rights reserved

good for anything.. makes one feel better... or, so I'm told ! ^only cropped for size ^no enhancement

sitting on the balcony .. enjoying the evening & the beauty .. Layne Redmond [ hand drumming workshop ] over for the day.. go back later for a show.. but, now, some of my roomies are napping .. one is on her computer.. another went for a walk... but me ... of course, camera in hand ! ^cropped only Atlantic Ocean Memories of Melbourne 2009 Florida, USA © All Rights Reserved

there are cruise ships out there... 3 notes added The Alphabet Site - C on the horizon.. couldn't get a better shot... ah, perhaps a camera with a long lens would have gotten them ! they probably left out of Port Canaveral, Florida USA Memories of Melbourne 2009 Florida, USA ^only cropped for sizing © All rights reserved

between 'wanting' and 'having' .. these guys 'wanted' to go surfing early in the morning to catch a great wave .. think they would have been up so early if they 'had' to do it ? we usually do that which we 'want', before thinking about 'have'.. unlesss, of course, it involves a a paycheck.. only a few I know earn a living from that which they really 'want' to do ! ^cropped for size ^no enhancement © All rights reserved

drive to class can be so beautiful... a fiery globe ahead... falling, falling 'til we could see it no more.. there is something magical in a sunset .. ^cropped only for size ^SOOC .. taken through windshield by Aylah © All rights reserved

benches on their dock.. guess some go out in the boat, while others wait their turn or just enjoy the view.. really enjoyed my drive-by view (pull over to the curb and snap!)... saw one home for sale.. might be able to afford the door knob... it was only 298K ! right !! ^SOOC *only cropped © All rights reserved

sunlight filtering through the palms & mangroves.. stop a while to enjoy the beauty near the Mangrove Walk .. Anna Maria Island, Florida ©All Rights Reserved www.AMIHS.org ^cropped for size only * no enchancement

filtered sunlight fall on Belle Haven Cottage, built in the early 1920's. " Built originally as a fish packing plant,it was used as a bait shop and rental cottage before its piers, riddle (sic) with worms, deposited it into Tampa Bay in 1926. Purchased by Lyman Christy and his wife for $125, it was then barged around the point to 109 Palmetto Ave. where it served as their home for 50 years and a rental cottage thereafter. The property was purchased in 2000 by a couple wanting the land, but not the home. They offered it to AMIHS (Anna Maria Island Historical Society) for free and the drive was on to save it from demolition. After the society and the three island cities raised more than $8,000, the cottage was moved to the historic park complex on Nov. 17th, 2001. People from the business community, AMIHS, Island residents and concerned visitors generously gave time, money and professional expertise. The cottage was lovingly restored in 2006 and now sits on the banks of Lake LaVIsta canal just steps away from the City Pier and its original home on Tampa Bay." .. this was taken from a brochure at Belle Haven .. more information can be found here: www.AMIHS.org ^SOOC .. if you visit the Island, be sure to go by and see this Historic Cottage on Pine Ave. and the rest of the complex. You will love the guides ! © All Rights Reserved

on Anna Maria Island .. near the museum .. sit - take in the beauty .. www.AMIHS.org "Surrounding Belle Haven Cottage is the Mangrove Walk. Thanks to two grants from the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program and the city of Anna Maria's Environmental Enhancement & Education Committee, the grounds of the Historical Park are ablaze in flora indigenous to Anna Maria Island. Not only is the area educational, it's a cool walk in yesteryear!" (This page explains the history of the cottage - some of it hilarious! It is on Pine Ave., near the old Jail.) -signed only © All rights reserved SOOC

Anna Maria Island has some beautiful churches.. love the lines of this one .. * SOOC © All rights reserved