These fishermen are testing the waters of the Intracoastal Waterway, and April seems to be the sweet spot for fishing among the mangroves along Florida’s central Gulf Coast. The most common catches here are snook, redfish, and gray snapper. I did a little fishing as a kid and certainly enjoy good seafood, but I have…
In the Upper Midwest, summer is often a season of growth and preparation for the transition to autumn and the cold realities of winter. By contrast, this small flower, native to Florida, takes full advantage of the Sunshine State’s subtropical climate. It is known to bloom year-round, though somewhat less frequent during the winter months….
The Stillpoint photo journey across many landscapes in North America has included both grand vistas and intricate little treasures. It reflects the words of the mostly unknown American poet Katherine Edelman: “To be curious is to be alive, to sense the wonder in things great and small.” Each image, whether of sweeping mountains or a…
When you think of coastal southwest Florida, many picture the ocean and mangrove swamps. But the primary story of the Everglades is fresh water, and as you transition from salt water to fresh water, you will see a delicate blending of ecosystems. Here, the roots of a cypress with hanging epiphytic bromeliads above, are surrounded…
A single bloom peeking out among a sea of lily pads. Pickerelweed (Pontederia cordata) is an aquatic perennial native to the Everglades. The park is located at the confluence of temperate North America and the tropical Caribbean and as such is home to representative flora from both climes – Everglades National Park. (Homestead, Florida) ≡Canon…
Looking for food, these sandpipers (or Sanderlings) are out testing the waters of a unique Coquina Shoreline. Formed by a process that began in the Pleistocene era, tiny coral and shell fragments, primarily from the coquina clam, are pressed together in a process called lithification. Over time, dissolved calcium forms a natural glue to hold…
Sunshine Skyway Bridge from the Intercoastal Waterway off Anna Maria Island with the St. Petersburg skyline in the background. The entrance to Tampa Bay is guarded by this modern bridge, allowing interstate traffic easy passage over the water. On the other hand, the dynamics of this choke point in the coastline and the mixed semidiurnal…
Sailboat with classic lines resting in the harbor at sunset. The Nonsuch 36 is a cat-rig boat with unstayed mast and wishbone boom, making it ideal for solo or short-handed sailing. I came across this boat as Sue and I were walking along the dock on Longboat Key, and the sun was just setting behind…
Safe passage through the rocky shoals to reach the ocean is obtained by staying between the channel markers: red triangle to port (left), green square to starboard (right). Sometimes its good to have reliable markers to help guide your journey – Biscayne National Park. (Homestead, Florida) ≡Canon R5/RF24-240 162mm f/7.1 1/400sec iso-100
Beach walks along Florida’s Atlantic Ocean coastline. For many, the constant roar of the crashing waves somehow creates a calming effect. I love to fall asleep on a blanket to that sound. Screen required. (Palm Coast, Florida ≡Canon R5/RF24-240 193mm f/6.3 1/1600sec iso-100