More from the Ringling Museum Courtyard

Although I was living near Tampa at this time, I made a trip down to Sarasota to visit the Ringling Museum of Art. Unfortunately, I have not been back to the museum since this visit.

Potted bouganvillia.

This photo is a perfect example of how difficult a subject the courtyard can be. There is far too much going on in the photo.

A bronze replica of the Statue of David. I can say without reservation that this is my favorite photo taken at the Musuem.

Walkway on the south side of the courtyard.

The south side of the courtyard.

Walkway behind the statue.

Hillsborough River State Park

On this day I visited Hillsborough River State Park, which is just northeast of Tampa on U.S. Highway 301. Even though it's less than ten miles away from the city, it feels like you're far from civilization. This was my first visit to Hillsborough River State Park, and I enjoyed it quite a lot. If you want more information about the park, please follow the link in the Landmarks I've Visited section.

I had to see it to believe it - a turtle climbing a tree.

An alligator in the wild.

I don't know what kind of insect this is, but it looks menacing.

A footpath next to a fencerow.

I am also a fanatic for photos of translucent backlit objects, such as these leaves.

An armadillo hides from the human intruder.

Yes, we do have rapids in Florida. These may not be big, but they meet the definition.