More from Hillsborough River State Park

Another visit to Hillsborough River State Park near Tampa. Make sure to follow the link in the Landmarks I've Visited section for more information about the park.

Unusual color for June.

Caterpillar and beetle on a fence rail.

A dragonfly rests on a leaf.

Another dragonfly looks ready to take off.

This squirrel looks accustomed to human presence.

Another of those tree-climbing turtles.

More from Myakka River State Park

Another trip to Myakka River State Park. I went there a lot when I lived in Florida because I knew I would never be disappointed. There was always a lot to see.

Hornet's nest.

Some type of small bromeliad or something growing on a tree.

Red moss grows on the trunk of this tree.

Wading waterfowl.

And thus begins my spider stage.

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.

Shoe Trees

While Missourians have the Burr Oak Tree, the people of Greeley, Colorado have the Shoe Trees. While driving down a highway southwest of Greeley, I went past these trees with shoes hanging from the branches and nailed to the trunks. After doing a double take, I turned around and went back. Having avoided getting hit by traffic, I was able to get these photos.

The southernmost shoe tree.

A closer view of the southern tree. In both this and the above photo, note that there are also shoes dangling from the branches.

A good look at the shoes nailed to the trunks.

Trunk closeup.

Nice Windmill

I was driving down a rural highway in Douglas County, at least I think it was Douglas County, and came across this windmill. I had the camera with me, so I had to stop. I was experimenting with a special Ilford black & white film that uses C41 color processing. I took several photos of the windmill, but this is the only one I like.

Windmill, Douglas County Colorado.

A Visit to the United States Air Force Academy

My brother Al and I made a visit to the United States Air Force Academy one day in January of 1994. There is a lot to see there, and the link found in the Landmarks I've Visited section will provide some excellent information.

The chapel from a slight hill.

Entrance to the chapel. Notice how it is shaped like a swept-back wing.

Inside the chapel.

The ceiling of the chapel.

A B-52 bomber on the grounds of the academy.

Another view of the B-52.

The tail section of the B-52.

Two of the eight engines.

The Missouri Burr Oak Tree

The Burr Oak is truly an object of great pride in Mid Missouri, especially around the Columbia Area. It's the largest and oldest burr oak in Missouri.

Looking down the dirt road towards the tree at sunset.

I love sunsets and I love the Burr Oak tree. Together, they're amazing.

Rock Bridge State Park, Columbia

Rock Bridge State Park is located just south of Columbia, Missouri. This visit was near the end of December, 1993. I'll have to come back to get additional photos.

Walkway. There are literally miles of trails in this park.

Cave.

One of my 'tree and sky' shots.

One of the creeks running through the park.

Bend in the creek.

Union Covered Bridge

The Union Covered Bridge is southwest of Paris, Missouri in Monroe county. For more information on the bridge, follow the link in the Landmarks I've Visited section. This was my first visit to the bridge.

Looking through the bridge.

Spur C bypasses the bridge now, crossing over a spillway next to the bridge.

The bridge, facing towards the north.

The creek that the bridge crosses.

Greek Orthodox Church, Sarasota

There is a striking Greek Orthodox Church in Sarasota. Actually, it's probably technically in Bradenton, but the mailing address in Sarasota.

Looking northeast.

Looking southeast.

Main Entrance.

Window on the south side.

Rear of the church.