Just after Christmas and through the new year, Rachel and I had a great time visiting our friends, Rick and Chris, in Bradenton, Florida. Rick insisted that I bring my camera with my longest lens (Canon 100 - 400) because he wanted to take us on some nature hikes. I'm glad I did and I appreciate my wife and friends' patience while I captured some of Florida's beautiful wildlife and landscapes.
Yes, I did put down my camera to have some fun too. We had lots of delicious meals including fresh seafood of course, walked the beach and relaxed in the jacuzzi in the evenings. And on the last day before going to the airport we had a delicious brunch with a co-worker of mine whom I never met face-to-face and then we went to Busch Gardens where Rachel and Rick braved all the rollacoasters, while I visited all the animals around the park.
Here are a few of my favorite images. Just hover over each image to see a description.
You can see more of my Florida images here: Florida2016.
Enjoy!
Ibis Up CloseBradenton, FL on December 29, 2016
Scrumptious Rock ShrimpSwordfish Grill in Cortez, FL
Two BridgesRobinson Preserve in Bradenton, FL on December 30, 2016
Little Blue Heron Stocking PreyRobinson Preserve in Bradenton, FL on December 30, 2016
Osprey Spots AnotherRobinson Preserve in Bradenton, FL on December 30, 2016
Osprey with a FishRobinson Preserve in Bradenton, FL on December 30, 2016
Florida OrangePalma Sola Botanical Park in Bradenton, FL on December 30, 2016
Star FruitPalma Sola Botanical Park in Bradenton, FL on December 30, 2016
Great Egret on the ShoreMyakka River State Park in Sarasota, FL on December 31, 2016
Anticipating the KillRobinson Preserve in Bradenton, FL on December 30, 2016
Aligator on the ProwlMyakka River State Park in Sarasota, FL on December 31, 2016
Aligator on the ProwlMyakka River State Park in Sarasota, FL on December 31, 2016
Egret FishingMyakka River State Park in Sarasota, FL on December 31, 2016
Egret FishingMyakka River State Park in Sarasota, FL on December 31, 2016
Wood StorksMyakka River State Park in Sarasota, FL on December 31, 2016
Wood StorksMyakka River State Park in Sarasota, FL on December 31, 2016
Cormarant Dancing on the LakeMyakka River State Park in Sarasota, FL on December 31, 2016
Nice Catch!Myakka River State Park in Sarasota, FL on December 31, 2016
SpoonbillMyakka River State Park in Sarasota, FL on December 31, 2016
Great Blue HeronMyakka River State Park in Sarasota, FL on December 31, 2016
Can You Canoe?Myakka River State Park in Sarasota, FL on December 31, 2016
Great Egret and Little Blue HeronMyakka River State Park in Sarasota, FL on December 31, 2016
Above the CanopyMyakka River State Park in Sarasota, FL on December 31, 2016
3 Wise MeerkatsBusch Gardens in Tampa, FL
Upclose and Personal with a Reeve's Muntjac - One of the Smallest Deer in the WolrdBusch Gardens in Tampa, FL