Florida, The Sunshine State (Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #65)

The Lens-Artists Photo Challenge this week is hosted by Tina and she invited bloggers to “Pick a Place”

Author side note – if you are a Game of Thrones fan, you might want to check out Amy’s Croatia Post (here). I finally watched GOT and  it was quite the experience (and yes, I fast forwarded some of the rough scenes). Favorite line from GOT  – when Arya responded, “Not today.”

For my entry this week, I chose Florida, a.k.a. The Sunshine State

Florida is a peninsula, in Southern United States, with a collection of islands, marshes, springs, swamps, and hundreds of lakes, rivers and ponds. The Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de Leon led the first European expedition to Florida in 1513, and he named the state in honor of Spain’s Easter celebration known as Pascua Florida, or Feast of Flowers.

Destin, Fla. (Did you know the old school way of abbreviating Florida was to use “Fla.” and not FL)

IN THIS FLORIDA BEACH PHOTO, I liked the GRADATION Of THE PEOPLE ON THE HORIZON LINE – LEFT TO RIGHT WE HAVE A BIT OF A CURVE FROM THE SUNRISE DIRECTION – SMALL CHILD with arm bent – ADULTS a Bit HIGHER – UMBRELLA – all leading TO THE RIGHT…. and then we have all the sand….

 

 

FLORIDA STREET ART 

This mural seems to depict many aspects of the Sunshine State. I think that the building center is Flagler college (or hospital) from St Augustine. I assume some of the high rises are Miami buildings (and maybe other larger FL cities). The mural has space and military connections, music, art, palm trees, sunglasses, umbrellas, benches, and cultural diversity. I do NOT see Mickey – do you? Oh and if you like street art, check out Scooj’s site (here) where you will find around 2,500 street art posts. 

POOL TIME

THE OCEAN IS WONDERFUL  – BUT POOLS HAVE A PLACE IN FLORIDA TOO!

 

 

 

READING POOLSIDE – This brings a smile and  linking this shot to Trent’s Weekly smile.  Currently READING MORE ABOUT THE ENERGY SYSTEMS IN THE BODY (MERIDIANS) AND HOW THE THOUGHTS WE HAVE IMPACT PHYSICAL STRENGTH. 

The meridians are composed of 12 (+2) pathways that carry energy in, through, and out of the body. Each meridian serves different organs and systems. The meridians rise and fall like a river’s water level – and they directly impact your immune system – which is where all health lies. Another plug for doing gentle yoga – much of the stretching and breathing done in yoga can help meridian flow. Nice….

Three PEOPLE SHOTS FROM DESTIN, FL

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PALM TREES

DID YOU KNOW FLORIDA PALM TREES ARE UNDER ATTACK FROM THE INSECT HAPLAXIUS CRUDUS?

Lethal bronzing, which experts say originated in Mexico, first appeared in Tampa in 2006. Lethal bronzing happens when rice-shaped insects leave bacteria on a tree, causing it to turn bronze and then rot away. Video is HERE.  The disease is transmitted solely by the haplaxius crudus, a tiny winged insect, also called the American palm cixiid or, a treehopper. Florida’s official state tree — the broad-leafed Sabal Palm — is especially susceptible to lethal bronzing.

HEALTHY PALM TREE PHOTOS FROM OUR LAST FL VISIT

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LOST A LITTLE SLEEP TO CATCH THIS SUNRISE….

Linking this photo to XingfuMama’s Pull Up A Seat 

THIS NEXT PHOTO FEELS SO FLORIDA:

 NOTICE THE JUNK PILE LEFT – IT HAS DISCARDED BOATS PILED IN IT – AND THEN TO THE RIGHT — THE PILE OF DUNG (LINKED TO PROFRIFOLLIES).

 

ALLIGATOR SOUVENIRS

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Okay – so what are your thoughts on this post or any topic in this post?

How do you feel about Florida? You can tell I love the place; however, only to visit – and would never want to live there again. 

 

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