Doors & Food from Florida (1-27-2022)

Hello Readers, 

The Lens-Artists’ Photo Challenge is Memorable Events and I am sharing some doors – because I realized that sometimes taking door photos remind me of memorable events.  This first one reminds me of a short family trip to FL. 

When we see boarded up doors and windows, I sometimes wonder which kind of memorable events they had in those places. Wonder the history.

We had a really good (memorable) Cuban meal right down the street from this next set of doors. 

Above Photo: I liked the composition of the photo: the way the blue bags and blue “lease” sign formed a bit of triangle; the walkers legs in sync; the masks – which signal “pandemic” mode; the contrasting trees with foliage left and three thin trucks right; the lines in the steps and concrete; and the white upper part of the building and vacated vibe (lease sign) mix with the action as the walkers move on their way with their wares.

Above photo:  I was initially going for the door and hydrant (I had a fire hydrant project a while back and will share those final images later this year – or should I call them “fire plugs” as Dan would say?)  Anyhow, while going for the door and hydrant – this walker came into the frame and brought a touch of action. 

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We ate at the popular Harry’s eatery while in St. Augustine, FL last year (memorable trip for a few reasons). Not our normal cuisine (seafood, rice, gumbo, etc) but so hearty, satisfying, and picture worthy. 

We sat on the upstairs balcony  – and had to ask for the seat out there – it was completely open and the hostess first squeezed us at a table in between two families?? Huh? with the upper patio empty? So we asked, “May we sit out there?” – she said, “Okay.”  So we moved out to a nice view of the “bridge of lions” and quiet waterway.

Next photo shows the beautiful “wild-growing” Hibiscus around Harry’s eatery. 

The overgrown (wild) Hibiscus brought a natural softness as it adorned the side of the restaurant – adding to our view.

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Closing Quotes 

“Difficult and meaningful will always bring more satisfaction than easy and meaningless.” ~Maxime Lagacé

Next quote is from Marsha’s recent post:

“What the new year brings to you will depend a great deal on what you bring to the new year”     ~Vern McLellan

As January winds down, I hope we all are ready to continue moving into 2022 with intention and maybe even a word for the year. If you need ideas for this – check out Marsha’s recent post WQW here

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Thursday Doors: 1-27-21 

Sunday Stills: wild & 

Lens-Artists #183 

Hope you have a great day. 

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