Back To The Shore

Anna Maria Island once more...

And The Broom She Rode In On...

The Chill... It Went Through Me Like An Icicle Through Warm Butter

Tendrils Swept The Sand To Summon You Back

Sea Grasses Writing In Cursive

I Reached For You, But You Were Not There

Orange, Pink or Peach?

This was a hibiscus. But the color? You tell me...

Pucker Up, My Sweet

Five O'Clock Shadow

Flower Innards

What's With The Sad Face?

And A Particularly Nice Set Of Stripes At That!

Today's Color

Purple-ish Velvety and Blue

Up Periscope

Oh-So-Tiny Beads

I Reach For You

Purple-ish Velvety And Blue

I Pray The Lord My Soul To Keep

More Of The Gulf

Sunset on the coast.

Gold!

Some Days Are Really BAD Hair Days

I Shall Defend You With My Sword, Dear Maiden

All Was Well With The World

Nessy Extended Her Neck As The Sun Prepared To Retire

Magnolia

One.   Magnificent.   Blossom.

White

This is one of my favorite flowers to photograph, and I don't even know its name...

Don't You Give Me That 'Come Hither' Look...

The Water Pump

Say, "Aahhhhh"

Excuse Me Sir, But... Your Nose... It's Running

Glazed White On The Outside, With A Chewy Green Carmel On The In

Off To The Beach

Join me for a trip to the beach, at sunset, on Florida's Gulf Coast... where the sand is FILLED with beautiful shells.

Howard's Vacation (One For The Kids)

While on Anna Maria Island, Howard had the good fortune to use the pool in the backyard. At first he was hesitant and worrisome. But after some investigating he found he REALLY wanted to go in and started telling us about it.

"I Wanna Go In The Pool!"

So I tossed his friend, Redman, into the pool. Wherever Redman goes, Howard goes... but Howard was still a bit hesitant to jump right in.

And after many attempts Howard was able to fish Redman out without taking the plunge.

The next time, Redman jumped (was tossed) into the center of the pool and just floated there, waiting to be 'rescued' by Howard. With utmost care, Howard gently stepped off the large concrete step and into the deep water to swim to his buddy, Redman.

Front Legs Off And Paddling, While His Back Legs Were Still Clinging To The Shelf. Then... LIFTOFF!

Success! He reached Redman and held him gently in his mouth as he turned to paddle back.

Then, Howard, happy as a clam, swam back with his buddy, Redman.

Up The BIG Step...

A Big Jump Upward, And Out Of The Pool

Now, To Get That Pesky Water Out Of His Ears

Still Shaking...

He Almost Took Flight!

Howard then picked up his buddy, Redman, and, with a little help from his friends, continued to do this repeatedly. All. Day. Long.

Round and Oval

Not the norm, but interesting nonethelesssssss.