On a foggy morning, I walked a path in a local park. In the mist, everyday things seem different, almost mysterious. Nothing could be more ordinary than ducks in a pond, yet the fog added an element more akin to a painting than photography. I recently mentioned the idea that simple images can resonate. For me, this is an example of that. This was taken at Robinson Park in Bradenton. It's in a new section that recently opened to the public. I never know what I'm going to see or, how I'm going to see it. But with the fog, no matter how ordinary, chances are it will add a whole new dimension to the scene.
Let's face it, for some of us, there's only one reason to go to the fair. And in case you're wondering, it's not to pet the goats. It only comes around once a year, so you have to choose carefully. My wife and I checked out all the vendors so we could make an informed decision. She decided on these sausages which, as you can see was an excellent choice. However, I went with fried green tomatoes and, ...deep fried Oreo cookies. The midway was mostly empty on account of the cold weather that night, so we had the pick of all the rides without lines. However, after my meal, I wasn't sure that a roller coaster was such a good idea. So I stayed behind to pet the goats.
Friday morning in Miami is no different than any other place. Oh who am I kidding, it's WAY different! For me, a big advantage of taking a cruise out of Miami is, well, Miami. An average view from the deck of a large ship is still better than a great view from a skyscraper. Nevertheless, the new boats are big enough to be skyscrapers. Miami is a favorite city of mine to photograph. You have it all, the beach, the nightlife, the cityscapes. No matter how you look at it, it's not your average city. I'm sure it has its problems, but as with many things, I tend to look at it through rose-colored glasses.
