Recently I've visited the Rosa Fiorelli winery in Manatee County not far from my home. This is a small family run winery that has won many awards for it's wines as well as the hearts of locals, me included. Sal, the owner was kind enough to allow me back in the evening to get a few shots of the vineyard at dusk. I'm originally from California and used to wineries everywhere, But finding such a beautiful winery in my own backyard here in Florida is an unexpected pleasure.
I happened upon this road while out driving in the country. As I drove through I saw cattle and deer standing by the road in the shade. Where trees cluster together they form a shaded canopy knowns as a hammock. With the summer heat in Florida, any shade is welcome and it's not unusual to find all sorts of creatures in the shade. I think the Spanish Moss hanging from the trees gives it an ethereal quality.
Seen the other morning while walking through Leffis Key
