News and musings of Fine art pet photographer Laurie Meehan-Elmer based in Tampa Bay area, Florida
As a native Floridian, I feel so lucky to live in a state with such wonderful wildlife and ecosystems. As a nature lover, I have to admit I’ve been spoiled. While some people think Disney World and Miami Beach when they think of Florida, that’s not what makes Florida so special. The real treasure of...
Those are exactly the memories I have of Florida – nice captures!
Some call Californians crazy but I think the state (CA) is going in the right direction when protecting what can so easily perish.
Here, the more crazy, the better.
That reminds me: I need to send a Christmas gift to a marine mammal rescue center I support. Merry Christmas to you too 
December 20, 2011 – 1:31 am
[...] This is the second of two blog entries from our recent South Florida trip. The first entry is here [...]December 28, 2011 – 11:24 pm
I’ve made it a point to set aside time this summer to continue working on my series of wave photos. This has been an ongoing series for me that has evolved into several subsets of images. Some are more abstract while others cater to the vibrant colors of an ending day. The unifying thread is...
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These are truly gorgeous pieces of art. Really shows the beauty in the world. What kind of camera did you use?September 5, 2011 – 8:36 pm
Thanks! I use a few different cameras, usually a Nikon D3S or Nikon D2X. However, any camera that will allow for manual control of exposure settings will do.September 5, 2011 – 11:36 pm
One of the great things about living in Florida is you don’t have to go very far to be “on vacation”. Last weekend was no exception. We took our little mini-vacation along Florida’s Nature Coast, just an hour and half drive north of St. Pete. (Florida’s Sun Coast). Friday morning, despite the threat of rain,...
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Hi Laurie!
Thanks for sharing the link to your blog – Sounds (and looks) like it a was a wonderful vacation. Your photos are always amazing! Roy & I spent our honeymoon canoeing around the Florida springs – a beautiful area! But even then (28 years ago), I remember the same feeling you described of being jolted by the sudden appearance of manicured lawns & McMansions. I can’t remember which river it was on, but one day we paddled by an alligator that was about 10 feet long, and Roy was absolutely convincecd it was a “prop” put there by the paddle company (like Disneyland). However, growing up in Hilton Head and quite familiar with gators, I knew it was the real thing. We paddled quietly by and the alligator never even twitched. He was probably used to paddlers floating by every few minutes.
Roy is coming to Florida for a weekend in November to jury an art festival organized by alumna Jenni MacInnes Coolidge (Mus. of Florida Art). Initially I was planning to come with him and make a mini vacation out of it, but about a week later, Roy was invited to be a visiting artist in Hawaii for a week, so I decided to make it a BIG vacation and go there instead! We’ve never been to HI so we’re really looking forward to it.
All my best to you! Keep up the good work!
TerryJuly 11, 2011 – 10:42 am
Thanks Terry! I don’t blame you re: the trip to Hawaii! I’ve never been either and it’s on my list. When in November will Roy be here? I might have to swing by Deland for a visit and to check out the Festival.July 11, 2011 – 8:45 pm
I love weekends! Even though I typically do a lot of work during the weekend, there’s still something wonderful about them. Everyone seems more relaxed. The pace seems to slow down. Even disappointments aren’t as disappointing. This past weekend was no exception Friday evening was spent waist deep in the warm surf photographing waves. The...
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Lovely images…I love following your explorations and the wonderful moments you capture. do you use a tripod when you’re taking photos of the waves? It seems to me you use a slow shutter speed to get the gorgeous flow in the water…I would love to know Living on the East coast but further north than you (Boston).June 28, 2011 – 7:47 am
Wow! The little bird & it’s parent…….amazingly wonderful! Kudos for turning a disappointing day into fantastic adventure and beautiful art for the rest of us to enjoy! Thank you:)June 29, 2011 – 7:33 am
A few weekends ago, we made a last minute decision to visit Cedar Key and several nearby areas we’ve never explored. It’s clear we’re going to have to schedule more time for more in-depth exploring on foot, bike, and in the canoe. One place we did hike was Cedar Key Scrub State Preserve. I...
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