Siesta Sunset ~ Sky Watch Friday

One of the sunset on Siesta Beach. We usually don't go to this beach for sunset because it is curved into the Gulf just enough so the sun doesn't set over the water from here.

So we look the other way and check out how it reflects against the clouds.

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Lizard on a Leaf ~ Camera Critters

We have a lot of lizards here in Florida. They seem to be territorial, and hang out in the same area. So if you see one hanging around on a cactus pad you'll probably see him (or her) again on the same cactus.

He didn't seem to mind me taking his photo.

He actually remained still in each pose for quite awhile. While posting these I remembered another lizard photo that I had...

I took this at the Ringling Museum grounds. There are so many statues all over the grounds. I was entering a contest for a cosmetic company that we photographed their product in you part of the world...hence the lip balm in the lions mouth. Can you see the lizard? This must be his lion territory! I wonder where he sleeps at night!

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Sky Watch Friday~ Another Sunset~

Sunset on the Gulf of Mexico at Sarasota, Florida. There were so many more colors that you could see in person! I wish it showed up on film...er in the photo as vivid! So many birds were out this evening, and it was a lovely beach walk! There was a green flash with this one too!

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Watery Wednesday ~ A View of O' Leary's

This is one of my favorite photos of the bay near Sarasota Bay Front, I'm sure I've posted it before, but I'm bringing it back for Watery Wednesday! The tree seem to form a heart around it. After storms they always have to remove the boats that are left there, damaged or washed ashore.

O' Leary's is a Tiki Bar-restaurant-jet ski and paddle boat rental.

We like going there because we can bring our dog and sit outside and eat. They did a lot of remodeling and have a covered deck that is a little cooler for the dogs in the summer. It's just so nice to sit out on the bay and enjoy the water and living in Florida!

Of course it give me a good excuse to link this to:
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Tucker All Tucked In ~ Camera Critters

Looks like he was playing too much and fell asleep toy and all.

At 14 years old he can pretty much do as he pleases, even get on the couch (only in the den though)

Look at that face!

Poor thing, he has is so rough...

This is first time with this meme Camera Critters another one I have plenty of photos for!

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Turtle Beach ~ Watery Wednesday~

Need I say more?

These were taken at Turtle Beach in Sarasota Florida. It is just south on Siesta Key from Crescent Beach. We usually can get a parking spot there if the other beaches are full.

There are always plenty of birds...
and fishing...

or just go for a stroll down the beach...

listening to the surf...

The sand is a little more coarse there, not the white powder of Siesta and Crescent beach.
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Typical Summer Afternoon in Florida

This was taken in our neighborhood. We see so many interesting clouds in the summer afternoons here. This evening it was all colors from yellow-orange, then purple-pink. We often see rainbows and many times it is raining and the sun is out. Makes for a fun SkyWatch Friday.

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