This quote came to mind when I saw these photos of this Smiling (?) Alligator I took when visiting Florida in January.
“Smile and the world smiles with you, cry and you cry alone.” ― Stanley Gordon West, Growing an Inch
March 26
Category: Nature
March 22
The winter just won’t let go, it’s snowing again
March 15
the weather is not promising spring for us, no, winter still has a strong grip on us even though it is middle of March.
March 12
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March 8
I am a bit lost at the moment, so direction or focus in my posts. So Until I get that sorted out, and I get my focus on again, I will be hopping and popping from mood to mood, season to season and country to country. So having said that. Here is a winter detail in white and blue 🙂
February 17
Boy, life has given some blows this week and also some awesome news. This is a post from a three time grandma, by grandson number three was born two days ago. So I have been some what preoccupied this week. But, here is a palm tree, the original or the edited one, which do you like better? 
February 13
February 12
I love lighthouses, we visited this one on a very windy day. I was totally worth the drive. Beautiful beach and views. Standing tall and majestically along the south end of the Key Biscayne shoreline, the Cape Florida lighthouse is a staggering sight.
It’s not hard to imagine the towering structure once guiding mariners and fisherman in the 1800s, back before LED navigation lights and other standard lighting fixtures found on modern-day boats.
It’s a beautiful piece of history, left over from a not-so-kind history of Indian attacks, Civil War battles, hurricanes and other harrowing and heroic times in Florida history, and it’s a treasure that has withstood more than its share of wear and tear over the decades.
“It’s very peaceful there, very breezy and the water is extremely clear and clean
In fact, the Cape Florida Light – which sits as a stately landmark within Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park – remains the oldest standing structure in Miami-Dade County, though it has been reinforced and refurbished several times since its original build in 1825. the keeper’s cottage is there also, It’s a replica, of course, as are the antiques and artifacts inside, which give a glimpse of life as a secluded keeper’s family before Indians chased them away.
January 31
Last day of my vacation. Time to return to the snow and winter. Next I will be posting photos I took with my camera. Hopefully they turned out good.
January 29
January 14
A fact, I love the ocean. Just love it!
January 12
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January 9
My specialty has never been photographing birds, but these birds were big enough for me to capture.
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January 8
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January 7
Color splash continues, here are some colorful and affectionate Rainbow Lorikeet’s
January 6
One more day of grayness at home, it is wonderful to look at the colorful parrots we saw on our last trip to Florida.
January 5
It it is worth to look over the edge, even if not all that comfortable doing so- These lizards, were rather striking.
January 2
Not the loveliest looking bird, the Pelican , but it sure has a presence you cannot ignore.
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December 24,25 and 26
Christmas came and went with out the white snowy Christmas I wished for, but it was a nice traditional celebration with family. Lots of food and chocolates. There are few days left of this year and few more blue and white photos to be posted…
December 22
December 21
Snow, and blue skies
Ritva Sillanmäki Photography 