Beach life

Beach life at Boynton Beach, what is a holiday with out lazy days at beach?

MM-3-48 -Miami South Beach

My entry to  for this weeks Monochrome Madness is a photo from my trip to south Beach Miami. I have been very slow in going through my photographs from my trip but here are several  of  Night lights  in Monochrome -check the link to see which I chose to send to Leanne.#monochromemadness #LeannecoleMiami South Beach- BW (2 of 7)

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Art Deco south Miami Beach. night-30

Great Blue Heron

Great Blue Herons open their mouths and show the spear-like end of their tongue, I was able to capture a flick of a tongue.

Wakodahatchee Wetland (131 of 154)

Seen year-round in Florida, this bird can be found at  Wakodahatchee Wetlands

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After the sunset Pelican sunset

The muted colors after sunset in Key West. The Pelican nicely gives the photos new aspect. Pelican sunset ?

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Old Bahia Honda Rail Bridge

The old bridge was originally built between 1905 and 1912 by Henry Flagler as part of the Overseas Railroad. The bridge was damaged during the Labor Day Hurricane of 1935.

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In 1980, a new four-lane bridge was constructed just a few hundred yards north of the old bridge, replacing the old route. Two of the truss spans of the old bridge were later removed to allow boat traffic.

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The original bridge still remains, though it has fallen into a state of disrepair and signs warning boats of falling debris.

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Lady Gouldian finch

I saw this lovely bird and was also able to capture it at Butterfly world in MiamiLady Gouldian finch.jpg

Sunset at Key West

I’m back from my holiday, totally enjoyed the beautiful weather in Florida. We saw lots and lots of wonderful things, met lovely people and enjoyed time spent with friends. Holiday…already waiting forward to the next one.

Nature, birds, animals, butterflies …I have tons of pictures to go through. I will start with this one of a sunset in Key West – more of this will be coming your way.key-west-sunset-86

Villefranche sur mer -rue Obscure

Wandering down the 13th century, 130 metre long rue Obscure (the dark street), which used to be part of the defensive walls of the town and is where the locals used to hide from invaders who were bombing the village from the sea.

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Villefranche sur mer #2

A couple strolls hand in hand up a scenic staircase in a coastal town of Villefranche sur mer, framed by an iconic clock tower. The town features charming alleyways with vibrant yellow walls, colorful buildings, lush greenery, and a tranquil atmosphere, reflecting the essence of Mediterranean life and inviting exploration.

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A couple walks hand in hand up a picturesque staircase in a charming coastal town, with an iconic clock tower in the background.
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Charming alleyway featuring vibrant yellow walls and lush greenery in a quaint town.
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Charming alleyway adorned with colorful buildings and hanging laundry, capturing the essence of Mediterranean life.
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A charming alleyway illuminated by a lantern, showcasing colorful walls and a tranquil atmosphere.
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A charming narrow street with colorful buildings and shutters, inviting exploration.

MONOCHROME MADNESS: High- for MM 3-12

It has been a long time since I took part in Monochrome Madness , I always seem to be a day late. The images there are worth looking at so have a look at the other entries too, lots of talented photographers participate in this challenge.

Here is my entry for this week, the theme was HIGH – Eiffel towel in Paris is that…I played with two images and ended up sending this highly edited version. Most of the time I want my photos to be as natural as possible, this time I chose differently,  comments?

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Eiffel Tower in Monochrome
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MM 2-49 -MONOCHROME MADNESS- Balcony

This is my entry to MM2-49, Balcony from Amalfi town in Italy. To see the other entries to  this inspirational challenge visit Leanne Cole PHOTOGRAPHYrs-03793

Herculaneum #3

The Central Thermae were bath houses built around the first century AD. Bath houses were very common at that time, especially in Pompeii and Herculaneum. Per common practice, there were two different bath areas, one for men and the other for women. These houses were extremely popular, attracting many visitors daily. This cultural hub was also home to several works of art, which can be found in various areas of the Central Thermae site.
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Details from the floor and walls…so amazing