In southern Florida, the
beginning of autumn can be measured by the slight drop in temperature. A sure
indicator that “snowbirds” from up north will be arriving soon.
But how is the Florida
Panhandle unique from the rest of the state as the season begins? A shutterbug’s camera
can capture that story better than any words.
It’s the sunbeams
filtering through foliage to create a drowsy effect.
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| Near Indian Pass Trading Post County Rd. 30A, Indian Pass, Florida |
It’s the glint of
sunlight hitting the water at a more southerly angle.
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| Scenic view along County Rd. 30A between Apalachicola and Indian Pass, FL |
It’s the seagulls standing still on a once-populated beach, in no hurry to escape due to the absence of human footsteps.
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| Seagulls and other birds at Indian Pass Beach (beach access near Apalachee Dr. and S. Neptune St.) |
It’s the sand-and-shell sculptures left behind by tiny hands.
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| Indian Pass Beach |
And it’s the beginning of the scallop harvest in the bay.
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| This dock leads to scallop hunting. Salinas Park @ St. Joseph Bay |
Yet, normal Floridian activities still go on, such as a three-man team competing in the Forgotten Coast Shark Tournament.
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| The three-man team of Kevin (neon-green shirt), Chris (in camo) and Hippie (ball cap). Indian Pass Beach |
For a landlubber such as me, encountering those three participants at Indian Pass Beach made my day.
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| "Sharking" poles |
However, the real highlight was the 80-pound stingray hooked by one of the guys.
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| 80-pound stingray |
I thanked the men for their insight in regard to “sharking” and wished them much success as first-time competitors.
I’m excited to see what
surprise the Lord has in store for my next photography adventure.
Until then….
“So God
created the great creatures of
the sea and every living thing with which the water teems and that moves about
in it, according to their kinds, and every winged bird according to its kind.”
– Genesis 1:21(NIV)
