Life will find a way – Islamorada

Walking along a path lined with small mangrove trees on the bay in Islamorada, I was amazed of how these mangroves can grow in the most inhospitable conditions. Islamorada, a “Village of Islands,” is an incorporated village in Monroe County, Florida

Founders Park, Islamorada, FL
Founders Park, Islamorada, FL – IMG_8451_2_3-BW

Haulover Beach at Sunrise

As the sun rose up from behind the horizon, the clouds, colors  and light displayed some incredible images.

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Haulover at Dawn – IMG_8683_4_5
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Haulover at Dawn – IMG_8710_1_2
Haulover at Dawn - IMG_8752_3_4
Haulover at Dawn – IMG_8752_3_4
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Haulover at Dawn – IMG_8770_1_21

A Dark Sunrise

Sometimes we are all faced with gloom in a moment of life, but it will pass. The clouds were dense and the winds were strong. This long exposure flattened the sea, giving the image the illusion of a small measure of calm amidst the nature’s fury.

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A Dark Sunrise – IMG_8987_8_9

 

Dania Pier on a Windy Day

I got to the beach around 6:15am and noticed it was still very dark. Shooting Landscape photography when the wind is blowing and salt water spray is covering your gear, makes things tough. Normally, you see some light on the horizon, but not this day. The clouds were very thick and the winds were strong.

A Saturday Morning at the Pier
Dania Pier – 1-2014- 8963
A Dark Windy Day at the Dania Beach Pier - 8968
Dania Pier – 1-2014 – 8968
A Dark Windy Day at the Dania Beach Pier - 8970
Dark Windy Day – Dania Beach Pier – 8970

New Year’s Day at Dania Beach

Photo by Lee Smith
High winds, rough water and high tides did not keep the lifeguards from having a morning paddle

A Morning Lifeguard Paddle Out - Dania Beach - 88111
Dania Beach – 88111
High winds, rough water and high tides did not keep the lifeguards from having a morning paddle
Dania Beach – 8910_1_2
The Lifeguards at Dania Beach and around South Florida had a paddle out to celebrate the New year.
Lifeguards at Dania Beach – 8901_2_3

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