Posts from the ‘Florida’ category
Rain is predicted…
My favorite sunrises happen in Iowa while I love the Florida sunsets, Here I was standing in the same spot for both photos, but turned myself 90 degrees for a different point of view.
Birds of Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park
‘Twas Brillig…
Big Cypress National Preserve
Caloosahatchee Manuscripts, Fort Myers, FL
These sculptures are my favorite thing to see in downtown Fort Myers. Here is their story:
These two bronze cylinders were a gift to the city of Fort Myers in 2001 from Florida Power and Light to commemorate the conversion of its local power plant from oil to natural gas. These cylinders are 8 feet tall and 5 feet in diameter with a pinpoint light source in their centers, and sit in front of the old federal courthouse, now a performing arts cultural center. The eastern drum (top photo) tells the story of the migration of Native Americans into Florida and Georgia. Maskoki Indian leader Tchikilli related this story to James Oglethorpe, founder of the first Georgia colony. The Creek, Miccosukee, and Seminoles trace their ancestry to Tchikilli and his people. The Seminoles replaced the Caloosas, who became extinct after the Spanish conquest.
The western drum (above) commemorates the work of Thomas Edison, one of the early snowbirds in Fort Myers. Between 1927-1931 Edison studied and tested over 13,000 plants for their suitability in manufacturing synthetic rubber. Latex is produced by many flowering plants, including dandelions. Edison passed away at the age of 80 before completing his rubber replacement experiments. Many of the plants are listed in Latin on this cylinder and were collected in the Fort Myers area and throughout Florida.
(information from http://www.artswfl.com by Tom Hall)
Florida Birds
What is this?
Swamp Tours
Feeding Frenzy at Corkscrew Swamp
As the swamp dries out during dry season, fish congregate in the deepest remaining pools. It’s easy pickings for alligators and birds!