Amber Waves

Taken at Ocklocknee State Park in the panhandle of Florida.
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Steeple 2

Another shot of the dogwoods blooming near my wife's church.
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Casa Marina

A restaurant/hotel across the street from the beach in Jax Beach, and near my friend's restaurant. If you're in the area, check out "Dolphin Depot" at 6th and 2nd. It's a small place, quaint, atmosphere, with great food.
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Dogwood Cross

Shot after church last weekend. The dogwoods and azaleas were blooming. I thought this was an appropriate combination. If you don't know the legend of the dogwood, here it is:

In Jesus' time, the dogwood grew
To a stately size and a lovely hue.

'Twas strong & firm it's branches interwoven
For the cross of Christ its timbers were chosen.

Seeing the distress at this use of their wood
Christ made a promise which still holds good:

"Never again shall the dogwood grow
Large enough to be used so

Slender & twisted, it shall be
With blossoms like the cross for all to see.

As blood stains the petals marked in brown
The blossom's center wears a thorny crown.

All who see it will remember me
Crucified on a cross from the dogwood tree.

Cherished and protected this tree shall be
A reminder to all of my agony."
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Footprints

Leftovers on the beach.
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Crane Set

Sunset at the work site.
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Leilanie

Something about this struck me as I was walking on the beach.
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Pier One

More of the sunset at the beach...I could have stayed there forever!
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Red Beak

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Me and My...

The obligatory shadow/sunset shot at the beach.
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Gull Foam

Sunset at Jax Beach, and the seagulls aren't scared of anything or anyone!
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Electric (Orange) Chair

Jacksonville Beach lifeguard chair. The orange was striking, especially at sunset.
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