http://kirbycollins.com/PhotoBlog Florida PhotoBlog by Kirby Collins Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:10:40 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The pier has become a Flagler Beach landmark since 1925 with its large "Flagler Beach" sign that's become a staple of Florida travel guides throughout the years. The Flagler Beach Municipal Pier also offers pretty good fishing, with good catches of croakers, black drum, sheepshead, flounder, bluefish, a few large kingfish ... http://kirbycollins.com/PhotoBlog/2010/07/27/flagler-beach-pier/ The first beach on Florida's east coast is Amelia Island making it popular with visitors from Georgia and the Carolinas. Amelia Island Plantation, located on the south end of the island, is well known as a world class golf resort. You're allowed to drive on parts of Amelia Island, the sand ... http://kirbycollins.com/PhotoBlog/2010/06/30/amelia-island/ Shrimp Boats entering through inlet in St. Augustine. I've always loved shrimp boats almost as much as I love the taste of wild native shrimp. When I see shrimp boats in the Gulf scooping up oil from BP's Deepwater Horizon disaster, my heart sinks as the environmental and economic disaster unfolds ... http://kirbycollins.com/PhotoBlog/2010/05/24/northeast-florida-shrimp-boats/ Long Key, like other places in the Florida Keys is popular for it's fishing, diving and a state park. The Long Key Viaduct, located around MM 65 is nearly 2.5 miles across and has a pedestrian bridge along side that makes it popular with fishermen, pedestrians and bicyclist. The bridge ... http://kirbycollins.com/PhotoBlog/2010/04/25/long-key-viaduct/ This Yellow Crowned Night Heron was photographed in Destin, FL on the south side of Destin Pass. The bird stands about two feet tall and feeds on crabs, fish, snails and bugs. The Yellow Crowned Night Heron is common in the southeast and the eastern seaboard. http://kirbycollins.com/PhotoBlog/2010/03/28/yellow-crowned-night-heron/ I recently shot these two Great Horned Owls at Fort Matanzas near St. Augustine. The male was about 25 yards from the female. The Great Horned Owl is one of North America's most common and widespread owls. The first time I heard owls mating was during a duck hunting/camping trip as ... http://kirbycollins.com/PhotoBlog/2010/02/11/great-horned-owls-florida/ 59 Ford Mustang GT - Rehagen Racing Last Saturday I had the chance to watch the Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge (CTSCC) January Test Days and the Roar before the Rolex 24 at Daytona International Speedway. In preparation for the Fresh From Florida 200, part of the 2010 Speedweeks Schedule in ... http://kirbycollins.com/PhotoBlog/2010/01/13/fresh-from-florida-200-2010/ Florida thunderstorms can pop-up quickly as this storm did on Cocoa Beach. The light show can be great as long as you're in a safe place. http://kirbycollins.com/PhotoBlog/2009/12/16/beach-thunderstorm/ Florida's largest metro area Jacksonville is not what most people think of as tourist destination. However the waterfront downtown area, Jacksonville Landings shopping and entertainment district, is a fantastic place to spend the weekend. The Bank of America Tower is the tallest building in Downtown Jacksonville. Also pictured is Riverwatch at ... http://kirbycollins.com/PhotoBlog/2009/11/16/jacksonville-waterfront/ I went to the Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show yesterday to see the worlds largest in the water boat show which spanned multiple locations. Other venues include the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina, Hyatt Regency Pier 66 Hotel & Marina, Hall of Fame Marina and Las Olas Marina in Fort Lauderdale. http://kirbycollins.com/PhotoBlog/2009/10/31/ft-lauderdale-boat-show-pictures/