I'm taking the camera out this weekend and folks, I have a request! I got to thinking, what would you like to see a picture of in my neighborhood? I live in the Tampa Bay region, not too far from the Gulf of Mexico. I'm surrounded by water, nature and miscreant birds that dive down and steal my fish.
Sometimes we take our hometowns for granted. For example, right now the leaves are starting to turn up north, and I would love to see that, but I can't get up there.
I'd like to see your hometown or neighborhood or other scenic areas at this time of the year. How does the scenery differ from NC to Virginia or California or Texas? what about the different parts of Florida?
Would you all like to join me in a photographic meme of sorts? I know it's been done on other blogs, but it would be fun to do it again.
Ask me in the comment section what you would like to see photos of in my area. Taking into account the driving distances, and other factors, I'll oblige within reason. Feel free to do this on your own blog as well! If you decided to do this on your own blog, let me know and I'll link back to you here. Play tour guide, and photograph your neighborhood or parts of your geographical area that you would like others to see.
Have a blast!!
Update: Those who will be joining us this weekend include:
Me. This is my update, more to come. Most of mine are on Flickr. Click Here.
Interstellar Lass Texas gal, Lass is in Dallas, check out her slideshows!
Leanne at Intricate Art Fall photos from Leanne's hometown. Hers are always spectacular.
Tony at OTown The beaches of SC and Anna Maria Island. Watch for updates!
SaraSue Sara's up already, with graveyards in time for halloween! LOL
Goldbloom's Padded Cell! Janet's neighborhood, anything goes!
Vicky at Outsidein Photographing Chicago at its finest! Updated!
Pure Florida You're off to the country and you'll see real Florida. This IS the way it looks outside of the cities, folks. Scroll up and down, he's got a lot of photos. Updated!
SomewhereInNJ When you think of Jersey, do you think of Nature? Check out Laura's site for some beautiful nature photos. It's just gorgeous up there. Updated!
TruthsandHalfTruths My dear friend Nils captures Prince Edward Island, Canada. Think rolling green hills and gorgeous beaches.
Minorcan Factor Go Kayaking through Durbin Creek, Julington Creek and see Kendall's Prairie.
Misti at Oceanic Wilderness West Florida and the Everglades region,beautiful ocean photos. Updated! Check out her airboat ride through the glades!
Northview Diary Straight from NY State, Check out their farm! Updated!
Counting Petals Vermont in the Fall? *sigh* Go see Lene! Updated! Definitely scroll through her posts. Beautiful shots!
Lollygaggin Pam's photos of the beautiful Illinois River, in and around Peoria
Poopie will be photographing her farm up in Tennessee.
FondofSnape Janet is just north of Boston, check out her photography blog also!
Kentucky Gal in her Ohio Neighborhood
Sites may not have their pictures up until later in the week.
I want to see a pelican!!! I love pelicans :-)
Posted by: Janet | September 29, 2006 at 10:44 AM
I posted my fall bloomers today, I'll try to get more of the trees before they're bark nekkid.
I just love ocean and beach shots. Sand. Feet in sand. Shells, moist sand with bubbles, lingering foam and seaweed. That kind of thing is always so peaceful and warm to me. :)
Posted by: Leanne | September 29, 2006 at 11:13 AM
I'll be snapping some cool photos from Savannah, GA...Anna Maria Island, FL and the Beaches of South Carolina. As you say, I am taking my breifs and high anus!
Luckily, Wordpress has a nifty little feature so you can write now and post later...so keep checking back!
Posted by: tony | September 29, 2006 at 11:21 AM
Oooh! I will do this! Sounds like fun! I've done a little tour of my town before, but I will post the same on my blog today and get requests of what people would like to see in and around Dallas. What fun!
Posted by: InterstellarLass | September 29, 2006 at 11:58 AM
Oh, and I'd like to see a photo of the sun setting over the ocean.
Posted by: InterstellarLass | September 29, 2006 at 12:03 PM
I'd love to see anything with that amazing water in it, please! I'm going to do this over at my place too!
Thanks!!!!
Posted by: Sara Sue | September 29, 2006 at 12:14 PM
Yes The sun setting over the ocean, and one of a big conche shell. Oh and if it's not too much trouble an octopus! :P
Laura I'll get some picks of our street with all the trees. I live on a tree lined street and when the leaves turn it is gorgeous! They haven't turned yet so I'll have to think of something else to photograph here in Indiana...maybe Corn?
Posted by: MrsJoseGoldbloom | September 29, 2006 at 02:08 PM
a real dolphin playing in the surf...ahhhhhhh...if you can't get that, just the surf will do...I love beach and ocean scenes!!
:-D
Posted by: Tammy~Kentucky Gal | September 29, 2006 at 02:38 PM
Hee -- Can you ask again when it's snowing and 30 below in Chicago? :)
I'd love to do this and I would... if I hadn't broken my camera... waaaaah.
Can you get a picture of something VERY Florida-y? Give me your version of something you think is the epitome of Florida. :)
Posted by: CircusKelli | September 29, 2006 at 02:56 PM
Ms Janet, The OCTOPUS is OUT! LOL!I have no intention of diving down to look for one, not even for blog fodder. However, if I see a dead one...
oh wait, I just realized I have an octi photo....hmm,this just might work. stay tuned!
Tammi, I've been trying to get the dolphin to hold still for 10 years now. I will keep trying,but I promise you, it will be a miracle. An up close and personal photo of a a dolphin in the wild would be the highlight of my day!
Posted by: Laura | September 29, 2006 at 04:52 PM
Having a little glitch over here...be up in a few minutes (I hope!) The other post had to be deleted and i didn't save your comment, L, sorry! Stupid computer!
Posted by: Sara Sue | September 29, 2006 at 05:39 PM
I had an octopus get loose in my gremlin back in college, but I did not get a pic.
Hmmm...any Buddy pic or any fishing pic.
I'm off to St. Auggie for Dad's birthday. Any photo requests?
Posted by: Florida Cracker | September 29, 2006 at 06:52 PM
Laura, I love this idea and I will enjoy seeing whatever you photograph. I am working all weekend, so I won't have time to do it - but maybe later next week, I can.
Posted by: kenju | September 29, 2006 at 07:06 PM
How about manatee at the power plant? I always wander down to Coffee Pot Bayou on our side when I'm in Florida and sometimes I see a couple but invariably someone else is there and says, "They're all over at the power plant." I just want to know- is there a big gaggle of them or what?
This is a great idea- maybe I will join in on this. I have sparrows here in Chicago- arrghhh. But also some good architecture.
Posted by: vicki | September 29, 2006 at 07:17 PM
I caught a baby octopus once for my science teacher...he wanted one and I found one in a 3 foot deep pool of water but I didn't have a camera. The teacher had a salt water aquarium he wanted the octopus for. I got an A+ in his class.
Posted by: sandyw554 | September 29, 2006 at 09:19 PM
Okay Laura I'm game...I'll play!
Posted by: MrsJoseGoldbloom | September 29, 2006 at 09:21 PM
Sara, no prob! LOL
Kenju, anytime. I know weekends seem to be busy for you. I don't think I'll put a date on this one, just let me know when you're ready to post? NC should be pretty this time of the year.
Sandy... awesome! Where and how did you catch it? I've never come across them while snorkeling, so I don't know how they act when cornered.
FC, St. Augustine is too scenic for words, or just one photo. Take a photo whenever the muse strikes you, we'll take it!
Vicky, If I can get out to the power plant this weekend, I'll definitely get some manatee pics. It would have to be Sunday if I go, because it's a long drive for me from this area. It would be fun to get out of here anyway, so I'll see what I can do.
They're usually at the power plant during the winter because it's warmer there. There's a boardwalk there for viewing the manatees as well,because it's such a popular spot.
I've never seen Chicago, have at it!
Posted by: Laura | September 29, 2006 at 10:58 PM
Hey Cracker...I'd like to see the Cathedral Basilica of St.Augustine - you going to be anywhere near there?
Posted by: Sara Sue | September 29, 2006 at 11:57 PM
Laura,
I'm officially in. Link me up!
St. Auggie scenic it is, and Sara Sue, I got married (and they said it would never happen!) in the Basilica. That one should be no problem!
Posted by: Florida Cracker | September 30, 2006 at 08:55 AM
The next time I am down that way I would like to get some pictures of the overnight charter boat out of John's Pass docking. Sometimes they have a good catch when they go out to the grounds or the elbow
Posted by: GUYK | September 30, 2006 at 11:23 AM