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.
Found my way here from Pure Florida and think this is a great idea and will play along!
I'd enjoy a pretty sunrise pic from the beach if you're up that early with your dog again. ;-)
Posted by: LauraH | September 30, 2006 at 11:56 AM
Laura, Can you take a picture of a dolphin in the ocean for me? Did I mention a Miami Dolphin?
Posted by: Paul | September 30, 2006 at 12:29 PM
Oh shutup Paul... lol..
Actually, that gives me an idea. I think I just WILL get a 'fins photo. Paybacks ROCK, phred head.
Laura, welcome on board :)
Guy, consider it done. I live near John's Pass, let me see what I can do.
I'm still waiting for the kids to leave so I can get out of here. Have to Drop Britt off at a school thing first.
Posted by: Laura | September 30, 2006 at 12:38 PM
I would love to join in on this! I'm planning on taking a drive through the beautiful places here next weekend anyway!
Posted by: MinorcanMan | September 30, 2006 at 04:08 PM
I put up some shots from my 'hood. What a great idea, Laura ...
Posted by: Nils | September 30, 2006 at 04:25 PM
I'd love to join in! I'll post some photos from the edge of the Everglades where I live west of Ft. Lauderdale. I'm a casual reader of your blog that I found through Pure Florida. Nice to see other Florida blogs. :)
Posted by: misti | September 30, 2006 at 06:01 PM
I will try to get some fall colors. The maples are just beginning to turn up here in NY
Posted by: threecollie | September 30, 2006 at 08:48 PM
Whoa! This thing is growing faster than a Deltona Corp. subdivision!
I'm downloading photos right now and will begin to answer some requests ASAP.
Posted by: Florida Cracker | September 30, 2006 at 10:03 PM
I found your blog through Laura in NJ. What a great idea! I haven't heard of anything like this, but if it's okay, I'd love to join the meme too. I live in central Vermont. :)
As far as your neighborhood--I would love to see a favorite cafe or bakery--somewhere you might recommend a writer could go to spend the afternooon scribbling in her journal.
Posted by: Lene | October 01, 2006 at 10:29 AM
I'm into this late because I've been a blog slacker, but will work on it during the next week. Great idea!
Posted by: poopie | October 01, 2006 at 06:45 PM
Mine's up, too. Great idea, Laura!
Posted by: Pammy | October 01, 2006 at 07:21 PM
i was so excited about seeing a pelican picture i forgot to say i'd do this, too!
Posted by: Janet | October 02, 2006 at 12:05 PM
I miss Florida sometimes - would love to see anything from there. I'd join you but you already know my excuse! Have fun! :)
Posted by: Seamus | October 02, 2006 at 01:11 PM
Almost all of my blog and flickr photos are of the surrounding countryside but if you or anyone else has a special request, I'd be glad to go out to see what I can do to help.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ontario_wanderer
Posted by: Ontario Wanderer | October 04, 2006 at 05:54 AM
Oh! I just spent this past weekend taking numerous pics of our beautiful downtown! (Asheville, NC) So, I will play along! personally, I love architecture...so any great architectural pics of your area would be lovely!
Posted by: Sparkling Diamond | October 05, 2006 at 12:23 PM
If you'd like to go on an Everglades airboat ride, check out my page! The pics are up! :)
Posted by: Misti | October 05, 2006 at 08:40 PM
Hello!
I'm hoping I can find something exciting here in (still) sunny Sacramento, California. I'll post later this week with the actual photos. :)
This is a fun idea!!
Posted by: Aimee | October 10, 2006 at 03:55 PM
Fun. I would like to join in. How long is this going on for? I will post Sunday
Posted by: erica | October 14, 2006 at 01:15 AM