tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post8880779061540379154..comments2024-01-06T13:54:47.570-05:00Comments on The Retirement Chronicles: April 2010 Florida Trip Photos: Part ONEThe Retired Onehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02466803019073952351noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-84417638872545968852010-05-19T08:40:44.622-04:002010-05-19T08:40:44.622-04:00James: thanks so much...I think Florida just lends...James: thanks so much...I think Florida just lends itself to some wonderful photos, with the beaches,birds and sunsets.The Retired Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02466803019073952351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-57272211772121322142010-05-19T02:03:06.822-04:002010-05-19T02:03:06.822-04:00Perfect light that's beautifully reflected on ...Perfect light that's beautifully reflected on the sand and water. These are great shots! I like those birds too.Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13938841714182436845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-45217520414879469872010-05-18T19:44:44.507-04:002010-05-18T19:44:44.507-04:00TechnoBabe: I loved those little guys! Yes, we wer...TechnoBabe: I loved those little guys! Yes, we were thrilled to be there for the birth!<br /><br />Jientje: I love all the sunsets Florida provides on the west coast!The Retired Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02466803019073952351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-20265754748204299852010-05-18T13:29:12.436-04:002010-05-18T13:29:12.436-04:00Ohhh my, I love thye light in these pictures! To d...Ohhh my, I love thye light in these pictures! To die for indeed!Jientjehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14133675047491618720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-45820528842656972762010-05-18T10:29:43.551-04:002010-05-18T10:29:43.551-04:00The seagulls are gorgeous. I know you were happy t...The seagulls are gorgeous. I know you were happy to be there for your grandbaby's entry into this world.CiCihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08615265608675467505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-27252079237395962262010-05-18T09:42:32.657-04:002010-05-18T09:42:32.657-04:00Betsy: thanks so much. Maybe it was a full moon be...Betsy: thanks so much. Maybe it was a full moon because my daughter was due for her baby to come.ha<br /><br />SquirrelQueen: I do too (love the area there). Last time we were down there (in December) we stayed at a hotel right on St. Pete Beach. It is a little more touristy and crowded there...I liked Madeira Beach more this time because we had so much more privacy.<br /><br />Joanna: ha. Where do you live down there?The Retired Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02466803019073952351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-4909418310372254082010-05-18T03:04:33.045-04:002010-05-18T03:04:33.045-04:00That first shot-- WOW.... and the sand castle..
Al...That first shot-- WOW.... and the sand castle..<br />All are beautiful. I'll be watching for me.<br />jjJoanna Jenkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10836376588710862173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-17122272721774967362010-05-17T23:55:49.719-04:002010-05-17T23:55:49.719-04:00Love your photos Joan, the area around St. Pete is...Love your photos Joan, the area around St. Pete is my favorite part of FL. I haven't been there in years but your shots are bringing back memories. The pelican in the sunset is fantastic.SquirrelQueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00634513897599275287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-11832272424448760312010-05-17T23:05:10.898-04:002010-05-17T23:05:10.898-04:00Awe Joan... I love your pictures from the Gulf bea...Awe Joan... I love your pictures from the Gulf beaches. When I lived there (in the 70's ), we loved see those gorgeous sunsets. We were south of where you were --in Venice, FL. <br /><br />Glad you saw a full moon also. When we were at the beach in NC, the moon was a 'daytime' moon only. OH Well!!!!<br /><br />Looking forward to more pictures from both Fl and Michigan.<br />Hugs,<br />BetsyBetsy Banks Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16223591156634767330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-65047334365208471062010-05-17T22:10:48.116-04:002010-05-17T22:10:48.116-04:00Eva: Florida was the only place I saw that kind of...Eva: Florida was the only place I saw that kind of seagull too..I just love them.<br /><br />Cathy: I think I changed a few settings and then took them on automatic, so it is mostly the credit to the great camera. And, that wasn't even with my new DSLR, it is with my good old Panasonic Lumix...sometimes it still takes better shots than my new camera and lens which I have over $2000 invested in....go figure!!<br /><br />Loree: Oh, it is...I have so many sunset pictures to share with all of you, you will get sick of seeing them. LOL<br /><br />Two Greyhound: Thanks so much..!<br /><br />Ratty: Thanks, Florida is responsible for the beauty, I just caught it in the lens.<br /><br />J.J: thanks so much...I took a ton of sunset pictures while there because it is the west coast and they are all beautiful.The Retired Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02466803019073952351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-30579756385062256062010-05-17T20:33:28.290-04:002010-05-17T20:33:28.290-04:00They're all gorgeous pics but I love, love, LO...They're all <i>gorgeous</i> pics but I love, love, LOVE the 1st one!J.J. in L.A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14394864319127058771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-84658375469599524642010-05-17T20:11:43.868-04:002010-05-17T20:11:43.868-04:00Very beautiful photos. I really like those seagull...Very beautiful photos. I really like those seagulls, and that moon is great.Rick (Ratty)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04062449024949497557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-25836102436431785572010-05-17T14:23:17.139-04:002010-05-17T14:23:17.139-04:00Beautiful photos and breath-taking sunsets. Florid...Beautiful photos and breath-taking sunsets. Florida looks gorgeous.Loreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12520908604580765632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-74943826982737245542010-05-17T12:45:25.976-04:002010-05-17T12:45:25.976-04:00Your sunset photo is wonderful. It looks like you...Your sunset photo is wonderful. It looks like you've been using your aperture to your BIG advantage! I never did get good with figuring those things out (or maybe it is just the wonderful camera you have but I'm giving YOU the credit!). They are all wonderful shots but that is my favorite.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-40575008875278909072010-05-17T12:31:43.438-04:002010-05-17T12:31:43.438-04:00Great photos; I especially loved the sunset on the...Great photos; I especially loved the sunset on the beach. I don't think I've ever seen that kind of seagull.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03803472040500529682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-3037826062204441952010-05-17T12:15:57.640-04:002010-05-17T12:15:57.640-04:00Jingle: Thanks so much, and welcome to my blog!
P...Jingle: Thanks so much, and welcome to my blog!<br /><br />Pat: Thanks so much, Pat. I agree, the white is really neat on them...wait until you see my Ibis photos (coming up!)The Retired Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02466803019073952351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-5834269800793112502010-05-17T11:52:47.292-04:002010-05-17T11:52:47.292-04:00Wow! Fantastic photos Joan.
Thanks for the photo t...Wow! Fantastic photos Joan.<br />Thanks for the photo tour. <br />Is there anything whiter, than the white on a gull?Pat Tilletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17699973774273291205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-46469165381246284302010-05-17T10:51:30.755-04:002010-05-17T10:51:30.755-04:00Happy Belated Birthday to your grandson...
lovely ...Happy Belated Birthday to your grandson...<br />lovely post,<br />it is a thrill to see your curious mind and enjoyment for nature.Linda Bob Grifins Korbetis Hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01546696605935159862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-7258632474366008302010-05-17T10:47:14.047-04:002010-05-17T10:47:14.047-04:00DJan: Thanks so much. I always take WAY more photo...DJan: Thanks so much. I always take WAY more photos there than I ever publish. LOL<br /><br />Brian: Thanks! I took another picture of someone's sand castle of one of a male's anatomy, but I thought best not publish that one. ha<br /><br />Rainfield: Oh, how wonderful. They are a gorgeous flower.<br /><br />Bossy: thanks so much...stay tuned, more to come!The Retired Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02466803019073952351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-30814413923270089132010-05-17T10:25:57.026-04:002010-05-17T10:25:57.026-04:00Oh my goodness! These are incredible! Thank you ...Oh my goodness! These are incredible! Thank you so much for sharing these. Love the birds!!Bossy Bettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12568355839499622409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-36586564239357119042010-05-17T10:14:55.542-04:002010-05-17T10:14:55.542-04:00Just want to tell the national flower of Malaysia ...Just want to tell the national flower of Malaysia is the hibiscus, or bunga raya.rainfield61https://www.blogger.com/profile/01334864123466123667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-2226134700557747252010-05-17T10:00:52.503-04:002010-05-17T10:00:52.503-04:00oh wow, you make me miss florida so much...
love ...oh wow, you make me miss florida so much...<br /><br />love the little sand castle...Brian Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722940075884718007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3803801517332763895.post-63768048792378130292010-05-17T09:57:46.769-04:002010-05-17T09:57:46.769-04:00Yes, you're right: the sunset pictures are inc...Yes, you're right: the sunset pictures are incredible. I also love the black capped seagulls. They are cool! I look forward to more pictures, they are always great.DJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.com