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Summer Snapshots

August 28, 2025 at 8:00 am

Almost all my photos are taken with an iPhone camera, but I have been mixing it up lately with my new digital camera. These three photos were taken on a recent vacation with my Kodak PIXPRO FZ55, and no filters have been applied. The first two were taken in downtown Port St. Joe, and the third one in Cape San Blas.

I can't put my finger on it, but they just have a different vibe than iPhone photos. Part of me wants to switch over permanently, but I'm not ready yet. For now I'll continue taking pictures with both. Hope you enjoyed these.

Heron

August 27, 2025 at 1:57 am

Posted in: Florida

We went for a walk this evening in and around Rosemary Beach, and not only was the shelling excellent, there was a beautiful heron wading in the Gulf.

I also tried to take a nice photo of this little Old Florida concrete block beach bungalow to honor its memory before it gets torn down and replaced with another beachside megamansion. There are only a few of these gems left in Inlet Beach!

The seashell photo was taken with my iPhone, the rest with my Kodak PIXPRO FZ55.

Sea Captain

August 24, 2025 at 11:58 pm

Posted in: Florida

In Seaside there is a gorgeous lavender house on 30A with a fun little detail...

A statue of a sea captain wearing a yellow raincoat, looking out towards the water.

The first two photos I took today with my Kodak PIXPRO FZ55. The third one I took with my iPhone last year.

John Hancock

August 24, 2025 at 8:00 am

Posted in: Chicago

They recently changed the name, but to me this iconic building will always be the John Hancock.

On a clear day it's a landmark that can be easily seen from Lincoln Park.

I always enjoyed randomly catching a glimpse of it while out and about in the city.

Hands down my favorite modern skyscraper in Chicago!

Orange A-Frame

August 19, 2025 at 1:30 pm

Posted in: Florida

When I first laid eyes on this beautiful orange A-Frame beach house a few years ago with the full moon rising behind it, it was love at first sight.

As the months went by, I kind of turned into half a stalker, swinging by whenever I was in the area just to take a quick look. This next photo is available on Pixels.

Looking pretty on a cloudy day. That fish sign mounted on the front has so much personality.

Here is my most recent photo taken earlier this month with my Kodak PIXPRO FZ55, no filter.

The old hand-painted VRBO sign they used to have on the left has been replaced by something more professional-looking.

I've checked out the interior photos on their listing and it's very fun. There are multiple balconies and a nice back deck. No pool, but you're literally steps from the gulf. Might have to book a staycation!