‘El Cyclon’ – is a whimisical unique looking loft building located in South Beach’s South of Fifth area.
El Cyclon
Miami Beach
The Rainbow
After breakfast we got caught in another rain downpour but we were rewarded with a wonderful rainbow.
It looks like a gateway to Miami 😎
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The Local Dog Park
There are quite a few dog lovers who live in Miami Beach and we also have a number of Bark Parks.
Here are a few furry friends making the most of the sun and green spaces. Not a bad place to exercise and meet the locals!
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Seagulls on the Beach
Sometimes the seagulls on the beach are interested in what you are doing but are still too nervous to really trust you…unless of course you are carrying food and then they suddenly lose all their fear and become your best friend and slightly possessed!
Seagulls in flight
Capturing the Seagulls wing movement
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Trees by the Bay
A selection of trees by the bay that looked interesting in the sunlight. I thought the long grass underneath the trees looked very wispy where the sunshine was coming through.
Trees by the Bay with the sunlight shining through the long grass
Palm Trees by the Bay
The palm tree fronds shelter you from the hot sun.
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Raccoons
Whilst visiting Matheson Hammock State Park, three cheeky Raccoons wandered by to investigate some nearby trash cans.
Raccoons possess amazing dexterity that allows them to open doors, jars, bottles and latches. They are also great climbers, which allows them to better access food and shelter.
Fun Raccoon Facts
- The raccoon’s scientific name, Procyon lotor, means “washer dog” although it is a closer relative to the bear family.
- On the mammal IQ scale raccoons rank higher than cats and just below monkeys.
- The raccoon has the ability to rotate their hind feet a full 180 degrees to allow for their ability to climb down from trees head first.
- The word raccoon, derived from the Algonquin Indian word “arakun” means “he scratches with hands”.
- The baby raccoon’s eyes do not open until 20 days or so after birth. It won’t have rings on its tail, or a mask around its eyes, until it’s older.
Activity: Nocturnal in nature, raccoons are mostly active at night. They are most active in spring, summer and fall, and will sleep in their dens for most of the winter.
Social Interaction: Raccoons are independent after 12 – 14 months of age. Adults live in loose knit communities of 4 – 5 raccoons for better protection against predators.
Communication: Raccoons communicate with each other using over 200 different sounds and 12 – 15 different calls.
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Double
Your twin sisters. Your neighbor’s two poodles. Your vision during a dizzy spell. Your doppelgänger.
Double can be interpreted in many ways. Here’s my take on seeing double.
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Edge and Alignment
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Landscape
Today, let’s walk in the footsteps of masters like Ansel Adams and focus on landscape photography.
Landscapes generally focus on wide, vast depictions of nature and all of its elements, from formations to weather. In this genre of photography, you won’t find much of a human presence: nature itself is the subject.
