I’ve picked my top Florida State Parks photos

This is the second year I’ve submitted photos to the Florida State Park photo contest and I’m just as proud of these as I am of last year’s. Also, I think I’ve improved in my photography between the two submissions. First up, here are the 5 pics from 2022…


In 2023, I sent in 12 photos and, to be honest, I had a lot of fun narrowing it down to my favorites from all the parks I’d been to. One thing I think that made a difference… 1. This year I knew there would be a contest, last year I didn’t know. So I think I did better when there was something at stake, something to aim towards. 2. I had more time. In 2022 I had only camped in a handful of parks. In 2023, I went to almost all the parks I’d wanted to visit in Florida.

Here are the 12 I picked to send in for 2023…


I think the website said they’re picking winners in November. I would be surprised and so happy if one of my photos was chosen. Surprised, because I saw a lot of the photos people sent in from the online parks gallery and there are great photographers out there who captured very unique moments. I guess I’ll just have to wait and see, and I’ll say this, too… camping was its own reward for each of the parks I visited. Florida has such beautiful natural settings, I’m just glad I captured a tiny portion of it on camera!

-Out of the Wilderness


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Since 2005, I've called Nashville home. I'm the leader of the pack, which includes a 13-year-old beagle and an 11-year-old blue heeler mix. My days include writing, video editing, and other fun activities. Thanks for checking out my blog, I hope you enjoy it!

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