To say Myakka River has a few alligators would be like saying Washington has a few dirty politicians. Hi there, I’m Ben, and I rather swim naked with steaks tied to my arms and legs in a lake full of gators who haven’t eaten in 7 days than rub elbows with a Washington politician. *snapsContinue reading “Chomp, Chomp! The Gators of Myakka River State Park”
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Deer of Payne’s Prairie Preserve State Park
The first stop on a trip around Florida (again! Here’s a recap of a different trip around the state) is Payne’s Prairie Preserve State Park just south of Gainesville. The park is known for its wild horses, bison, and alligators, some of which I saw with my own eyes (never saw bison, though). But thereContinue reading “Deer of Payne’s Prairie Preserve State Park”
Alligators at Florida Caverns State Park
Yet another first for my camping excursions, this time setting up at Florida Caverns State Park in the panhandle of the sunshine state. Obviously, the big draw is the caverns (which are beautiful and worth the price of admission), but in the few days I camped, I sort of had the hankering to take picsContinue reading “Alligators at Florida Caverns State Park”
Latest Photos on Fine Art America
Hello there! My name is Ben. I appreciate you coming by today and if you’re new to the blog site, I post every day at 1pm central. You might think it’s hard to come up with things to write about in order to post daily, and you’re right. But even with quantity, I try hardContinue reading “Latest Photos on Fine Art America”
I don’t always wake up early, but when I do…
…it better be for a good reason! For the past couple of mornings I decided to wake up to take photos. One morning was a sunrise. The next, I couldn’t see the sun at all because of the fog. Crazy how different the photos are, and what I was interested in each morning. The morningContinue reading “I don’t always wake up early, but when I do…”
Out of the Wilderness 