Author: Michael Mellen

My Trip to Virginia

Part One of Two Last week we loaded up the camper and made a trip to Richmond, Virginia to see our son. We weren’t able to stay at our usual campground because they didn’t have vacancy for the days we needed.  I was fortunate enough to find a campground not too far away in Petersburg. …


My Latest Trip to the Beach

A Trip to Marineland, Florida I love the beach!  As I stand here along the ocean’s edge, I can smell the salty sea air, feel a cool breeze blowing and hear the sound of the waves crashing onto the shore.  I can see the endless sea in front of me and the colorful clouds above…


Juniper Springs | Ocala National Forest

Fern Hammock Spring I am currently working on a series of the Ocala National Forest. We took a day trip to the Juniper Springs Recreation Area with the intent to photograph Fern Hammock Spring. Fern Hammock Spring IImage 616 The little bridges and boardwalks in this park have fallen into disrepair and many of the…


The Magical Light of Twilight

Sunrises and sunsets are usually associated with the warmer color hues of red, orange, and yellow. Often it is the best time to photograph landscapes. However, the twilight hour offers a different and unique opportunity. Twilight is usually associated with the cooler colors hue of blue, violet and cyan. “Twilight Beach”Image 614 The quality of…


Palatka – Images of a Florida Town

­­The city of Palatka is the county seat of Putnam County, Florida with a population of 10,446 according to the 2020 census. The formal boundaries for the City of Palatka encompass a land area of 8.53 sq. miles and a water area of 0.56 sq. miles. Clock Tower and St Johns River The original Native…


Photography Close to Home

I usually go out and drive to the beach, the lake, or the Ocala National Forest to do a little photography but never would I think about photographing anything here at home. Last night I went for a little walk down the road and noticed that the wild plum trees were in full bloom. It…


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