Palm Trees Silhoutte
Redwing Backbird Takeoff
The Posing Black Skimmer
The Egret
Black Skimmer
OSPREY SNACK TIME
PAST BACKROADS TRAVEL PHOTOS
During this stay at home issue here in Florida I have spend time working on past photos. Below is a collection of just few of the places we have visited over the past years. In most cases I have provided information on camera and setting. If you have any questions or comments please fell free to post below. We will try to answer any questions you may have. These sunflowers are located on the grounds of Shawnee Mission Park in Kansas. Captured this shot using the Sony A7M3 with the Sony FE 16-35mm F4.0 ZA OSS Lens.Shot at 1/1250 sec at f/4.0 ISO 100 handhels. Post processing with Aurora HRD…
2021 SENIOR DISCOUNTS AT RESTAURANTS
Since folks are starting to travel again I though it was time to repost this list of senior discounts. Also note all places may not be open in all locations. When we travel, we are always looking for good food at a discount! Saving money on food means more days on the road! Our friends @theseniorlist reached out to all national restaurant chains to survey about available senior discounts. Be aware that some of the discounts noted are offered by franchise owners in local markets. As such, the senior discounts can vary and change without notice. Our thanks to The Senior List for allowing us to reprint their findings. 2021 List…
GRAND CANYON VISITORS CHANGES YOU NEED TO BE AWARE OF
An afternoon view of the Grand Canyon in Arizona April 2018. In April 2018 we spend a number of day in the Grand Canyon in Arizona. Did a lot of hiking and of course photographing the area. But that was a different time as there was no Covid-19 in the spring of 2018. The below is from the National Park Service website: South Rim is Open – North is Rim Open – Desert View is Closed – Monday October 12, 2020 NOTE: SR 64 between Cameron, AZ & the East Entrance to the park at Desert View, is CLOSED. You must use the S. Entrance near the town of Tusayan, AZ…
EVENING VIEW AT HORSESHOE BEND
Horseshoe Bend (Click on photo to view full size) Horseshoe Bend located in Page, Arizona is a horseshoe-shaped incised meander of the Colorado River. Was able to capture this early evening shot during our visit to the area in April 2018. After you park your car it’s about 1.5 mile round trip walk to view the river.The parking area is located just off U.S. Route 89 within southwestern Page. Things have changed since our visit in 2018 as there is now a fee to park your car. Horseshoe Bend Fees are as follows: Motorcycle: $5 Car or RV: $10 Commercial Van/Bus: (Passenger Capacity up to 14) $35 Commercial Bus: (Passenger…