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Les Bahamas et Key West ne déçoivent jamais. Chaque survol nous offre de nouvelles couleurs, cette zone du globe est une source d’émerveillement sans cesse renouvelée Plongez dans les tons bleus et dans ce ce collage pour en voir encore plus www.esa.int/ESA_Multimedia/Images/2021/09/Florida_Keys_fr...
It has been a while, but the blues of the Bahamas and Key West just never disappoint, seem to change hue on every pass over the area and brighten up our day every time we see them. Bask in the blue tones, and if you want more, there is a mapping too: www.esa.int/ESA_Multimedia/Images/2021/09/Florida_Keys_fr...
Credits: ESA/NASA–T. Pesquet
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SUNSET - Key West Harbor - 11/30/24
Key West, Florida U.S.A. - Florida Keys
Autumn Light '24 - Atlantic Ocean - Gulf
----- Moody Harbor - Dusky Harbor - Moody Harbor at Dusk ----
*[left-double-click for a closer-look - taken from Fort Zachary Taylor]
---------Key West: Far from Normal - Close to Perfect----------
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"A Pirate Looks At Forty" - Jimmy Buffett
www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0W7gXEEbqo
"Margaritaville" - Alan Jackson & Jimmy Buffett
www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4XtBiWgXLE
"It's Five-Oclock Somewhere" - Alan Jackson & Jimmy Buffett
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPCjC543llU
RIP Jimmy Buffett - Passed 9/1/23
My 2024 Key West Slideshow: flic.kr/s/aHBqjBUfUL
Lone Tree at Sunset, Big Pine Key, Florida, USA.
The search for an isolated tree along the Florida Keys finally ended with this spectacular location at Summerland Key.
An image made looking to the south east from the summit of Key View [5185ft] in the Little San Bernadino Mountains, Joshua Tree National Park. The distant stretch of water is the Salton Sea behind the Cottonwood Mountains.
An attempt of high key over exposure of the old pier at Swanage.
Trying the over exposure to blend the sky with the sea to create one backdrop.
The correct exposure with the 10 stop filter would of been 15 sec, but this was exposed at 3 minutes.
Notice the Seagulls on the front posts even during this long exposure.
Baltimore's Key Bridge from Hawkin's Point. Shot with a 1940s Ansco box camera on Fuji Acros 100, developed in New55's R3 Monobath.
Picture taken at Florida Keys, one of my first attempts at HDR. Data was pulled from a B&W RAW file in easyHDR.
Press the key "L" to see full screen size - press the same key again to return to the original size.
The Cosgrove House
Le capitaine Phillip L.Cosgrove, père, commandait le mangrove américain, le premier navire de sauvetage pour venir en aide aux victimes de l'explosion de l'U.S.S. en 1898. Maine dans le port de La Havane. Cette maison, acquise par Cosgrove en 1871, comprend des vestiges de la résidence d'un étage du juge fédéral James Locke. Afin d'accommoder sa famille grandissante, Cosgrove a payé 1 600 $ pour agrandir la maison à 2 1/2 étages. Rénové dans le style néo-grec, il présente un toit à pignon avec des balustres en gabarit et des volutes décoratives au sommet des colonnes carrées. Des adaptations au climat de Key West ont également été incorporées, notamment une citerne sous le plancher avec du poisson pour aider à garder l'eau fraîche et à éloigner les moustiques. Cosgrove a servi dans le service des phares jusqu'en 1906, lorsque son fils, Phillip, Jr., a pris ses fonctions. Trois générations de la famille Cosgrove ont occupé la maison jusqu'en 1947, date à laquelle la maison a été acquise par William Gamble (1916-1976), un bijoutier local et commissaire de la ville de Key West. Après la mort de Gamble, la maison a été transformée en 1978 en complexe hôtelier. La maison Cosgrove reflète le style architectural unique de Conch de Key West et a été inscrite au registre national des lieux historiques dans le cadre du quartier historique de Key West.
Captain Phillip L. Cosgrove, Sr., commanded the U.S. lighthouse tender Mangrove, the first rescue ship to aid victims of the 1898 explosion of the U.S.S. Maine in Havana harbor. This house, acquired by Cosgrove in 1871, incorporates remnants of federal judge James Locke's one-story residence. In order to accommodate his growing family, Cosgrove paid $1,600 to enlarge the house to 2 1/2-stories. Remodeled in the Greek Revival style, it features a gabled roof with jig-cut balusters and decorative scrolls at the tops of the square columns. Adaptations to the Key West climate were also incorporated, including a cistern under the floor with fish to help keep water fresh and keep out mosquitos. Cosgrove served in the Lighthouse Service until 1906, when his son, Phillip, Jr., took over his command. Three generations of the Cosgrove family occupied the house until 1947, when the house was acquired by William Gamble (1916-1976), a local jeweler and Key West city commissioner. Following Gamble's death, the house was converted in 1978 into a resort. The Cosgrove House reflects Key West's unique Conch architectural style, and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places as part of the Key West Historic District.
Key deer (odocoileus virginianus clavium), the smallest of all white-tailed deer, is a subspecies of the Virginia white-tailed deer. These deer inhabit Big Pine Key and various surrounding keys. They are not found anywhere else in the world.
Due to uncontrolled hunting and habitat destruction, their numbers were estimated less than 50 animals in 1940's. With the establishment of National Key Deer Refuge in 1957 and intensive law enforcement efforts, the population has since increased and has now stabilized. The estimated population is approximately 600 deer on Big Pine Key and No Name Key (this does not include other keys in the deer's range).Highway mortality is the greatest known source of deer loss.
The shoulder height of Key deer is between 24-28 inches. Does weigh 45-65 pounds while bucks weigh 55-75 pounds.
Rutting season activities begin in September, peaking in early October and decreasing gradually through November and December. Some breeding may occur as late as February. The gestation period is 204 days with fawns born April through June. At birth fawns weigh 2-4 pounds.
Antlers are dropped February through March, and re-growth begins almost immediately so that by June, bucks with 2-inch stubs are seen. Antler growth is completed by August, and velvet is rubbed and kicked off in early September.
Key deer feed on native plants such as red, black and white mangroves, thatch palm berries and over 150 other species of plants. Key deer can tolerate small amounts of salt in their water and they will also drink brackish water, but fresh water is essential for their survival. They must also have suitable habitat to ensure their future existence.
No records exist documenting the origin of the deer in the keys. It is believed the deer migrated to the keys from the mainland many thousands of years ago, across a long land bridge. As the Wisconsin Glacier melted, the sea rose dividing the land bridge into small islands known as the Florida Keys.
The earliest mention of Key deer is found in the memoirs of Fontaneda, a shipwrecked Spaniard held captive by the local Indians. Records suggest that the deer were found around Key West and were used for food by residents and ship crews alike. Although early records indicated sporadic wider distribution of Key deer throughout the lower keys, current data indicates they occupy a range from Johnson Keys to Saddlebunch Keys.
Very creative title, lol! I'm just not feeling it!!
At the flea market on Friday, instead of making several trips back to the car, and filling it, in traditional "Torrie style", I was good.... I bought one small key... last of the big time spenders, $1. Obviously, I did not need the key, as I have MANY.... but the top was kind of heart shaped, so I liked it. I had an idea for it (like SO many of the things in boxes in my garage, basement, attic... and just about every other room in the house... ) "I have an idea" is generally a prelude to a compulsive hoarding adventure... but as I said... I was good. One key. Little does my sister know that the idea involves HER talents and not my own. We'll see if she goes for it. And then.... I will be off on an adventure to acquire every key within driving distance... because that is how it's done! *sigh* (Hopefully I can remember where I put the ONE KEY that I'm starting with!)
In the meantime, my weekly horroscope, after telling me that there will be conflict between home life and work life and work will win (also, not a surprise!) is telling me....
You will also meet a new friend, probably someone artistic and talented. This introduction might be to a group that is related to the arts, the entertainment world or show business. It's fun stuff! This is an interesting week!
A fun and interesting new week and an artistic new friend.... Bring it on!