Posted by Viewfinder (Bradenton, United States) on 31 January 2008 in Business & Industry and Portfolio.
One more in old Apalachicola; this time with a touch of vintageness to it. Here's a great ethnic restaurant (Peruvian/Carribbean) two blocks from the waterfront.
We were eating dinner there just before sunset, when I noticed this big river otter bounding from across the street, heading lickety split toward the river.
"Rats! I don't have my camera!" I cried.
Sometimes the best photos just happen unannounced, right in front of you.
So the moral of the story is: Carry your camera with you everywhere, all the time.
Please pray for Bella.
Bella Update: 07/23/08. Wednesday. Another good Bella morning, she is in good spirits, even with they mysterious disappearance of our normally numerous and active neighborhood squirrel population. Maybe "Sheriff Bella" has cleaned out Dodge and sent all those tree-climbing hoodlums packing. Heh.
Bella and I appreciate each of you for caring and praying. Please understand this miracle being prayed for, because although it is day by day, it also may take a bit of time for completion: Bella's battle for life, wellness, and a healed heart isn't a sprint but a long-distance run.
What we have right now are daily blessings: I am prayerfully thankful that her good days may be God's bit by bit miracle that is slowly unfolding.
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haha,but hey looks like you've had a whale of a time!:)
31 Jan 2008 3:12am
Nice B/W!
31 Jan 2008 4:51am
How did I MISS THIS...I adore it!!!
31 Jan 2008 5:28am
Great shot! I always carry my camera with me...but not before much convincing from my boyfriend. All it takes is one shot missed to make you "camera with me at all times" believer!
31 Jan 2008 7:54am
like the sepia tone effect..classic !
31 Jan 2008 8:04am
very nice use of sepia .... that would have been a cool shot of the otter I am sure !
31 Jan 2008 8:53am
Love the sepia tones too... and I also try to always have my camera with me ;)
31 Jan 2008 9:02am
There definitely is a sense of "true" vintageness with this photo with the window signage, pull down shades and projecting sign. Although the string of lights may be a 'giveaway.' :-)
Great composite!
31 Jan 2008 9:10am
You are right about the camera, and you are also right about the vintage look here, félicitations!
31 Jan 2008 9:14am
What a fantasic combo of foods, sadly never tried either but just the thought of it sounds delicious. The sepia treatment really gives a vintage look, a lovely shot. My camera is always with me, (much to my son's embarrasment lol ) I learnt never to leave it at home, after missing some wonderful photo opportunities.
31 Jan 2008 10:59am
Like it in B&W.
31 Jan 2008 11:05am
I have learned that lesson. A few times. :-) Beautifully processed.
31 Jan 2008 11:42am
Amen to that!!!
31 Jan 2008 1:13pm
Great B&W image.
31 Jan 2008 2:14pm
Great processing - really sets a relaxed mood (which sounds like it goes with the place). Good lesson on having your camera - I know I don't want to always look like a tourist but I hate missing good shots!
31 Jan 2008 3:40pm
I love the vintage look on this VF!!! Excellent choice for this image. As to your story? I was sitting on my deck one evening when a fox was trotting through our yard and stopped to have a look see at us.... my camera was in the house. I now usually try to have it on the deck with me when I sit out there. LOL
31 Jan 2008 4:15pm
@amy: Thanks amy. Plus I'm somehow comforted that my missed otter photo op story has a missed fox counterpart story on your end.
Just a brief stop-by to say hi, and WOW, dear VF, I do like the old-world feel to this one. And that lesson is one I certainly empathise with as well. :) Thank you so much too for your very kind thoughts and words at my blog the other day. I very much appreciate them, and have been greatly encouraged. Much blessings to you and yours always too, sir.
31 Jan 2008 6:34pm
@Rebecca: How great to hear from you Rebecca, and to know you're doing well. And thank you for the words of encouragement and friendship. Always friends we'll be, Rebecca! Blessings.
great capture of the moment:)
31 Jan 2008 9:37pm
the b/w does give a "period" feel ...
31 Jan 2008 9:44pm
I like the old feel to the scene. Nice composition and interesting. What a sight to see the river otter. It happens when no camera around. Just like the catching the big one that got away. Great shot here.
3 Feb 2008 11:51pm
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