South Florida Landscape Photography

Burrowing Owls of Davie – South Florida

A collection of photos of Burrowing Owls in Davie – South Florida

Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park, Tallahassee, Florida

Photos by Lee Smith

These beautiful ornamental gardens were first planted in 1923 by Alfred B. and Louise Maclay after they purchased the property for their winter home. The magnificent landscape is a masterpiece of floral architecture, that feature a picturesque brick walkway, a secret garden, a reflection pool, a walled garden and incredible flowering plants.

The Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park is located in Tallahassee, Florida – .5 miles north of I-10 on U.S. 319/Thomasville Road. Turn west on Maclay Road. The park is a short distance on the right.
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Long Pine Key – Everglades

Photo by Lee Smith

Hoping and waiting to catch the light and clouds just right. On this day, I left my home and saw clouds in the sky – only to arrive at this location to see the skies had completely cleared. I got my camera & tripod setup then waited for the morning glow at Long Pine Key in the Everglades National Park. I took several long exposures and even a few HDR’s as the light brightened on the horizon. Nature’s beauty appears in the moments between light and dark. (3/8/2014)

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Great White Heron – Key Largo

Photo by Lee Smith

A Great White Heron (or Great Egret) taken in Key Largo, Florida

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Sunrise at Dania Beach

Photos by Lee Smith

The morning was dark and overcast. There was barely any wind and the seas were calm. The break in the clouds was enough to display a glow of the sun as it rose in the distance. The colors of the lights ofrom the Fishing Pier restaurant reflected on the surface of the water making interesting images to enjoy. (Click on the photos for a larger view)

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Photos at Coral Cove, Tequesta, Florida

Photos by Lee Smith

The morning was stormy and raining, but we were determined to get some photos after an hour drive to Jupiter. The sun rose behind the clouds – making the sky light up with a strong orange glow. The light rain made the photography difficult having to hold an umbrella in one hand and the camera & tripod in another. (Click on a photo for a larger view)