South Florida Landscape Photography

A Photo Visit to Zoo Miami

Taken by Lee Smith

I visited the Zoo with my charming wife today. It was a warm September day, so my we decided to rent a Surrey and we had some fun.
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Zoo Miami -Elephants - LSMITH_5954 — Zoo Miami -Elephants – LSMITH_5954

Zoo Miami - A Blue Crowned Pidgeon - LSMITH_5937 — Zoo Miami – A Blue Crowned Pidgeon – LSMITH_5937

Zoo Miami - Rhino - LSMITH_5976 — Zoo Miami – Rhino – LSMITH_5976

Zoo Miami - Lion Cubs - LSMITH_5991 — Zoo Miami – Lion Cub – LSMITH_5991

Zoo Miami - Lion Cubs - LSMITH_5997 — Zoo Miami – Lion Cubs – LSMITH_5997

Zoo Miami - Lion Cubs - LSMITH_6004 — Zoo Miami – Lion Cubs – LSMITH_6004

Zoo Miami - Lion Cubs - 6016 — Zoo Miami – Lion Cubs – 6016

Zoo Miami - Lion Cubs - LSMITH_6066 — Zoo Miami – Lion Cubs – LSMITH_6066

Zoo Miami - Silverback Gorilla - LSMITH_6172 — Zoo Miami – Silverback Gorilla – LSMITH_6172

Zoo Miami - Silverback Gorilla - LSMITH_6190 — Zoo Miami – Silverback Gorilla – LSMITH_6190

Zoo Miami - Silverback Gorilla - LSMITH_6200 — Zoo Miami – Silverback Gorilla – LSMITH_6200

Zoo Miami - Rhino - LSMITH_6326 — Zoo Miami – Rhino – LSMITH_6326

Zoo Miami - African Elephant - LSMITH_6296 — Zoo Miami – African Elephant – LSMITH_6296

Zoo Miami - African Elephant - LSMITH_6284 — Zoo Miami – African Elephant – LSMITH_6284

Zoo Miami - Giraffe - LSMITH_6264 — Zoo Miami – Giraffe – LSMITH_6264

Zoo Miami - Giraffe - LSMITH_6246 — Zoo Miami – Giraffe – LSMITH_6246

Zoo Miami - Zebra - LSMITH_6232 — Zoo Miami – Zebra – LSMITH_6232

Zoo Miami - Silverback Gorilla - LSMITH_6214 — Zoo Miami – Silverback Gorilla – LSMITH_6214

Zoo Miami - Silverback Gorilla - LSMITH_6213 — Zoo Miami – Silverback Gorilla – LSMITH_6213

Zoo Miami - Chimpanzee - LSMITH_6137 — Zoo Miami – Chimpanzee – LSMITH_6137

Zoo Miami - Rhino - LSMITH_5960 — Zoo Miami – Rhino – LSMITH_5960

Zoo Miami - Orangutan - LSMITH_6457 — Zoo Miami – Orangutan – LSMITH_6457

Zoo Miami - Orangutan - LSMITH_6439 — Zoo Miami – Orangutan – LSMITH_6439

Zoo Miami - Orangutan - LSMITH_6436 — Zoo Miami – Orangutan – LSMITH_6436

Zoo Miami - Ringtailed Lemur - LSMITH_6424 — Zoo Miami – Ringtailed Lemur – LSMITH_6424

Zoo Miami - LSMITH_6394 — Zoo Miami – LSMITH_6394

Zoo Miami - Spider Monkey - LSMITH_6342 — Zoo Miami – Spider Monkey – LSMITH_6342

Sunrise in Coconut Grove

Photo by Lee Smith

It was early just be fore dawn on a July 4th. I visited Coconut Grove with my friend Herbert to catch a sunrise. There were cloudy skies and a calm bay.

Coconut Grove - IMG_5674_5_6 — Coconut Grove – IMG_5674_5_6

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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Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park - IMG_4656 — Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park – IMG_4656

Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park - IMG_4686 — Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park – IMG_4686

Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park - IMG_4687 — Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park – IMG_4687

Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park - IMG_4696 — Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park – IMG_4696

Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park - IMG_4700 — Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park – IMG_4700

Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park - IMG_4707 — Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park – IMG_4707

Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park - IMG_0331 — Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park – IMG_0331

Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park - IMG_0343 — Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park – IMG_0343

Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park - IMG_4649 — Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park – IMG_4649

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)

Everglades - Long Pine Key - IMG_0900_1_new — Everglades – Long Pine Key – IMG_0900_1_new

Great White Heron – Key Largo

Photo by Lee Smith

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