This was a very humbling experience where I felt deep sorry and emotions while I spent time exploring the Arlington Cemetery. There is a high degree of respect and honor felt and displayed. Not only by how the well the grounds are maintained but by the very people that visit this National Landmark. Watching the changing of the guard at the Unknown Soldier’s Tomb was a dedicated display of how serious those on duty here take their responsibilities. The thousands of tombstones lining the landscape seem endless. All those brave men and women that gave their lives so this country can pursue it’s freedoms – seems that this country paid a very high price to see our country as it is today.
Arlington Cemetery, Virginia
Arlington Cemetery, Virginia
Arlington Cemetery, Virginia
Arlington Cemetery, Virginia
Arlington Cemetery, Virginia
Arlington Cemetery, Virginia
Words by President Kennedy
President Kennedy’s grave site, Arlington Cemetery, Virginia
Robert Kennedy’s Grave Site – Arlington Cemetery
Robert Kennedy’s Grave Site – Arlington Cemetery
Edward Kennedy’s Grave Site – Arlington Cemetery
Joseph Kennedy’s Grave Site – Arlington Cemetery
Arlington Cemetery, Virginia
Arlington Cemetery, Virginia
The Unknown Soldier’s Tomb
Arlington Memorial Amphitheater
Arlington Memorial Amphitheater
Arlington Memorial Amphitheater
VSS Main Memorial that sunk in 1898 – Arlington Cemetery, Virginia
A trip to Washington DC is like a trip back into history. Each monument brings it’s own set of stories and events in the history of the United States of America.
Traveled to Chokoloskee, FL to take a kayak tour with my friend Don McCumber from the Everglades Area Tours company. The area is alive with beauty and it is vast. An August trip does have a few set backs as far as heat and the mosquitoes, but if you plan carefully it is all doable. We traveled a few miles from the Everglades Area Tours store back to 41 to a location called Turner River where there is a secluded boat launch. We loaded our two man kayak and set off on our short trip as we traveled a few miles down stream through the tree lined river shores and the Mangrove Tunnels that opened to a sea of sawgrass. It was a very comfortable trip on this day with a small breeze, but in some areas there were fierce mosquitoes & slow branches almost blocking our path. My guide, Don, knew exactly what to do and how to travel through the dense areas. I sat up front and was taking photos as Don paddled guiding us over the river. It was an awesome area full of beauty. I saw many birds and only one small alligator, but in the beginning of the morning we heard the growling of the larger Everglages gators as they were waking up. I look forward to doing another Kayak trip – the Team at Everglades Area Tours were awesome – I rented my kayak, vest and paddle from them as well. Contact the Everglades Area Tours to arrange a kayak tour, they have plenty to choose from!
Got up at 4 am to visit a special place to photograph – Hutchinson Island, Stuart, FL. A favorite location due o the shoreline of Anastasia Limestone formations. The limestone formations run along the east coast of Florida from Palm Beach to St Augustine. The make a beautiful foreground for any photographer.
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