South Florida Landscape Photography

Photos of Grand Canyon, Arizona

Photos by Lee Smith

I took a trip with my wife to Arizona in October 2013. The traveled from Phoenix to Page and then to the Grand Canyon. The landscape is spectacular. I could spend months traveling across Arizona photographing every scenic location. My trip to the Grand Canyon was awe inspiring. I captured sunrises and sunsets as well as some time during the day. The cool night air and the warm days made this trip just wonderful. Below are some of my photos of this magical place.

A selfie using a time - Grand Canyon October 2013 — A selfie using a time

Grand Canyon October 2013 - IMG_4968_69_70 — Grand Canyon October 2013 – IMG_4968_69_70

Grand Canyon October 2013 - IMG_4974_5_6 — Grand Canyon October 2013 – IMG_4974_5_6

A Slow Sunrise - Grand Canyon October — A Slow Sunrise – Grand Canyon October – IMG_5031

Sunset - Grand Canyon October 2013 — Sunset – Grand Canyon October 2013 – IMG_4914

Grand Canyon October 2013 - IMG_5380 — Grand Canyon October 2013 – IMG_5380

The Colors of the Canyons - Grand Canyon October 2013 — The Colors of the Canyons – Grand Canyon October 2013 – IMG_5398

Grand Canyon October 2013 - IMG_5420_1_2 — Grand Canyon October 2013 – IMG_5420_1_2

Arlington Cemetery, Virginia

Photos by Lee Smith

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.

President Kennedy's grave site, Arlington Cemetery, Virginia — President Kennedy’s grave site, Arlington Cemetery, Virginia

Edward Kennedy's Grave Site - Arlington Cemetery — Robert Kennedy’s Grave Site – Arlington Cemetery

Robert Kennedy's Grave Site - Arlington Cemetery — Robert Kennedy’s Grave Site – Arlington Cemetery

Joseph Kennedy's Grave Site - Arlington Cemetery — Joseph Kennedy’s Grave Site – Arlington Cemetery

Arlington House - Arlington Cemetery, Virginia — Arlington House – Arlington Cemetery, Virginia

Iwo Jima Monument – Marine Corps War Memorial

A Visit to Washington D.C. Monuments

Photos by Lee Smith

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.

The National Mall - Washington D.C. - IMG_3833 — The National Mall – Washington D.C.

The Lincoln Statue - Washington D.C. — The Lincoln Statue – Washington D.C.

The Vietnam War Memorial - Washington D.C. — The Vietnam War Memorial – Washington D.C.

The Lincoln Memorial - Washington D.C. — The Lincoln Memorial – Washington D.C.

The Washington Memorial - Washington D.C. — The Washington Memorial – Washington D.C.

The Jefferson Monument - Washington D.C. — The Jefferson Monument – Washington D.C.

The Metro - Washington D.C. — The Metro – Washington D.C.

The Department of Commerce - Washington D.C. — The Department of Commerce – Washington D.C.

Waving Flags - Washington D.C. — Waving Flags – Washington D.C.

The Reflection Pond - Washington D.C. — The Reflection Pond – Washington D.C.

The White House - Washington D.C. — The White House – Washington D.C.

The reflecting pool - Washington D.C. — IMG_3806-B&W

A sunrise visit to coastline of Stuart, Florida

Photos by Lee Smith

The House of Refuge at Gilbert’s Bar, Stuart, Florida

Stuart, Fl - IMG_5133_4_5 — Stuart, FL – 5133_4_5

A Colorful Sunrise at Stuart, Fl — A Colorful Sunrise at Stuart, FL – 5139_40_41

Florida's Rugged Coastline - 5150 - Suart, FL — Florida’s Rugged Coastline – 5150 – Stuart, FL

Stuart, FL A Magical Sunrise - 5155 — Stuart, FL A Magical Sunrise – 5155

Stuart, FL - IMG_5200 — Stuart, FL – IMG_5200

Stuart, FL - IMG_5201 — Stuart, FL – IMG_5201

Stuart, FL - IMG_5220_1_2 — Stuart, FL – IMG_5220_1_2

4968-70_Pano Sunrise - Stuart, FL — 4968-70_Pano Sunrise – Stuart, FL

Stuart, FL - 4944_5_6 — Stuart, FL – 4944_5_6

Stuart Sunrise - 5091_2_3 — Stuart Sunrise – 5091_2_3

Stuart, FL - 5109_10_11 — Stuart, FL – 5109_10_11

Stuart, FL - 5115_6_7 — Stuart, FL – 5115_6_7

Kayak Trip in Chokoloskee, FL

Photos taken by Lee Smith

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!