When we drove to the Gulf Coast last week, we took our picnic lunch to Felburn Park. More info HERE.
It's a state park and one of our favorites here in Florida.
And after we ate, we walked
the trail to Phil's Lake.
Then we spent some time looking out at the Cross Florida barge canal.
It was too hot to be out for very long. It was still in the 80s but the humidity was very high and there wasn't much of a breeze. No problem with bugs or flies here thankfully!
I'm generally a happy person and it's not unusual for me to laugh out loud.
And I had a lot to laugh about!
The Striped Mullet or "jumping mullet" were putting on a show.
More info HERE!
Hey! I think I see one over there!
And there's TWO!
It was funny to see them jump out of the water but it was just as funny to try to photograph them.
When you saw one jump, it was too late to focus in and take a shot.
So all of our photos were lucky shots!
We saw lots of beautiful wildflowers
and this amazing Mississippi Kite!
Mississippi Kite perched in a tree.
And then we saw each other too.
But don't ZOOM in so much!
Give me a minute to 'strike a pose' next time!
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39 comments:
...fabulous images of the fish.
i love laughter too and this is all funny. the fish are hilarious and super shots and that kite is stunning, never seen one before. what a great fun day. the roofers are making noise on the roof for our PHUN DAY
Oh, a new park for us to visit!
Thank you for the beautiful images. Of course, all those jumping mullet have made me hungry. Grits and tomato gravy. Hushpuppies. Now you've done it.
Great shot of the Mississippi Kite! They don't usually show up in our area.
Enjoy the new week!
Beautiful photos. Glad you had hiking fun.
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Wow! 'Fish are jumpin' ~ love those photos and other photos are great too ~ stay cool ~
Trying to see the good in each moment,
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Thanks for sharing these wonderful pictures. You really are showing us a different Florida from the better known parts. I love, love, love the the jumping fish. It would have made me laugh too.
Those jumping fish would have been quite a surprise for anyone. You did get some lucky good shots.
What a beautiful spot for a picnic. That jumping fish was a wonderful and serendiptous capture!
I think I saw a fish jump once decades ago. I must not go to the right lakes! Great photos
ooooh how fun, lunch and a show and a picnic is the best!!
awesome captures!!
Oh those exotic looking flat-ish purple wild flowers! Soooo pretty.
With age, humidity takes its tole on me. It grew and grew, so that now, when a certain amount of humidity has arrived, I begin to feel as if I can not breathe. And that is very unpleasant.
That is when we have to turn on the A/C units.
Glad we have it but dislike having to close house up.
So, I'd not be a happy camper, living where you have to have A/C going all the time.
You love where you live and I love where I live. That is, I love the 4 seasons. I do not love the horrid Liberal Political atmosphere and etc.
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Love all the wonderful pictures. You always get the most amazing shots. Oh a picnic at a lovely park sounds so delightful. I keep saying that when the weather cools up....whenever that is....that Marty and I going to fix an old fashion picnic and hit a trail some where and enjoy. Hugs and blessings, Cindy
Cool captures of the jumping fish. I love the flowers and the photos of you and your hubby. Take care, have a great week ahead.
How fun! What beautiful wildflowers. Oh, and the fish!!! Too funny!!! Thank you for bringing a smile to my day!
Blessings!!!
That Mississippi Kite is BEAUTIFUL! Wow! Looks like a fun hike. I applaud you for getting out in spite of the heat. Thanks for sharing!
A jumping fish!! The kite photos are so wonderful. I can easily see why that state park in your favourite. Great place for a picnic too.
-Soma
Oh how wonderful!! To actually capture those flying fish in action is really neat! You did great!! And I love that both you and your hubby are taking pictures of each other! I didn't know he took pictures too! Do you ever post any of his, or does he do his own blog or something? That's neat. I love the flowers, and the Mississippi Kite too. We used to have a family of them here before our big tall dead pine trees fell down. They perched up in the top of them, but haven't seen them since the trees came down. I guess they found another place to perch! Great photos!!
I have always found Mississippi Kite to be an exceptionally elegant bird, all kites in fact. Sadly we don't have any here.
How fun to watch those fish. Good job on catching the lucky shots.
Love the purple flower in the collage of wild flowers. That is so unique. I've never seen anything like it.
what a great walk and to capture the flying fish was amazing.
Fish splashing water are fabulous photos. Glad bugs not a problem
The flying fish is funny and you shot fantastisc captures. I enjoyed your Post. The nature around is wonderful.
These jumping fish are really beautiful.
Greetings Irma
Dearest Diane,
I have to LOL, too - my husband and I call taking pictures of each other "The Empire Strikes Back" ;-) ... And your flying fish photo campaign reminds me of my attempts to photograph a common swift in Mallorca or to get at least ONE clear photo of the MANY of these birds that flew overhead. In any case, I can well imagine that it was a great show by the mullets! And the Mississippi Kite is a wonderful sighting, too. I also envy you a bit because you include passion flowers and lantana in your WILD FLOWERS. Here they are potted plants that cannot overwinter outdoors. (But who knows, climate change will probably change THAT too...)
Hugs and all the best,
Traude
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That fish is worth laughing over! I'd laugh when I'd missed shot #10. I've missed so many birds, too!
(ツ) from Jenn Jilks , ON, Canada!
Those fish made quite the splash. It is definitely too hot to walk outside here right now and looks like August is going to continue in the 90s. Have a wonderful day. xo Laura
I loved seeing the jumping fish and beautiful wildflowers in your photos, Diane! This lake area looked like a wonderful place to hike.
I try to stick to the shade when walking in summer. Well done you especially with the hunidity. Thank you for taking us along. Cold and wet here, much more condusive to walking for me. Stay safe, and enjoy your week.
Cool shot of the jumping fish. All the photos are lovely
Diane - when we lived in Florida, I remember people feeding huge schools of mullet - they would thrash around in the water, competing for the food. I don't recall ever seeing them jump. That purple flower is so unique! Thanks for linking to Mosaic Monday!
I love being able to tag along on your hikes and walks. But even more I am delighted that you are so healthy and able to do this what a joy! Good health is a treasure and a true blessing.
The Mississippi Kite is so pretty. Kind of looks like an Eagle. And I love those purple wild flowers. Have never seen anything like them before. They're so interesting and exotic looking. That was cool for you to see the flying fish too!
~Sheri
aww.....
excellent photos of "jumping mullet"
OH I'm so sorry you missed a lot of the mullet shots (I call them flying fish, although I know that is another fish altogether). *And* of course I'm joking because you got the lovely flowers and the absolutely wonderful kite shots, and the lovely people -- who cares about the fish. Plus you made me laugh thinking about taking pictures of where the mullet used to be! (I have SO many pictures of the Lake we used to live on here when I was trying to get pictures of pie-billed grebes. They always dived just as I snapped. (Somehow more disappointing than missing mullets ;>)/ Thanks for the beauty and the laughs.
Me alegra saber que eres feliz. Tus fotografías están preciosas. Besos.
I love all those leaping fish!
Wow the pic of water splash!!!! fast shutter speed! I have one of those flowers. It is headed back to 100 next week but mercifully a slight break today at 78 because it was cloudy. Lots of bugs here in Colorado!
I could see how difficult it is to capture these jumping fishes in action. During a few backwater boat rides, I saw fish jumping over. The lake is stunning in its embrace of greener environs. Great kite capture! Have a wonderful weekend.
Nice outing you had. Those jumping fish are hilarious.
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