Weekend Reflections

I know I posted a picture of this same egret earlier in the week, but this shot seemed so perfect for Weekend Reflections, that I couldn't resist. He seems to be admiring his reflection, but he really has his eye on a tasty snack in the water.

SkyWatch Friday

This lamp post light had just come on as the sun was going down. Linking to SkyWatch Friday.

I have added the second picture to this post today because you may have heard about the horrific events that unfolded yesterday morning on the campus of my beloved alma mater, Florida State University. I am thankful to the FSU Police Department and the Tallahassee Police Department for their quick response and courageous actions that prevented this tragedy from becoming much, much worse than it was.

Great Egret

Stopping to pose for me while looking for some dinner at the edge of Lake Ella. Linking to Wild Birds.

Rusty Bench

This beautiful old bench was for sale outside an antique shop. Linking to Rubbish Tuesday.

Everyone gets thirsty

This fountain located in Cascades Park accommodates adults, kids, and pets. I love the little plaque in front of it.

Weekend Reflections

Blue sky reflected among the lily pads. Linking to Weekend Reflections.

SkyWatch Friday

Autumn sky and the flag framed by palm trees at Cascades Park. Linking to SkyWatch Friday.

French WWII Monument

I had originally planned another post for today, but when I saw Ciel's post over at Versailles Daily Photo yesterday, I changed my mind. As you can see, the markers are quite similar. This one is located near the American Legion Post at Lake Ella. The monument was given to the citizens of Florida from the people of France in 1949 as an expression of gratitude. Following the Allied victory over Germany in 1945, and gifts of food to French citizens by generous Americans in 1948, the French responded with forty-nine rail cars of gifts, one for each state and Washington, D.C. This monument, actually a marker from “Liberty Way” road, was included in the Florida car received on February 11, 1949, by then Florida Governor Fuller Warren. Inscribed on one side of the monument is “MERCI aux Soldats et au Peuple Américains.” The last time I saw this monument, it was plain pink concrete and not that noticeable. It looks to have been recently painted in these bright colors, so now it really stands out.

signs, signs

Since I don't have an electric vehicle to charge, I had to park in a regular spot. Linking to signs, signs.

Veterans Day

Today is Veterans Day here in the U.S. and I am proud to say that my father served in the United States Navy during World War II. I still have his 1944 edition of The Bluejackets' Manual and the Servicemen's World War Map he carried with him during his service.

Get on the bus

This bus makes it easy to give blood. More info right here.

SkyWatch Friday

To see more gorgeous skies from around the world, don't miss SkyWatch Friday.

Good Fences

I'm not sure whether that building is occupied or not, but the fence looks like it is meant to keep people from using the sidewalk and steps leading up to it. Linking to Good Fences.

signs, signs

So many choices to make! This sign is located on the edge of Cascades Park near downtown. Linking to signs, signs.

Rubbish Tuesday

Old Primitive Baptist church building north of Tallahassee. There is a newer version next door. Notice the cemetery in the back. Linking to Rubbish Tuesday.

Korean War Memorial

The Florida Korean War Memorial is located near downtown. Dedicated on December 11, 1999, it is a large semi-circle representing the "Circle of Life". The break at the top of the circle signifies the war's interruption. The broken part of the circle sits on the ground behind it with the names of veterans from Florida who lost their lives in the war inscribed on the inside. For a more complete description of this memorial, go here.

City Daily Photo Theme Day: Landmark

The biggest landmark in Tallahassee is the historic old Florida Capitol building. I took this picture of the dome just as the sun was setting behind it. The first day of the month is Theme Day in the City Daily Photo community. To see other interpretations of this theme from all over the world visit our Theme Day page here.