Nature - Squirrel
A curious squirrel looking at me at a nature park.Notice how the grey squirrel blends in with the oak tree,and the photo composition and contrast.Squirrels…
Nature Photos
A flock of White Ibis birds searching for insects at a Nature Park in Florida.Ibis birds are interesting to watch.They make a clucking noise as…
Brazilian Food
Brazilian snacks, Biscoitos and Guarana sodaat the Brazil US Cultural presentation.Biscoitos are small cookies or crackers.These were a crunchy, salty snack made with yuca.Guarana is…
Soccer
Soccer practice at the Brazil US Cultural presentation.
Coach Alex is showing how to dribble the ball, and run with balance and vision.
He played soccer in…
Brazil Cultural Presentation
A cultural presentation of Brazil by the Cultural Center Brazil USA of Florida.
Adriana Sabino, President and Maria are holding a map of Brazil
and standing next…
Brazil Cultural Presentation
The Brazil-USA Cultural Center of Florida is presenting a Cultural Tour
of the 2014 World Cup Soccer Host Cities.
Photo of the Cultural and Travel information…
Jazz Concert
An outdoor concert by Gold Coast Jazz Society on a sunny afternoon.
Gold Coast Jazz Society is a famous, local band.
They play music from Big Band…
Snow Skiing
FAQ: Does it snow in Florida?
Snow is rare in Florida, but sometimes there is frost / ice on cold winter nights.
There is an occasional light…
Beach + Santa Hat
Happy New Year!
People relaxing at the beach on a sunny day,
wearing a Santa hat and enjoying the holidays.
This year the weather in Miami was warm…
Happy Holidays!
A bright holiday light decoration wishing a Happy Holidays!
Hope everyone has a happy and safe holidays. : )
Holiday Lights
Frosty the Snowman, a Reindeer getting ready for a sleigh ride,
Holiday signs and Palm trees decorated with lights.
This was one of many displays along the…
Boat Parade
A large tour boat cruising down the river at the Boat Parade.
The Ft. Lauderdale WinterFest Boat Parade is a large, colorful event
with boats and…
picGourmet Food Trucks
Gourmet Food Trucks at a Expo in S. Florida.
There were 25 different trucks with a variety of food.
Philly cheese steak sandwiches, hot dogs + sodas,…
picColorful Street Mural
This is one of the most Colorful and Best Murals that I have seen!!
It's located in the Little Haiti neighborhood of Miami,
and shows some of…
picFall leaves + weather
Film photo taken in New England while visiting the Big E Festival,
with one of many colorful trees in the background.
The Big E is a large…
picHappy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Turkey with vegetables and pumpkin pie are the traditional Thanksgiving dinner.
Hope everyone has a happy and safe holiday.
picLake + Boats
People boating in canoes and kayaks on a lake
at a park in Florida.
It was a nice sunny day and people were boating, swimming,
bicycling, hiking,…
picMiami Beach Cafes
Cafes and restaurants along Lincoln Road mall in Miami Beach.
Lincoln Road is a popular, pedestrian mall
within walking distance of the beach and Art Deco…
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picFlamenco show
Ole!
Ana Miranda dancing and finishing a spin
at a Flamenco Cultural show as part of Hispanic Heritage Month.
Flamenco is a traditional style of Spanish music and…
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picNature - Blue Heron
A Blue Heron looking for fish in a river at a Nature Park.
The weather was partly cloudy, but there was a beautiful
reflection on the…
picBoat + Biscayne Bay
A boat and nature islands on a sunny day.
Biscayne Bay is a scenic and popular place
for boating, fishing, picnics and recreation.
Hope everyone has a…
picSunny day at the Beach
A sunny day at the beach with blue sky.
Warm, sunny weather has returned.
People were walking, bicycling, playing volleyball and relaxing
at parks and the beach.
Hope everyone…
picSeagulls at the Beach
Seagulls at the beach on a sunny day.
The water is warm and a clear blue -green.
The Seagulls will walk along the shore and search for…
picNature - Yellow Butterfly
Yellow Butterfly that flies around in circles
drinking nectar from red flowers.
It's a medium size, yellow -green Butterfly
and appears to be a Yellow or Cloudless…
picBoats + Bay
Boats and Biscayne Bay on a sunny day.
People kayaking on the river as fishing boats
head out on Biscayne Bay.
It was a warm, sunny day with…
picSports - Football
September is the start of Football season (College and Pro),
one of the most popular Sports.
Fan Day is an annual event with a team practice,
fan games:…
picSunny day at the beach
People swimming, relaxing and reading a book
at the beach on a bright sunny day.
September is the last official month of Summer.
Every location has its advantages.
The…
picBollywood Indian Dancers
Another good photo of the dancers at the Cultural Festival,
showing some of their hand movements.
They are wearing bright, colorful traditional clothes from India.
The Dancers are:…
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picWindy day at the Beach
A windy day at the beach.
(Ft. Lauderdale)
Today it was a sunny day with a beautiful blue sky
and only a few clouds.
But there still are strong…
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picIndia Cultural Festival
India Cultural Festival
Bollywood Indian Dance Teacher, Geeta Dias
and her beautiful daughter at the Festival.
The India Cultural Festival, Raksha Bandhan
celebrates the friendship of brothers and sisters.
Also…
picBeach walkway
Walkway in Miami Beach with people walking, bicycling,
and relaxing in the shade on a sunny day.
This is one of the walkways to the beach with…
picColorful Buildings
Colorful buildings along Collins Ave. / A1A in Miami Beach.
Miami Beach is known for its architecture and buildings
in bright tropical colors from yellow, orange, green…
picMiami Beach + Art Deco
One of many colorful Art Deco Hotels located on Ocean Drive in Miami Beach, FL.
Miami Beach is known for its Art Deco style architecture and…
picBeach Volleyball
People playing volleyball on a summer afternoon.
You can see the ball in the middle of the photo.
The beach and parks are very popular in Florida.
A…
picNature - Falcon
Photos of a Falcon flying and sitting on top of a light post.
I was walking along the shore of Biscayne Bay, when I heard a…
picSunny day
Boats and Biscayne Bay on a summer day.
There was bright sunny weather
and the water was a beautiful blue color.
The parks and beaches were full…
picAnimal show
Otter John with a red-tail Hawk at an animal show
about the Everglades and its wildlife.
There were several animals from lizards, python and king snakes,
alligator…
picAnimal show, Alligators + Crocodiles
Otter John holding a 3 -4 ft. crocodile at an
animal show about the Everglades and its wildlife.
First he brought a small alligator to show…
picSummer at the Beach
Summer is here and the Beach is a popular place!
Swimming in the ocean can be a fun way to enjoy the summer.
The combination of the…
picSpace Shuttle
The last flight launch of the Space Shuttle is scheduled for Friday,
depending on the weather.
I have seen previous Shuttle launches and toured the Visitor Center.
Hope…
picBeach + Happy Holiday!
A colorful red, white and blue lifeguard stand
and the beach on a sunny day.
I took this photo on a previous weekend
and people were enjoying the…
picScenic river + walkway
River Walk is a scenic walkway along a river in S. Florida.
It's over a mile long with stores, restaurants, trees and benches
along the side.
It's a…
picBollywood dancers + Cultural Festival
Bollywood Indian dancers performing at the International Cultural Festival in Miami.
The Festival was interesting and entertaining
with many cultural exhibits and performances.
The dancers were talented and…
picGiant Puppet Show
Giant Flamingo and Penguin puppets singing and dancing
at the International Cultural Festival.
The show was Mother Goose story style.
Show summary: a Flamingo visits a Penguin family…
picDancers + Shadows
Hip Hop dancers and their shadows performing a fast step dance
at the International Cultural Festival in Miami.
The weather was warm with bright sunlight,
and the fast…
picMiami Beach
Miami Beach and Ocean Drive on a sunny day.
It's a beautiful, scenic place to visit!
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S. Florida is a popular travel destination and
Miami Beach is…
picBiscayne Bay + Summer day
Boats and Biscayne Bay on a sunny day.
Biscayne Bay is a very scenic place
and popular for boating, fishing, picnics and nature photos.
When the weather…
picRaccoon mother + cubs
Nature photo of a Raccoon mother and her cubs by popular demand.
Many of my friends enjoy nature photos.
The young raccoons are playful and act similar…
picLet's Go Heat!
Photo of the Miami Heat Arena
taken at the beginning of the NBA basketball playoffs.
The LED screen is big, you can see it from 2…
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picBright, sunny day!
A bright, sunny day in S. Florida.
"That's a great picture!" a boater told me as I took this photo.
Everyone else was looking straight ahead at…
picWatch your Step!
A big alligator at a nature park.
FAQ: Have I seen an alligator?
A: Yes, sometimes you will see them when hiking
or fishing on a river…
picNature park - Lake + Birds
It was beautiful to see this lake at a nature park!
There were hundreds of birds including Egrets (Snowy, White),
Ibis, Pelicans, Herons (Blue, Green,…
picLatin Dancers + International Festival
Latin Dancers with the group, Venezuela Danza y Tambor
at the International Cultural Festival in Miami.
Latin concerts are fun!
When the music started, the dancers and crowd…
picLatin Dancers + Volunteers
Latin Dancers and volunteers at the International Cultural Festival.
It was an entertaining and good show!
The crowd especially enjoyed it when people
were invited to join the…
picCaribbean Parade
Here comes the Parade!
The Bahamas Junkanoo Shakers marching band has a dynamic sound
with dancers, trombones, horns, drums, hand bells, percussion
and colorful customes.
The band's Goal…
picFood snacks
Food snacks at the International Cultural Festival.
Shish Kebab (chicken and beef skewers) and Arepas
being cooked on a grill.
Arepas are a popular Latin snack.
It's cornbread…
picLatin Dancers + traditional clothes
Dancers with the band, Venezuela Danza y Tambor
at the International Cultural Festival in Miami.
The dancers wore colorful traditional clothes
and were talented and graceful.
It was…
picLatin Concert band
The group, Venezuela Danza y Tambor playing Joropo and Latin folk music
at the International Cultural Festival in Miami.
It was an entertaining and enjoyable show!
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picBeautiful day at the park
It was a beautiful day at the park!
People were walking, bicycling, playing volleyball,
having picnics and enjoying the pleasant weather.
Hope everyone has a happy holiday weekend.…
picNature Photography + Bird's Nest
Lake at a nature park with a bird nest
on top of the wooden pole in the middle of the photo.
There was a pair of Ospreys…
picLake filled with Birds
Lake at a nature park filled with hundreds of birds,
including White Pelicans, Egrets (Snowy + White), Ibis,
Herons (Blue, Green, Tri-color) and Roseated Spoonbills.
It was…
picNature Parks
A Wildlife and Bird sign at a Nature Park in Florida
with a picnic table and oak tree in the background.
The sign describes the different types…
picCountry Music concert + River Fest
The band Shadow Creek playing Country music at River Fest,
celebrating Ft. Lauderdale's 100 year anniversary.
It was an enjoyable Festival with a variety of music,
and…
picGiant Dancing Puppets
Giant puppets dancing with the crowd at River Fest,
a Festival celebrating Ft. Lauderdale's 100 year anniversary.
The Argentinan Shoya stilt puppets were one of many
cultural performaces…
picAlligator wrestling and cultural show
An interesting Alligator wrestling and cultural show by the Seminole Indians.
(Caution - experienced animal handlers only.)
Originally Florida was inhabited by the Seminole, Miccousukee
and other Native…
picFestival Food stands
Food stands and people at River Fest,
a Festival celebrating Ft. Lauderdale's 100 year anniversary.
There was a variety of food stands from:
hot dogs, sausage, barbecue, gyros,…
picIrish Dancers
The group Jimmy Jam Cloggers performing Irish step dances
at River Fest in Ft. Lauderdale.
It was an entertaining show and fun festival !
picBrazilian Capoeira
Action photo of Capoeira athletes performing a series of
fast action spinning kicks at River Fest.
Capoeira is a Brazilian martial art sport that originated from Africa.
It's…
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picMiami Beach
People walking along Lincoln Road mall in Miami Beach
on a sunny weekend afternoon.
It's an open air, pedestrian mall located near the Art Deco area.
There are…
picSpring day at the beach
A sunny, Spring day at Miami Beach.
The weather is warm and mostly sunny.
79 / 65 F (26 /18 C)
Miami Beach is a popular travel destination
with…
picNature photo - Egret
A Great Egret walking and searching for insects.
Egrets are large birds 39" tall, with long white feathers.
They are commonly seen by rivers and lakes,
or…
picNature photo + Blue Heron
A Blue Heron on the branch of a mangrove tree,
watching for small fish.
They're large, colorful birds possible 46" tall, with a long yellow bill.
It was…
picWelcome to Miami Beach!
Welcome to Miami Beach!
It's a beautiful place to visit, but there is almost always
a traffic jam going to the beach.
Miami Beach is rated as one…
picMiami Beach Food Festival
The South Beach Wine + Food Festival in Miami Beach
on a warm, mostly sunny day. (82 F / 28 C)
There are many different food exhibits…
picBiscayne Bay on a sunny afternoon
A small boat on Biscayne Bay on a sunny afternoon.
Miami Beach and Biscayne Bay are a beautiful place to visit!
Notice the colorful buildings and interesting…
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picMiami Beach
Miami Beach on a sunny day.
Today's weather is predicted to be sunny and 79 / 65 F. (26 /18 C)
Next week a cold front is…
picSnow skiing
Photo of me snow skiing in New England
on a previous vacation.
FAQ: Have I seen snow?
Yes I have traveled across the US and seen snow
in…
picLincoln Road mall
Lincoln Road mall in Miami Beach on a sunny afternoon.
It's an open air, pedestrian friendly mall located near Ocean Drive
and the Art Deco area.
There are…
picPelican
A Pelican on the shore of Biscayne Bay in Florida.
I was in the right place at the right time and took this close up photo…
picMiami Beach
Miami Beach is known for its architecture and tropical colors.
The historic Art Deco style Essex hotel is in the middle
and Loews is in the…
vidLatin Concert
S. Florida
Sep. 2010
Traditional music and dance of Latin America
performed by the group Venezuela Danza y Tambor.
Latin concerts are fun and exciting! : )
Hope that you…
vidBeach + Ocean waves
S. Florida
March 2010
Spring is here! : )
The weather was 72 F / 22 C with 2 -4 ft. waves.
It was a beautiful day to walk…
vidBrazilian dance music
Grupo Samba RJ performing dance music
at a Brazilian restaurant in S. Florida.
Tiago is the lead singer, Leo is on the left,
Toco in the middle, Arthur…
vidLatin Concert video
S. Florida
July 2009
Claudia Diez and group Toño 40 playing Latin music.
(Merengue + Cumbia)
Musica con pasion!
Claudia and Luis are dancing in the middle of the…
vidDaniela Mercury Concert sample
Brazilian Festival
S. Florida
March 2009
Daniela Mercury is a world famous Brazilian musician
and gave a fun, high energy show.
There was a large band with multiple drums and…
vidSteel drums music sample
Caribbean Festival
S. Florida
Steel Drum group playing music that is
popular in Florida and the Caribbean.
The music has a happy sound.
Good for dancing or relaxing!
People were dancing,…
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Salsa dance sample
Latin Festival
S. Florida
Sep. 08
Latin group performing advanced Salsa dance steps.
The Salsa "roda" or dance circle
is similar to the American Square dance.
Couples dance together…
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vidBrazilian Jazz music
Phill Fest, Terezinha Valois + band
S. Florida
June 2008
Brazilian-American Phill Fest, Brasileira Terezinha Valois,
and their band played a mix of Brazilian Jazz, Bossa Nova,
Samba, MPB, Pop…
vidFootVolley Tournament
S. Florida
March 9, 2008
Players are warming up for the tournament championship game,
with music playing and the crowd cheering and dancing in the background.
Romario is on…
