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Early Summer Travels

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 07/04/2023 8 Comments

My awe is continuously appreciative of my surroundings.

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Nicodemus, KS, 2023

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 05/27/2023 3 Comments

African American families stayed in the area, settling on farms in the surrounding township.

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2020, MN, ND, Harvest Hosts and destinations.

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 03/24/2023 1 Comments

Six other RV'ers arrived and we closed down the tasting room.

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My Valentine’s Day love letter.

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 02/14/2023 0 Comments

Happy Valentine's Day.

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Bonnieville Salt Flats

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 04/12/2022 2 Comments

Experiencing a unique beauty during a different season.

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Back on the road

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 08/05/2021 3 Comments

Twenty-four to thirty-six hours later, I was anxiously anticipating my travels

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Wilderness presidential resorts

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 06/24/2021 1 Comments

https://videopress.com/v/ZaXotDFn?preloadContent=metadata Wilderness Resorts Video My current location allows me access to the Appalachian Mountains to the West for overnight backpacking and day hikes.To the East are the Eastern shores of…

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PCT 2019 people and animals

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 09/01/2019 4 Comments

Among the thousands of people hiking the Pacific Crest Trail in 2019, there are also animals, and photographer, Andrew Burns. He is not hiking the trail, but he is developing a…

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“New camera begins with Texas Bluebonnets.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 04/22/2019 15 Comments

Writing, reading, mountain biking, and fishing, be patient daddies got a new toy!

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“Photography.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 04/15/2019 2 Comments

This past February I attended the Key West Photo Festival with other photographers from around the US who broaden my knowledge and inspired my soul for the creative art. For…

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“My nomadic travel origins,”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 01/02/2019 4 Comments

One aspect I thought of was my self-diagnosis of having a hyperactive personality with a dose of attention deficit disorder. :-)

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“Fellow World Travelers.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 12/25/2018 4 Comments

It is always great meeting fellow travelers who seek nomadic adventures as we are a unique tribe of people whose experiences of the open road brings joys to our hearts.

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“Their love is with me forever.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 11/06/2018 8 Comments

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fpR07wwpS4 I recently viewed the movie trailer "Green Book" scheduled for November 21, 2018, release in the US, and it triggered my thoughts about my travels across the US during…

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“Hiking and Backpacking Fears.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 10/08/2018 4 Comments

On many occasions, my family and friends have voiced their concerns about me backpacking or hiking into the forests and deserts. They fear for my safety of everything and anything…

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Regular routine?

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 09/20/2018 1 Comments

For the past several months, I have struggled with a writing routine as I traveled but, summer has eased into autumn, and I draw inspiration from quotes, by Gustave Flaubert.…

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“A National Parks Geek.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 09/06/2018 3 Comments

It was a day after the American Labor Day holiday and the unofficial end of summer. But more importantly for me, it is the demographic transition of the US National…

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Traveling soothes the soul.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 09/03/2018 8 Comments

Recently while I was touring and photographing the West Rim Drive of Crater Lake in Oregon, I met a New Zealander in his late twenties, and a 66-year-old couple all…

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“Pacific Crest Trail Days.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 08/31/2018 8 Comments

The Pacific Crest Trail Celebrated 50 Years as A National Scenic Trail of 2,650 miles from the California Mexican border to the Washington State, Canadian Boarder. It normally takes…

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“Chipmunks Everywhere!”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 08/30/2018 3 Comments

I was taking a short day hike around the campground in Collier Memorial Park in Oregon when I met another camper/traveler and our conversation turned to current events. It was…

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“Travel dreams crossing the U.S.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 08/15/2018 11 Comments

Monarch Pass, on route 50, in Colorado, at over 12000 feet above sea level. It has been a little over a month since I last posted a blog simply…

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“New tent and picturesque islanding camping in Vermont.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 07/11/2018 9 Comments

During the last couple of years, I have traveled mostly in the western US and back home to my much beloved Florida beaches and the Florida Keys, I have seen…

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“Meteor Crater.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 05/28/2018 4 Comments

Many things in life are comfortable assumptions, like night or day, green light or red light, and a massive crater in the middle of a desert created by a meteor.…

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“2018 Overland Expo West.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 05/27/2018 4 Comments

I attended the 2018 Overland Expo West gathering that brought people together from around the world to Fort Tuthill County Fairgrounds in Flagstaff AZ. This event is organized for anyone…

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Arizona’s Route 89A, a scenic drive.

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 05/25/2018 10 Comments

Everyone who visits Arizona always recommends the Grand Canyon and their next recommendation is usually the city of Sedona AZ to see the picturesque red mountains surrounding the town. Many…

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“Petrified Forest National Park.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 05/15/2018 14 Comments

Oh yes, the Petrified Forest National Park has been on my must-visit list for years, and my recent scenic drive tour has only conjured up plans for a re-visit to…

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“Time to return to the trails.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 03/16/2018 4 Comments

As the days of March wind down and I continue editing, re-editing and repeating the process of my short stories. The recent cold weather in Southwest Florida provoked a wrinkle…

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“A Grey Nomads Gap Years.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 03/02/2018 7 Comments

My plan for the day was to set up somewhere along the beach to write and read all day on a picnic bench under a shelter looking out onto the…

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“Valentines Day of love”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 02/14/2018 4 Comments

Well, it has come around again the commercially celebrated Valentines Day of love. It is the erotic, exotic, enticing, inspirational day for the expression and confession of love for one…

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“Silent bliss without a compass.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 12/19/2017 12 Comments

I hiked a trail without a compass within the Prehistoric Trackways National Monument in the Robledo Mountains of Doña Ana County, New Mexico. The area is located at an elevation…

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“Temporary photos.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 11/13/2017 4 Comments

Landscape photography changes minute to minute, hour, by hour and daily at the White Sands National Monument in New Mexico. In these photographs, I capture a temporary moment in time, that are…

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“Inflated elastic beauty.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 10/11/2017 4 Comments

The elastic balloons cover the grounds as far as the eye can see. Ground crews hold lines as the balloons are inflated reaching heights towering towards the sky. Thousands of…

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“Fashionable Beauty.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 10/10/2017 3 Comments

Hiking a forest or desert trails with only the sounds of your footsteps crunching the ground quiets your soul to experience a believable sense of silenced spiritual connection. Natures natural…

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“Hiking a slot canyon.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 10/02/2017 21 Comments

Ever since I viewed photos of slot canyons in Utah's Zion National Park, I have dreamed of hiking within the vertical rock walls reaching towards the sky allowing glimpses of…

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Leaf, needles, and a forest.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 09/23/2017 6 Comments

Hiking the trails within the National Parks, National Forest, and National Conservation Areas can produce a feeling of irrelevancy for whatever is going on in the world. Standing motionless staring…

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“An iconic American road.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 09/19/2017 3 Comments

I was traveling south along Nevada route 95 when I wandered into Las Vegas to visit family and to check out Red Rock Canyon Conservation Area. When I told my uncle…

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“Elevating my knowledge of West Wendover NV.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 09/06/2017 6 Comments

My travel mission was set to photograph the Bonneville Salt Flats with a refuel top off in the town called West Wendover, NV en-route to Reno NV. However, it's been my custom…

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“Structure,”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 09/05/2017 4 Comments

The structure of nature can sometimes have no structure at all. The Bonneville Salt Flats white sands are a living sight to witness. The white sands distinguish no structure, only…

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“I am Pricelessly, Critical, to Continue.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 09/03/2017 10 Comments

My last posting "Enamored with nature," apparently was my 1000th blog post on Wordpress. :-) My priceless blog life began 2013 when I signed up for a Wordpress site, but…

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“Enamored with Nature.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 09/03/2017 12 Comments

After viewing and capturing photos of the natural beauty in Yellowstone National Park, I found the Flagg Ranch Campgrounds located along the John D Rockafeller Parkway in between Yellowstone National…

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“Travel reflections in a Cody Wy Walmart lot.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 08/29/2017 4 Comments

Some retirees try to recall memories and thoughts of their adolescent and childhood years. If they are able, they spend the second chapter of their lives fulfilling those dreams of…

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“My Homage to Travel Dreams.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 08/28/2017 8 Comments

A retiree who accepts their status will become a happier person going forward into the second chapter of their lives. While many retirees remain in their past, never reflecting on…

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“Unfurl and Synchronized Traffic.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 08/27/2017 3 Comments

Depending on where you live planning a trip from your home to travel across town can easily be accomplished depending on where you live. In the major metropolitan cities…

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Buffalo Bill Cody Dam

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 08/25/2017 2 Comments

Photos of the impressive Buffalo Bill Dam.

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“Corners and Sunflowers.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 08/23/2017 10 Comments

Traveling through Cody Wyoming I was able to satisfy the Wordpress photo challenge which asks for corners and intersections. This old red barn projects exceptional corners intersecting and surrounded by Sunflower circles.…

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“Ooh, Shiny spot in the sky.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 08/22/2017 5 Comments

Millions of people gathered in the major location around the continental United States to witness a solar eclipse at varying degrees. I was fortunate to see two sunset and sunrises…

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“Focus.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 06/17/2017 8 Comments

This week's photo challenge is titled "Focus, " and the photo I have submitted has several items of in and our of focus. The primary object, the bridge, with the…

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“Earth Day Sunsets.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 04/23/2017 11 Comments

As the sun sets on another yearly earth day celebrations around the world including protests marches to bring attention to climate change. One fundamental aspect that will never change is…

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“Dense.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 04/04/2017 5 Comments

The density within a photograph can capture and reveal woodland landscapes, a field of flowers or a large school of fish. My photos encompass multiple items within its landscape. The…

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“The Roads Taken.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 03/17/2017 2 Comments

The photos of the roads I have taken vary widely from Aligator Alley near the Florida Everglades to the Alaska Highway, interstate 70 in Utah, Wyoming, Nebraska and the…

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“Path.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 12/26/2016 9 Comments

The paths of life eventually cross bridges either by foot or bicycle. Wordpress weekly photo challenge.

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“Two, Gulf of Mexico morning horizons.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 12/11/2016 13 Comments

The Gulf of Mexico has two horizons for me as seen from Galveston Texas sunrise December 2016, windy cold. Fort Myer Florida November 2015 sunset, lazily warm. Sunrise or sunset each has…

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“Mythical.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 12/06/2016 6 Comments

Some things in life can become mythical within my thoughts. My hiking experiences encompass several decades as a Boy Scout, hiking trails in middle and southern Missouri. To becoming a…

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(Photo Challenge) “Relax.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 12/04/2016 8 Comments

A relaxing hike in the Sonoran Desert will bring you peace, and tranquility while viewing the beauty of nature's landscapes. Below, I have listed facts about the Saguaro Cactus in found…

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2016 International Balloon Fiesta

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 10/09/2016 7 Comments

I realize it has been 9-days of daily balloons sightings as they rose into the morning sky. Ok, not every day, because some morning were too cold for me, and…

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“Animals.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 10/06/2016 1 Comments

This week, look to the bond between human and animal for inspiration. I draw my inspiration of animals in the form of respect. I capture my photos from a…

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“Graceful.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 10/01/2016 9 Comments

Graceful is the word I use to describe Hot air balloons lifting off the ground into the early morning blue sky at the 45th International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta, in…

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What I do and how I travel

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 09/30/2016 12 Comments

It is an amazing how little has changed in my life since leaving Southwest Florida. I still wake up most times before 5:00 and 6;00 am with thoughts and ideas…

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Migrating Settlers & Rv’ers

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 09/29/2016 4 Comments

Just like the early settlers who migrated west walking 20oo-miles, there is a current migration of travelers in recreational vehicles who criss-cross the US, Canada, and Mexico.…

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“Hiking.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 09/21/2016 9 Comments

As a young Boy Scout, I hiked and camped a lot which is my outdoors foundation that lives on within me to this day. I now intermix photography, some video and…

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“Perplexed, zing.”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 09/15/2016 6 Comments

It is early in the morning a half hour before the sunrises as I walk along a hiking trail to capture photos of mother nature, starting her day. This September morning,…

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Stump

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 09/14/2016 0 Comments

The daily word prompts ignite my imagination of times in my life. The word "stump" has me reflecting on the stump-grinder, I rented to remove two tree stumps from my…

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Radical Moose Encounter

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 09/13/2016 10 Comments

What would be the radical experiences to capture morning photos of the sunrise at a place called Silver Lake at Brighton Utah, 8000 feet above sea level? I never thought…

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Happy Birthday US National Parks

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 08/25/2016 0 Comments

Today the US National Parks celebrate their 100th centennial. Yes, being 100 is cool when you have the gorgeous historic beauty surrounding you when you are a Park Ranger. The…

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Full Moon thoughts

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 08/19/2016 2 Comments

Photographing the western plains with clear, unobstructed views provides spectacular visuals especially the night of a full moon at sunset. As the sun descends into the horizon with the sight…

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Obsessed

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 08/14/2016 1 Comments

Obsessed, can be a passion with boundaries. The boundaries can become askew by obsession or passion To be obsessed is to have a passion or to have passion can be…

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“Paint”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 08/08/2016 0 Comments

This time last year I was in Key West Fl where I was exposed to the wonderful world of creative artists. I call it my creative summer of exploring the…

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My Journey Begins

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 08/04/2016 13 Comments

For the past three months, I have been adjusting to life as a full-time RV'er with stops in St. Louis Mo, Tavares Fl, Spotsylvania VA, Corning NY, with a return…

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“Pure”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 07/22/2016 0 Comments

This morning photos near Corning NY was a wee bit chilly, or down right cold for those who are from Florida. The sun gleamed over the dark green forested…

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“Glass”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 07/11/2016 4 Comments

The word glass has many definitions around the world, yet, its basic form, glass is a non-crystalline solid with enormously other uses. For me, the word glass immediately brings to…

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“Partners”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 07/06/2016 7 Comments

I took plenty of long-distant photo of the Mute Swan partners with their cygnet securely in between both. A week later, they ventured to my side of the lake for…

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St. Louis Mo.

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 07/04/2016 0 Comments

My journey as a travel writer begins in the city of my birth St. Louis, Missouri the "Show Me State." On June 4, 2016, I started living full-time in a…

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Voyages

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 07/04/2016 6 Comments

The various reasons voyages are taken range from curiosity to seeking what's' over the next hill, seeking adventure to explore places unknown, a pilgrimage of self-reflection and sometimes you just…

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Awe or Awesome

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 06/23/2016 11 Comments

The word awe is a noun, and some people consider it is short for awesome, however, it is not. Awe is defined as a feeling of reverential respect mixed with…

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“Earth & Moon”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 06/22/2016 5 Comments

June 21, 2016, was the summer solstice and a full "Strawberry" Moon. In the sky's above our earth on a continuous cycle, day or night the beauty is displayed…

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“Purpose”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 06/06/2016 2 Comments

The purpose of planning and structuring is to accomplish a goal. My goal was to establish a nomadic life outside of Southwest Florida and like many things in life my…

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“Sing”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 05/22/2016 2 Comments

The voice is an incredible musical instrument when used correctly soothes the soul of many listeners. So, sing a song of love, sing a song of praise, sing a song…

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“The South”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 05/18/2016 0 Comments

Many locations in the US south like the above morning sunrise photo taken in Tavares Fl with morning temperatures in the mid 70's are considered warm temperate zones, but,…

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“Hope and the Westward Expansion Memorial”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 05/17/2016 1 Comments

The city of St. Louis is home to the 19-Acre Jefferson National Expansion Memorial, it is home to the Gateway Arch, the site of The Dred Scott Trail, the starting point…

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“Beach”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 05/16/2016 2 Comments

The sight of seabirds above Listening to the waves Smelling the ocean mist The beach is an essence I desire. Wordpress daily word prompt.

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“My First photo competition and A New Beginning”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 05/16/2016 9 Comments

Last fall I entered the above photo in The Beaches of Fort Myers and Sanibel photo contest, and my submission won! :-) On April 30th, 2016, I started my traveling…

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Purging for a New Journey

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 04/25/2016 10 Comments

Viewing a sunrise can reveal how significant purging and decluttering provides the clarity to appreciate the importance of memories. It has been three weeks since my last blog post during…

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“State of Mind”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 03/15/2016 6 Comments

This week, let your inner world and the outside one converge in a photo. Sunday March 13, 2016, was the first full day of Daylight savings time. My inner peace…

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“One Love”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 03/12/2016 6 Comments

The universe is telling me to focus on love. What is it saying to you? Oh, how the spring of the year brings two birds together with love and commitment.…

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“State of Mind”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 02/27/2016 3 Comments

This week, let your inner world and the outside one converge in a photo. The photo's layout of local birds enjoying a cold sunny morning of 47 degrees or 8…

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“The Stat Connection”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 02/17/2016 1 Comments

Go to your Statistics page and check your top 3-5 post. Why do yo think they’ve been successful? Find the connection between them, and write about it. Since I began…

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“Thanks Hindsight”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 02/15/2016 2 Comments

How is the year shaping up for you so far? Have your prediction come true, or did you have a curve ball or two? The past 46 six days of…

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“Happy Place”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 12/29/2015 10 Comments

Have you ever felt like the world was being a bit too wild? Where things and people were pushing in, crowding out your private thoughts — the ones that need…

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“The Artist Eye”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 12/23/2015 0 Comments

Is there a painting or sculpture you are drawn to? What does it say to you? Describe the experience. Every morning sunrise and evening sunset soothes my soul as I…

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“Treat”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 11/02/2015 12 Comments

In response to The Daily Post's weekly photo challenge: "Treat." Treats and indulgences can take many forms. Share yours with us! Most mornings I venture out to the gym before…

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“Singular or Multiple Sensations”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 10/15/2015 2 Comments

In response to The Daily Post's writing prompt: "Singular Sensation." If one experience or life change results from you writing your blog, what would you like it to be? My…

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“My Happy Place”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 10/13/2015 5 Comments

In response to The Daily Post's weekly photo challenge: "Happy Place." Where do you go when you need to think? What do you do when you need to restore yourself,…

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“Mirror ,Mirror, On the Wall!”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 10/06/2015 3 Comments

In response to The Daily Post's writing prompt: "Mirror, Mirror, On the Wall." Think of your blog as a mirror: what does it reveal? Consider your blog name, theme choice, design,…

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“Change of Season in Southwest Florida”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 09/26/2015 3 Comments

In response to The Daily Post's weekly photo challenge: "Change." As most of the US prepares for the autumnal color change of leaves, and the winter sports seasons begin. The…

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“The Photo Grid; “Morning before Sun”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 09/23/2015 17 Comments

In response to The Daily Post's writing prompt: "Grid." I often superimpose a mental grid over my view screen to help with composition, layout and centering of the photo. This…

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Photography “Monochromatic”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 09/13/2015 6 Comments

In response to The Daily Post's weekly photo challenge: "Monochromatic." This week, share with us your monochromatic images. Be calculating and creative in choosing your subject and focal point; resist…

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Cee’s photo challenge. “Flower of the Day”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 09/09/2015 11 Comments

Enjoy and free to add your flora comments, especially if you can identify and name the flora. This way we can all enjoy the beauty. I captured this photo while visiting…

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“Inside the Bubble”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 09/03/2015 12 Comments

In response to The Daily Post's writing prompt: "Inside the Bubble." A contagious disease requires you to be put into quarantine for a whole month (don’t worry, you get well…

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“Early Bird”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 09/01/2015 9 Comments

In response to The Daily Post's weekly photo challenge: "Early Bird." Capturing an outstanding photograph in the early morning light. The weekly photo challenge

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“From Every Angle”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 08/29/2015 18 Comments

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“The Start of a Great Day”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 08/26/2015 20 Comments

It is currently the off-season in Southwest Florida. With few snow-birders in the park during the early morning hours in August, the start of a great day begins with the…

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“Today Was a Good Day”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 08/23/2015 34 Comments

In response to The Daily Post's writing prompt: "Today Was a Good Day." In a Mesh gallery, show us what makes you happy. Share your ideal day, recount a memorable day…

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“Creepy”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 08/20/2015 6 Comments

In response to The Daily Post's writing prompt: "Creepy." This week, I will show something creepy — because hey, we can’t take photos of rainbows and puppies every day. Well,…

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Beneath Your Feet

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 08/08/2015 14 Comments

In response to The Daily Post's weekly photo challenge: "Beneath Your Feet." Experiment with your angle: stand as you snap your picture or get close to the floor. You don’t need…

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Weekly Photo Challenge. “Close Up”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 08/03/2015 11 Comments

In response to The Daily Post's weekly photo challenge: "Close Up." This week, discover the hidden details that can only be seen up close. These are close up photos I…

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“Half & Half”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 07/17/2015 5 Comments

In response to The Daily Post's weekly photo challenge: "Half and Half." This week, share an image that has two clear halves, literally or figuratively. The close ups of the…

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“Symbol”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 07/10/2015 30 Comments

In response to The Daily Post's weekly photo challenge: "Symbol." This week, share a symbol with us, and tell us what it means to you. This Rooster is a symbol…

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“Photos of Key West”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 07/08/2015 8 Comments

These are random photos from Key West Florida that I did not apply to the Photo101 Class. Contrast in color and a happy dog owner and dog out for a…

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“Key West Monday Morning Sunrise”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 07/06/2015 1 Comments

These Monday morning photos, were taken at the White Street Pier with many other sunrise viewers in Key West Florida. I used three different filters to achieve the photos of the…

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Photo101: Day Twelve: Architecture & Monochrome

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 07/03/2015 1 Comments

From geometric patterns on skyscrapers to the ironwork on historical buildings, there are many opportunities to capture the beauty and complexity of architecture. The following photos I used a mono…

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“Early Bird & Vivid Weekly Challenges”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 07/03/2015 6 Comments

In response to The Daily Post's weekly photo challenge for June 5th 2015: Early Bird & "Vivid." The early bird vivid colors of a sunrise and one sunset. Vivid The Daily…

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Photo101 Day Sixteen: Treasure & Close-up

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 07/01/2015 7 Comments

I love flowers and capturing the colorful beauty of this yellow Hibiscus with surrounding foliage, zooming in close, to view the depth and details of the flowers filament, style and stigma. Day…

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“Muse”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 06/29/2015 10 Comments

In response to The Daily Post's writing prompt: "Muse." What subject keeps you coming back? This week, show us your muse. Photographing sunrises and sunsets in Key West Florida is my…

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Day Thirteen: Moment & Motion

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 06/25/2015 4 Comments

Our lives are made up of big events and tiny moments. Ultimately, life is fleeting, and oftentimes it’s these small moments, this motion, that we love to document. Capturing the…

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“Snapshot Stories”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 06/24/2015 15 Comments

In response to The Daily Post's writing prompt: "Snapshot Stories." Open the first photo album you can find — real or virtual, your call — and stop at the first…

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Day Eleven: A Pop of Color

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 06/23/2015 2 Comments

The colors in our photographs are evocative and rouse emotions within us. Color can elevate a mundane image into something intriguing and meaningful, and can tell a particular story within…

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“Weekend Two: Play with Light”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 06/23/2015 3 Comments

It is weekend two of our photography course! For those who want to practice, revisit these points on the quality of light, and how light varies throughout the day: Dawn…

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“Weekly Photo Challenge”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 06/23/2015 0 Comments

“Roy G. Biv” is an acronym made of the first letters of the seven colors of the rainbow, to help you remember: Red. Orange. Yellow. Green. Blue. Indigo. Violet. It’s…

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Photo101; Day Ten: Mystery & Lighting Effects: “Silhouette”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 06/19/2015 3 Comments

In response to The Daily Post's weekly photo challenge: "Silhouette." Day Ten: Mystery & Lighting Effects. I share an image that creates a sense of mystery. I manipulated the sunset light…

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Photo101 / Day Six: Connect & Tag

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 06/16/2015 1 Comments

In this age of social media, we hear the word connect often, don’t we? Connect with us on Facebook! Connect with me on LinkedIn! Given what today’s technologies can do,…

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Photo101/Day Seven: Big & Point of View

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 06/16/2015 1 Comments

Today, let’s go big. Whether inside or outside, photograph something of massive size. Feel free to interpret big in your own way, and get creative with your shot. Capture all…

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Photo101/Day Five: Solitude & the “Rule of Thirds”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 06/13/2015 2 Comments

We’re excited about today’s theme, solitude. In addition to thinking about what it means to you, also consider the placement of the subject in your shot. How can you interpret…

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Photo101 Day Four: Bliss & Captions / I Am a Rock

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 06/11/2015 10 Comments

Is it easy for you to ask for help when you need it, or do you prefer to rely only on yourself? Why? Ever since I was a child, teenager,…

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Photo101: Day one “Vivid Colors of Sunset”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 06/08/2015 8 Comments

Sunset views from Mallory Square, Key West Florida, during their Sunset Celebration. Views of the ending of a beautiful day. Sunset Celebrations Mallory Square Key West Florida The Daily Post…

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“Forces of Nature”

Expedition Nomadic Adventurer 05/27/2015 12 Comments

In response to The Daily Post's Weekly Photo challenge: "Forces of Nature." This week, share a force of nature from your corner of the world. I took my first hundred…