Landscaping Around the Salvatore Dali Museum

Since Florida has no rocks, we need to either make our own or have rock shipped in. The man made rocks incorporated into the landscaping at the Dali are man made.

This fern type of foliage was growing on the side of this rock. I have no idea what it is, but I think it's kind of pretty. If any of you readers can identify it, I'd surely appreciate it. Just leave a comment about it.

The second shot shows a larger image of one of the man made rocks with the foliage growing out of it. This is an interesting concept and a pleasant addition to the overall landscape.

This last photo is a wide shot of the patio and Palm tree lined walkway out to the Marina and to Tampa Bay. It's just nice to walk around on the patio and take in all the beauty we are so lucky to have here, in St Petersburg, FL.

If you're wondering why three photos today, it's because I neglected to post anything the last two days. I'm trying really hard to stick to my New Year's resolution to post a Photo a Day. The first month is nearly over.

Bradenton, FL

Where else but Florida would you see a scene like this first thing in the morning in January.

This shot was taken from the parking garage at Manatee Memorial Hospital early this morning. I love how the Palm trees dot the horizon.

Normally, I wouldn't cut the picture in half with the horizon dead in the middle and with an uninteresting sky, but for some reason this composition works for me. Sometimes you just have to break the rules.

For my non-photographer readers out there. the "rules" or guidelines of composition state that the horizon should not be dead center in the middle but rather at the intersection of thirds. For me, I just like this shot this way.

For my photographer followers, does this work for you as well? Let me know what you think in the comments section.