{Photo} Hollywood Beach - AM/PM

Yup, I disappeared for awhile.

I had to do some thinking, analyze some priorities, relax a bit, started a new job, and now I am back. I promise, I won't do it again.

As my peace offering, I wanted to share my day and night images of Hollywood Beach, Florida. I tried for a sunrise shot as well but the hotel room was so cold it not only fogged my lens for almost 10 minutes but my internal sensor went haywire. I took some shots but later, upon inspection on my computer (and it not being 6AM with me delirious), they were just too hazy to be any good.

On the left is the inter coastal waterway and on the right is the Atlantic Ocean.

{PHOTOS} A Local Icon: Ron Jon Surf Shop

I don't think I've had a family/friend yet visit Brevard and not also want to go to Ron Jon's for a souvenir, including a shirt (the usual), a surfboard (for the bold), or a sticker (for the person who doesn't want to pay the Ron Jon prices). It started as this little shack where you could rent surfboards, body boards, etc. as well as buy some shirts, shoes, and bathing suits but later became the neon behemoth you see today. The colors are beautiful and it is definitely best seen at night when the lights are bright and appealing.

I visited it on a whim, after getting lost trying to find the Cocoa Beach Pier, and it was definitely well worth it. I even meandered next door to the Cocoa Beach Surf Company, which I had never visited before, to see their indoor aquarium, hotel, restaurant, and Starbucks.

Ron Jon Surf Shop

Volleyball "Sand" Sculpture

Skateboarding "Sand" Sculpture and Entrance

Surfer "Sand" Sculpture

Ron Jon Surf Shop Entrance

Ron Jon Surf Shop Entrance with Permanent Wood-Side Station Wagon

Looking a little like South Beach

The view of Ron Jon's from A1A

Cocoa Beach Surf Company - Aquarium

Eating dinner in front of the fishies

View of the restaurant

{PHOTO} A Short Walk Off a Long Pier: Cocoa Beach Pier

Many moons ago (well, three months ago), I decided to head over to the Cocoa Beach Pier at sunset to try and see what pictures I could take. I was rushing to get there before I missed the "good light" because I get off of work at 4:30PM & the sun is well and gone by 5:30PM, due to it being winter. Unfortunately, despite living here most of my life, I still have no idea where anything is. I drove weeeelllll past the Pier and then ended up circling back. The good news is, this forced me to drive by Ron Jon's Surf Shop (the neon behemoth) and I decided I would head over there after the Pier. Today, I share the Cocoa Beach Pier pictures. I will show the Ron Jon's pictures in a later post.

S Ance Viewing from the Beach

Just in case you wanted to do some "S Ance Viewing". I hear it's totally worth the quarter.

Sunset & City Reflections

I love that you can see the reflection of the beachline behind me in the windows. Also, don't ask about what that sign means. I honestly have no idea.

Beachline Skyline

The sun, as it drops behind the buildings along the beach.

Path to Forever

I feel like you could just walk....and walk....and walk all the way to perfection here.

Just a Lil' Nap

Roll me over when I look "done", please.

Look, I'm Surfing!

In high heels, nonetheless.

Through the Doorway is the Beach

Just step on through the circus looking colors to somewhere calm and beautiful.

Daily Dose of Ocean

A tradition around here - go to the beach for the sunset hour. Even though we live on the East coast of FL, therefore the sun sets behind us when facing the ocean, it doesn't deter from the beauty and peacefulness.

{PHOTO} Life's A Beach

Don't you agree?

{PHOTO JOURNEY} Around My Home Town

I was recently issued a challenge by my husband. Prior to his going out of town, he told me while he was gone I needed to go out and just take pictures. He wanted me off of the internet, away from editing "older" stuff, and just out there taking pictures. I honestly thought "What can I take pictures of in my area without being cliche"? I really didn't know. So, the other day I made sure my camera was charged and I just set out to wherever my car would take me (within a certain radius - of course). I dealt with many different light levels as I started out around 5:30 PM and ended close to the end of sunset. I had a blast doing it and have felt incredibly refreshed since. Plus, it helped me to get more familiar with the current camera I am using, as I am borrowing one from my mom since mine is broken. Well, I hope you enjoy & I would love to hear which ones are your favorites!

BTW - I can already here his "I told you so" in my head. . . . .