Testing My New Point & Shoot

Here is a pano done all in camera by setting the direction of the pan and then sweeping the camera across the subject. I've seen them done with Smart Phones and now I have a point and shoot that can do the same thing.

Scrub Jays At Last!

Second trip out to Lyonia Preserve in Deltona to see scrub jays was successful. The first time there it was 30 degrees and I was the only one there early in the morning. I was told that the jays are sociable birds so maybe they didn't notice me the first time. I heard about a group hike at the preserve and thought this might be a better opportunity to see the birds. I was near the back of the hikers and we were lucky to have the scrub jays visit us. They landed on hands and hats and I could get some up close photos.
The Lyonia Preserve is a nice facility with the Deltona Library, a small museum, snack bar and of course, the hiking trails through the Florida scrub habitat.

Reenactment of the Dade Battle

I have always wanted to attend a historical reenactment and take photos. Everyone is in period dress and they take their roles very seriously.  The reenactors have authentic camps set up and there are sutlers selling their merchandise as they would to the soldiers. The Dade Battle reenactment was held at the Dade Battlefield State Park. Seminoles won again this year.