Living on the Florida Gulf Coast has its own perks. One being that on Christmas Eve it’s perfectly normal to go to the beach, especially when it’s such a beautiful day.
Yes, the sand really is that white; and yes, the sky really is that blue. The temps were in the high 50s, a little breezy, and I had the beach almost entirely to myself.
These photos were taken at Gulf Islands National Seashore near Navarre, FL.
I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday season…
“The main reason Santa is so jolly is because he knows where all the bad girls live.”
~ George Carlin
Boardwalk
Straight out of Camera
Christmas White
Orange creme
Sunroof
Ripples and waves
(Photos shot with a Nikon D60, using an 18-55mm, 55-200mm, 20mm f/2.8 wide-angle, 50mm f/1.8 prime lens, Nikon CoolPix S205 and/or iPhone4)
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You’re so lucky to be so near the beach. It looks so inviting there.
Beautiful Christmas Eve at the beach.
Christmas in California is very much like these photo, but maybe colder. Here in the Bay Area we had a bit of frost on the ground and the day was clear, crisp and gorgeous. I enjoyed your photos – thanks!
That first shot… Love them all, but that first one is without a doubt my favorite.
Merry Christmas!
The ripples and waves is breathtaking…but all the photos are gorgeous as usual, Tara. And of course I love the quote about Santa! Merry Christmas!
I like the look of sand better than snow.
Just wow. I want to go to there.
Merry Christmas from Charleston! We’re heading to the beach tomorrow for a little post-Christmas walk!
¡Feliz Navidad from Honduras!
Gives “I’m dreaming of a white Christmas” a whole new twist!
Gorgeous!
Merry Christmas, Tara!
beautiful
we have a family friend that lives in Blue Mountain. How close is that to you?
Blue Mountain Beach is very close… maybe 30 miles
i LOVE the ripples!