I got up early and was headed to see some eagles north of Tarpon Springs. It was only barely foggy at my house with the sun peaking out but as I drove north the fog got so thick I could barely see. I was thinking the eagles would be tough to shoot in the fog so I decided to stop for a long walk (I was going to walk after the eagles anyway). I parked along the main strip in Tarpon Springs where the sponge docks were and was one of only a few out that early. It was weird to walk around in the fog here. I’m usually here at lunch on the weekends with all of the other tourists.
A few of the sights along the strip.
At the far end of the strip away from the restaurants and shops, I found some local fish markets. I made a note to get back up here for some seafood to take home.
The water was quiet and I could barely see some pelicans still sleeping in the mangrove bushes across the way.
I thought this was a cool old building, off the beaten path. I’m sure there’s some great history here.
After my walk I finally made it to the eagles nest. There were two babies in the nest but I could only see one of them sitting up. They were fully grown at this point but hadn’t left the nest yet. An adult was sitting in a snag close by, looking all magestic even in the fog.
Tarpon Springs looks like an awesome place to hang out. I had to laugh at the “Sea Shells – Sponges – Shoes” painted on the storefront in the first photo. What an interesting combination!
Great.
Awesome photos – thanks for joining us at Friendship Friday at Create With Joy!
Wow, you really captured the soul of the place with your quiet beautiful photos.
I used to fish out of Tarpon Springs about a hundred years ago. Wonderful place, rich history.
Your superb photographs captured the spirit of the place.
Greetings and Salutations! Looks like a place my husband would like to hang out at. Nice photographs.