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St. Pete, FL- The Sunshine City

© Carol Teal

St. Pete, FL- The Sunshine City

Uploaded: May 21, 2011

Description

St Petersburg’s nickname is “The Sunshine City” because on average, it receives about 360 days of sunshine. On September 1, 1910, The Evening Independent, St. Petersburg's first daily newspaper, initiated its famous "Sunshine Offer." read more here: (http://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WM1FER_Evening_Independent_Paperboy)


Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/125 seconds, Flash: reserved, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 40.00 mm, Model: E-500

Comments

Tiia Vissak May 22, 2011

a wonderful image! #1379092

Evy Johansen level-classic May 22, 2011

Awesome image, Carol!! #9421109

Michelle Alton May 22, 2011

You've made a great capture of this storied sculpture, Carol. #9421160

Patrick Rouzes level-classic May 22, 2011

Fascinating info to accompany this wonderful image, Carol! The colors, tones, detail, & comp are superb here, my friend! Thanks for sharing that! #9421674

Heather Loewenhardt level-classic May 22, 2011

The image itself is amazing for its lighting and detail but the accompanying story is truly an amazing one also. Well done Carol. #9421701

Carol Teal May 22, 2011

Thank all of you for your kind comments! Patrick and Heather- that's why I love FL so much...you gotta love all that sunshine! #9422704

frank w. degenhardt May 24, 2011

This was such a fantastic story to read, got a big kick out of it. This statue scene with the park bench and the writting on it and then boys newspapers along with the boy yelling out the headlines is such a joyful memory and feeling. I so enjoy the colors you got and the incredible finish you uses that just seems to fit the scene so perfectly my friend.
Have yourself a wonderful day. #9425826

James R. Jackson May 29, 2012

Hi, Carol. Love the shot. My wife and I were in St. Pete about two months ago, and I walked past this fellow several times. Great city for photos, isn't it?! #10158759

Carol Teal May 29, 2012

Frank, you sneaked in here and left such a kind comment, and I truly appreciate it! James, how great you got to visit St Pete! I hope you went in the Pier while there. I have shot a couple shots of the skyline from the 2ne and 3rd floor of the Pier. I guess they are going to tear down the old pier and put a new one up before long. They say the old pier needs too much work. There are a lot of difference in opinion about the new vs the old. I think the new one is beautiful, but not sure how practical it will be.
http://www.wtsp.com/news/article/233351/250/The-Lens-wins-St-Pete-Pier-competition #10160075

James R. Jackson June 01, 2012

Carol, my wife, Mimms, and I did visit the pier twice (enjoyed the view and the food there, and the party atmosphere on the 3rd floor). I was really amazed by the pelicans (see them "fishing" right before my eyes was really cool). I saw dolphins do the same thing along the sea wall. Mimms and I stayed at the Vinoy, which was great! I hope to go back to walk around even more of the city. #10164721

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