Florida Photography | Andrea O'Connell Photography

Fort DeSoto is a sprawling, mega beach, park, wetlands, forest, sanctuary, playground and historic landmark all rolled into one ginormous (11,000 acres) Florida park. Recently I spent a (blistering cold) morning there photographing the shoreline, and views of the famous Sunshine Skyway bridge, from the…

Ft. DeSoto (as seen from the East Beach shoreline)

March 2, 2015

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A National Wildlife Refuge: NOT!

August 16, 2014

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I recently had an opportunity to shoot at the glorious Green Cay Wetlands, in Palm Beach County, Florida. Although these summer months have been incredibly hot, humid and wet, it’s the perfect recipe for beautiful skies and glorious colors. Here’s another one:

Sunset over the Wetlands at Green Cay

August 10, 2014

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By the sea, by the sea, by the beautiful sea….

August 3, 2014

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This is Lauderdale-By-the-Sea on the coast of South Florida, due east of Fort Lauderdale. I grew up here – visited this pier thousands of times.

Bait Cutting or Birds Hang Here

June 25, 2014

This is Lake Dora, in Mount Dora, Florida.

Picturing Emotion

June 23, 2014

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When life is the opposite of calm, here is where I reclaim my sanity.

Forever Peaceful

June 23, 2014

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These Hibiscus flowers, although different varieties, are seen everywhere in South Florida.

Bokeh and the Pink Hibiscus

June 16, 2014

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Every so often a pair of white doves visits my neighborhood.

Speaking of Pigeons…

June 13, 2014

Pretty as a Pigeon

June 13, 2014

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South Florida Landscapes

June 10, 2014

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Exotic Birds in Flight

June 10, 2014

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There’s a pier in Pompano Beach – in South Florida – that I love to visit.

Land and Seascapes

June 10, 2014

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There is a magical spot located in Delray Beach, Florida, called Wakodahatchee Wetlands, for bird-watching.

Exotic Birds of Wakodahatchee Wetlands

June 10, 2014

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Japanese Gardens

October 4, 2013

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To me, the Mexican Sunflower is one of the most charming flowers – well, I have never met a flower I didn’t love, but the Mexican Sunflower is my favorite to photograph. Here are a few views of this irresistible flower:

Love Affair With the Mexican Sunflower

September 9, 2013

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For the Weekly Photo Challenge, “An Unusual POV,” I was reminded of these shots I took at the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, about a month ago.