Once again the Florida Tour de Force honored our fallen Law Enforcement Officers who made the ultimate sacrifice during 2025. Sadly, 11 Law Enforcement Officers lost their lives last year. To that end, this blog honors those heroes. What follows are photographs of the heroes we lost and of the 300 mile event that honoredContinue reading “Florida Tour de Force 2026”
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North to Damascus!
Once again our Appalachian Trail Team journeyed north to Damascus, Virginia in early April to knock out a few more miles, this time setting out 50 miles south of Damascus and walking north a few days to Damascus. What an incredible adventure! Upon arrival in Damascus we spent the night (once again) at the RiverContinue reading “North to Damascus!”
Lake Mystic Hydrilla Survey 3/1/2026
Today (3/1/2026) in the afternoon I utilized a Stand Up Paddleboard and surveyed the areas near the shoreline of Lake Mystic (Liberty County Florida) in search of Hydrilla. The water was clear and cold, it had been undisturbed by recent boat traffic so the clarity of the water was optimal. I paid close attention toContinue reading “Lake Mystic Hydrilla Survey 3/1/2026”
BBNTF…..If you know….You know!
Once a year a group of dedicated professionals gather at a beautiful remote location near the shore of the North Florida Gulf Coast to enjoy fellowship, old stories, dinner and a few tall tales! Nearly fifty years ago this group was challenged with a task that had a tremendous impact on the quality of lifeContinue reading “BBNTF…..If you know….You know!”
Heroes!
Sunday Morning February 8, 2026…the weather was clear and cold…nearly 3000 runners participated in the Tallahassee Marathon that began at the Leon County Courthouse and wound throughout the city of Tallahassee. The marathon required a tremendous amount of support personnel to make it happen and some of those were members of the Tallahassee Police Department’sContinue reading “Heroes!”
Tallahassee Marathon ’26
Woke up early on this cold Saturday morning and grabbed the mighty Canon then hopped on the fat tire bike and rode to Thomasville and Betton Roads with the hopes of getting a few photos of the race participants as they ran by. I wasn’t there long before the leaders ran by and they wereContinue reading “Tallahassee Marathon ’26”
Spirit 2 Spirit
On a cold January weekend nine friends ventured to the beautiful Suwannee River to paddle this historic river and camp along it’s high bluff banks. What follows is a collage of photos from this challenging and fun-filled weekend! The trip was to begin at the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park near Live Oak, Florida.Continue reading “Spirit 2 Spirit”
Gulf Winds 30K!
The following photos were taken on January 17, 2026 on Sunny Hill Road in Leon County, Florida during the Gulf Winds Track Club 30K Race! Enjoy! Hats off to these incredible athletes who braved cold early morning temperatures to complete this hilly 30K Run! Great Job to all!
Best of….2025 (In Photos)!
What a great year 2025 was! So many blessings, so many great opportunities to grab the camera and shoot a few photos! Thanks for stopping by and taking a look! Gearing up for a exciting 2026 with more adventures ahead! Until Then….. Wishing you and your family a blessed and prosperous 2026! Blackwater Images.
Sasquatch ’25
A large contingent of avid gravel riders found themselves at the 10th Annual Sizzlin’ Sasquatch ride at the Georgia Veterans Memorial Park near Cordele, Georgia in early November 2025. What follows are a few photos of this epic event! The tenth annual Sasquatch ride is in the books! Once again Ray Egan and his incredibleContinue reading “Sasquatch ’25”
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