The 2025 Florida Tour de Force bicycle ride began on Monday April 7th in Miami, Florida and rolled into the South Daytona Beach Police Department on Friday April 11th. This year’s ride honored eight FloridaLaw Enforcement Officers who were killed in the Line of Duty during 2024. What follows is a collection of photographs takenContinue reading “Florida Tour de Force ’25”
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Controlled Burn!
A very important aspect of forest land management is controlling the undergrowth that when left unchecked can lead to an uncontrolled wildfire. Today I joined with several like minded friends who set fire to a managed Long Leaf Pine Tree farm in order to reduce the undergrowth and therefore eliminate the risk of an uncontrolledContinue reading “Controlled Burn!”
Snowy Midtown Morning!
A rare snow event visited the southeastern United States on January 21, 2025 leaving Tallahassee covered with up to 6 inches of fresh snow throughout the night and early morning hours. Freezing temperatures kept the snow in place after the sun came up. What follows are several photos taken in the Midtown Tallahassee area duringContinue reading “Snowy Midtown Morning!”
Happy New Year!!
Spent a couple of hours on NYE night shooting photos of the Fireworks at Cascades Park in downtown Tallahassee, Florida. The weather cooperated tonight which made for a great opportunity to photograph the show! Enjoy! As we turn the page on another New Year loaded with new opportunities we at Blackwater Images wish you andContinue reading “Happy New Year!!”
Best of 2024 in Photos…..
2024 was a great year for making photographs! Every day provided numerous opportunities to capture a few shots! What is included in this last blog of 2024 are what we believe are the best of 2024. Thank you for your interest in and support of Blackwater Images. Hope 2024 was as good for you asContinue reading “Best of 2024 in Photos…..”
Christmas on the Blackwater
Just prior to Christmas 2024, five longtime friends ventured out to the Blackwater River in Northwest Florida to paddle and camp on one of the most beautiful rivers in the area. It was an incredible journey! The Blackwater River is a 56.6 mile long river rising in Southern Alabama and flowing through the Florida panhandleContinue reading “Christmas on the Blackwater”
CYCLING SASQUATCH ’24
After a long year since the last Sasquatch Event at the Georgia Veterans Memorial Park in Cordele, Georgia Sasquatch had 2024 finally arrived! We’ve looked forward to this weekend for a long time! The weather was perfect, the roads were in excellent condition and the food was incredible! Sasquatch 2024 did not disappoint!! Day oneContinue reading “CYCLING SASQUATCH ’24”
Orlando in October…
Each October the Florida Swat Association hosts the annual International Swat Roundup at the Orange County Sheriff’s Office shooting range. This year fifty five tactical teams from around the world competed in the five event competition which will crown one team as the champion….. the best in the World! What follows is a compilation ofContinue reading “Orlando in October…”
Tactical Ambitions…
True opportunities in life rarely present themselves and when they do those who are so inclined to pursue them should do so with their entire being if they are to succeed. Today, nearly a dozen candidates showed up and gave their all as they competed for a coveted position on the Tallahassee Police Department’s TacticalContinue reading “Tactical Ambitions…”
An Amazing Lake Mystic Fourth!
Once again the Fourth of July on beautiful Lake Mystic did not disappoint! The weather cooperated and the lake was the epicenter of hundreds of people celebrating the independence of our Great Country! What follows are some photos of the celebration! Enjoy! And so begins the 2024 Boat Parade! The Fireworks!!! Once again it wasContinue reading “An Amazing Lake Mystic Fourth!”
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