Nearing the end of my Key West material, I have a few more odds and ends here. We'll wrap it up with some sunsets and whatnot next time. Above - Fronds!
Carnival cruise ship "Inspiration" under an ominous thunderhead in 2001.
In 2001, we were in Key West about a month after 9/11, and enhanced security was in evidence all around us, starting with the presence of 110-ft. Coast Guard Cutter "Sapelo," above - keeping a close eye on the cruise ships and the Mallory Square sunset celebration.
There were also numerous daily fighter exercises in Fall 2001. Here, three F-15s head home, just in time for happy hour.
Our beach. Just as we like it - empty.
Remembering to check the sky behind me whenever I'm watching a great sunset, I caught this thunderhead lurking behind the Ocean Key Resort (and clearly dealing with some mid-level shearing winds). That little post sticking up from the roof is one of the web cams capturing the setting sun and Mallory Square. www.keyscams.com
Storminess!
Pumpkins and Palm trees! [Maris]'s shot!
In another [Maris] photo, we have little pastel houses and the Key West Lighthouse, in December 2002.
Yes, Joe should have brought the tripod, but he didn't. Hand-held 1/4-second exposure of the Christmas-lit gazebo at La Mer in December 2002.
And finally (for now) -- The obligatory shot of the southernmost point in the continental US, as shot by [Maris].Back soon to finish off the Keys for a while. :(
