11.11.13

11.11.13, a photo by colemama on Flickr.

Veteran's Day 2013 - Honoring all veterans for their patriotism, service, bravery, and sacrifice...but in particular, the stranger whose name is engraved on one of my Vietnam War POW/MIA bracelets.

JAMES MARTIN LUTTRELL

SFC - E7 - Army - Regular
USARV
Age: 42
Race: Caucasian
Sex: Male
Date of Birth Dec 14, 1935
From: FAYETTEVILLE, NC
Religion: METHODIST
Marital Status: Married

His tour began on May 10, 1971
Casualty was on Oct 20, 1978
In QUANG NAM, SOUTH VIETNAM
Hostile, died while missing, GROUND CASUALTY
Body was not recovered

11.10.13

11.10.13, a photo by colemama on Flickr.

The water was sparkling like natural bling this morning as the water's assertive movement created foamy bubbles to catch the light. It doesn't seem to bother the birds. :) 1st Ave N & Gulf of Mexico, Naples, FL

11.09.13

11.09.13, a photo by colemama on Flickr.

Shooting a palm frond from eye level - looks like some sort of 'fairy dust' got sprinkled atop (or maybe chili powder!). :) Naples, FL

11.08.13

11.08.13, a photo by colemama on Flickr.

The American Beautyberry is a delightful to see as the swamp continues to dry out in anticipation of winter - the bright purple is quite the 'pop'! Naples, FL

11.07.13

11.07.13, a photo by colemama on Flickr.

Always love how the silver buttonwood leaves shimmer in the contrast of a clear blue sky...the color is both green and grey depending on the light and the side of the leaf. Naples, FL

11.06.13

11.06.13, a photo by colemama on Flickr.

Funky moth at little fly temporarily coexist on greenery - the sun made a couple of brief appearances creating nice crisp shadows. Naples, FL

11.05.13

11.05.13, a photo by colemama on Flickr.

This bushy-tailed squirrel took a quick look before romping among the tree branches. There are not many squirrels in our area - likely because of the number of palms as trees, but the hardwood trees in the swampy part of Freedom Park offer good food and shelter. Freedom Park, Naples, FL