Most of northern Florida is very much like the rest of the Deep South. A place where time seems to move a little slower. A place where well enough is left alone.
A place where, according to the sign, a Coke is still just a nickel.
A place where you get a hearty greeting when you walk in and breakfast whenever you want.
A place where spring-fed streams meander slowly through the cypress and water oaks on their way to the Gulf of Mexico.
A place where bare feet are invited to cool off and the soul to be refreshed.
A place where even chickens are loved.
catbirdinchina
9 Aug 2015Great captures of a bygone era that is preserved even today, Ron. I love them all! But especially the first two and the woman & chicken in the last picture.
fotograffer
10 Aug 2015Small town America is full of surprises. Thanks Cathy.
Colline
9 Aug 2015A lovely collection of true life photos.
fotograffer
10 Aug 2015Thanks, Colline. I love finding places where time seems to have moved on.
anotherday2paradise
9 Aug 2015Wonderful scenes of a place where time seems to stand still, Ron. I can almost feel that cooling water on my feet too. 🙂
fotograffer
10 Aug 2015The lack of development along the streams was a pleasant surprise. Quite a different Florida from what we are used to.
Linda Davids
11 Aug 2015The Southern states have a way of “Time Standing Still” that we enjoy during our summers in Mts. You captured that time Ron.
fotograffer
18 Aug 2015Thank you, Linda. I think it is true in many rural areas around the country.
Dalo 2013
16 Aug 2015You have a poetic rhythm with your words that flows right along with your photos, wonderful work and I’ve got this amazing vision of how nice it would be to call such a place home. Reminds me of the charm of small towns out along the west coast. Nice.
fotograffer
17 Aug 2015There must be strong similarities in rural small US towns no matter where they are. Thanks for your kind comment.