Photo of the Day

[Crewleader]

February 19, 2015

Spring Fed

Photograph by Ryan Nelson, National Geographic Your Shot

“The winter season is when some manatees find sanctuary from the chilly Gulf of Mexico by migrating to the freshwater springs of Kings Bay in Crystal River, Florida,” writes Ryan Nelson, a member of our Your Shot community. “[A] colder than normal morning created a good opportunity to observe these peaceful giants seeking refuge. The ambient light was perfect for catching the rays of sunlight ... [and] the fallen palm stump, natural lighting, and two animals feeding set the perfect stage.”

[In_The_Wind]

1. I loved seeing the Manatees up the Indian River and in Fort Lauderdale.

[Crewleader]

5. Hi In_The_Wind

I'm so happy you got to witness that...I live a block away from the Indian River.

[In_The_Wind]

6. It's beautiful there.

I'm so happy to see you. I've truly missed you.

[No Vested Interest]

16. Wish I had known the manatees were nearby -

when I visited in Melbourne and Winter Park last month.
Wish I was in that area now - Winter really hit after I returned home.
Next year.........

Sorry to know your eyes are giving you problems.
You're right - as was your brother Bobby- to pursue every avenue to take good care of ourselves.

I've got a good story, when I can transpose it from another site. - difficult at the moment as my PC is acting up.
Not sure of the weather is causing the problem, or elsewhere in the internet system.
(I'm seeing other complaints re access on some other sites.)

[Crewleader]

18. Next year ....indeed!

[CaptainTruth]

20. So we're practically neighbors. I'm on Merritt Island.

On a canal off Sykes Creek.

[Crewleader]

21. BJs' in Merrit Island

is where I shop, hello neighbor.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

2. Welcome back, my dear Crewleader!

This is such a beautiful photo...

Thank you!

[Crewleader]

7. Hello Dear CaliforniaPeggy

I wanted to share this one with all of you, and thank you for the welcome back!
I'm back but I'm having problems with my eyes,
especially the left one. I have Acute dacryocystitis and that explains why the left eye cataract surgery was painful last year. I have been fighting infections throughout this past year.

Of course, crying hasn't help but we all know the circumstances from that. I have started doing what my brother wanted me to do, take better care of myself and never give up. I have appointment March 24, for eye irrigation to see if there's a blockage. But in the meantime, I do my treatments and post when my eyes allow me.

My e-mail buddy sent me the irish joke this morning and it made me laugh.
I posted it in Humor to share the laughter with my dear friends along with this beautiful photo.

[elleng]

3. CREW!

[Crewleader]

8. Dear elleng

[locks]

4. Beautiful shot

of the Florida manatees we love. Thanks

[Crewleader]

9. Their one of my favorites too, locks.

[Sherman A1]

10. Welcome back!

Happy to see you return. I was going to PM you over the weekend to see how things were coming along and here you are!

[Crewleader]

13. Thanks my friend!

[Curmudgeoness]

11. You have been missed.

This is a beautiful photo. I love the manatees, and the light coming through the water. Interesting.

Hope things get better for you. Post when you can.

[Crewleader]

14. Thank you for your kind words Curmudgeoness

I always appreciate what you had to say...

[ohheckyeah]

12. Beautiful photo.

Sorry to hear about your problems.

[Crewleader]

15. My dear ohheckyeah

We take one day at a time...it's the best we can do in whatever we have to go through.

You've been in my thoughts and prayers girlfriend.

[Scarsdale]

17. Gentle creatures

Beautiful picture, trusting souls aren't they? Good luck with your eye problem. I get shots in my eye, Macular Degeneration. No cure yet, but halts the progression.

[Crewleader]

19. Thanks Scarsdale