Daily Photo – Ocean Drive Miami – Versace House Observatory

October 19, 2012
Travel

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I noticed an observatory on the top of 'The Villa by Barton G' as it is now officially titled, originally the Casa Casuarina and more commonly known as the Versace House. I thought it quite curious that there was an observatory here. I doubt there's still a telescope there and I'd wager the light pollution from the local neighborhood would render all but the brightest stars invisible if there is.

Daily Photo – Ocean Drive Miami, 1086

October 18, 2012
Architecture / Black and White

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This property is located at the intersection of Ocean Drive and 11th Street. I was initially drawn to the portholes of the building on the left. Then I noticed the common theme of the pastel blue paint framing the windows of the building on the right and tying the two buildings together despite their architectural differences. Curiously the windows of the middle floor don't seem to have any circular theme.

Daily Photo – 12th Street Lifeguard Station

October 17, 2012
Travel

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Miami beach is dotted with these wonderful Lifeguard stations. They're named for the streets that would intersect the ocean if extended that far. That way, if there's an emergency, it's pretty easy to say where you are located. Each shack appears to be different in overall design and decoration.

Daily Photo – South Beach Friday Morning

October 16, 2012
Travel

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South Beach, Miami, on a Friday morning at around 9:30. Having sauntered south on Ocean Drive to about 12th street I decided to head out to the beach a shade under 500 feet from the hotels and restaurants. Being 9:30am on a regular Friday there were not many people on the beach but the Boucher Brothers crews had been hard at work laying out sun loungers and umbrellas in anticipation of crowds to come.

Daily Photo – Ocean Drive Miami, The Edgewater

October 15, 2012
Architecture / Black and White

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While South Beach in general and the Ocean Drive area in particular is known for its art deco architecture, The Edgewater stands out because of its more Spanish Colonial styling on its upper floors, particularly the red Spanish tile roof detail.

Daily Photo – Ocean Drive Miami, The Betsy Ross

October 14, 2012
Architecture / Black and White

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I was inspired to take this series by a picture hanging in our hotel room. I'll post the then-and-now of that image later since it was towards the southern end of Ocean Drive and the Betsy Ross is at the north end.