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 – 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 – 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.