Monthly Archives: March 2010

HDR Photos at Museum of History

Posted on March 8, 2010 by Bob Horn

 There is a relatively new technique available in the world of photography called High Dynamic Range, or HDR.  There have been entire books written about HDR photography but, simply put, it allows a much broader range of light to be … Continue reading →

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Undocumented Honeybee Feature

Posted on March 5, 2010 by Bob Horn

 We’ve all read abut the dramatic decline in the population of honeybees over the last couple of years.  There are a variety of possible reasons that have been put forth for their disappearance, but, whatever the reasons, there is a … Continue reading →

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Safe Harbor

Posted on March 4, 2010 by Bob Horn

 The Vinoy Basin in downtown St. Petersburg provides a safe place for traveling boaters to drop anchor for a few hours or a few days, protected from the more open waters of Tampa Bay or the Gulf of Mexico.  On the … Continue reading →

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More Proof of Seasons in St. Petersburg

Posted on March 3, 2010 by Bob Horn

The picture says it all:  We DO have seasons here!  It takes a little longer for our leaves to turn color, but eventually, they do.  This oak tree is showing some glorious color as it prepares to drop its leaves … Continue reading →

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Stetson University College of Law

Posted on March 2, 2010 by Bob Horn

Who could imagine that a law school could look this beautiful?  The Stetson campus is located in Gulfport, in the south/west end of St. Petersburg.  This beautiful campus actually started out as the Rolyat Hotel.  It was built in 1925 … Continue reading →

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A Great Place to Live and Work!

Posted on March 1, 2010 by Bob Horn

That’s a common enough phrase, isn’t it?  You hear a lot of cities described as ‘a great place to live and work’.  And, while I believe that it’s very true in St. Petersburg, I’m actually using the phrase here in more … Continue reading →

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