As I drove through the Alachua County town of Melrose yesterday, I had to stop and photograph these photos of the Blues Brothers statues along Florida Route 26. "The Blues Brothers," stars John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd as "Joliet" Jake and Elwood Blues, from their... Read more →
Albertville, Alabama, "Fire Hydrant Capital of the World" statue I recently stopped in Albertville, Alabama, for a photoshoot and ran across this statue celebrating the Albertville plant of the Mueller Company's manufacture of their four millionth hydrant. Of course, city officials declared their city "Fire... Read more →
A Gymnast is Photographed by a Smartphone User Some of my favorite subjects for photography are people who are acting naturally and not posing for pictures. I particularly like to catch other photographers who are more intent on their subjects than what is going on... Read more →
This towering Second Empire Mansardic on Prospect Ave continues to undergo meticulous restoration work. (Photo courtesy of Quincy Daily Photo) The site describes this photo as "This impressive 1870 mansardic towered house at 67 Prospect Ave. is considered a "Second Empire" house because of all... Read more →
Lizard Lick, North Carolina, ATM Figure I shot this photo of a lizard statue on top of an ATM while visiting North Carolina earlier this year. According to Wikipedia: Lizard Lick is an unincorporated community in Wake County, North Carolina, United States. The community is... Read more →
Ocala, Florida, Dentist's Office I shot this photo of a dentist's sign while visiting Ocala, Florida. I'd love it if you took a look at more of my humorous photos at my photo site at allenforrest.com. I Welcome Your Comments! Please Post Your Thoughts, Comments,... Read more →
Early on the morning of January 3, 2014, I headed from my home in Jacksonville Beach, Florida, to Little Talbot Island on the coast of Florida about 16 miles north of me. I had heard in the local news that a rare sighting this far... Read more →
I enlisted in the U.S. Navy right out of high school and ended up spending about twenty years in the service. It was the Navy that brought me and my family to Mayport, Florida, where we settled in Jacksonville Beach. If you are interested in... Read more →
Sunrise over the Atlantic as seen from Mayport, Florida, Naval Station I'm a (very) early riser. On days that I go out for photoshoots, I am often up and out well before sunrise to get pictures of the sunrise from different places. Frequently, I'm there... Read more →
"A photographer went to a socialite party in New York. As he entered the front door, the host said 'I love your pictures - they're wonderful; you must have a fantastic camera.' He said nothing until dinner was finished, then: 'That was a wonderful dinner;... Read more →