James Frazier (Nashville TN):
Wow, the Holiday Inn next door is really colorful at night. DSC01236--01-JF
James Frazier (Nashville TN):
I arrive at the Fishing Pier to find a bunch of fishermen sitting in their cars at the Fishing Pier. They tell me the Pier doesn't open till 7. DSC01238-01
James Frazier (Nashville TN):
From the Fishing Pier that was accessable, I got this shot as dawn breaks. DSC01278
James Frazier (Nashville TN):
Most of Pensacola Beach is still asleep. DSC01280-JF
James Frazier (Nashville TN):
Another view of Pensacola Beach looking East at Dawn. DSC01260-01
James Frazier (Nashville TN):
Things are brightening up a bit, the winds are strong at a constant 35 mph with gusts in the 40's. The wind makes the air temperature feel cold. DSC01286
James Frazier (Nashville TN):
The fishermen/women are gathered waiting for the gates to open at the Pensacola Beach Fishing Pier. DSC01289
James Frazier (Nashville TN):
Viewing East, still waiting for the sun to pop through the clouds. High winds has brought out the Yellow Flag warning for beach goers. DSC01295-01-JF
James Frazier (Nashville TN):
In the distance, a group of 4 women brave the cold and wind. They stood there in the same spot about 20 minutes before leaving. DSC01305-01
James Frazier (Nashville TN):
Getting much lighter now and more birds are enjoying the brisk winds.DSC01309-01
James Frazier (Nashville TN):
The pre-dawn view West, in the distance, two lone figures stroll along the water. DSC01321
James Frazier (Nashville TN):
The Seagulls are riding the winds like kites, they seem to be having fun. DSC01329
James Frazier (Nashville TN):
This view down the fishing pier shows it void of any people. It's 7:11 am. The fishermen are clear down at the far end and to far away to see in this shot. DSC01332
James Frazier (Nashville TN):
The 4 girls are still on the beach along with a few others. The winds are strong and constant. The sea looks choppy and angry. DSC01338
James Frazier (Nashville TN):
A view east of the rough seas which are generating lots of curly waves. DSC01354-JF
James Frazier (Nashville TN):
The water is very turbulent. Yellow flag warnings have been posted. Meaning swim with extreme caution. DSC01344
James Frazier (Nashville TN):
A seagull jumps off the pier and dives towards the water. DSC01398
James Frazier (Nashville TN):
Looking back towards the shore, still no tourist. I don't blame them...it is cold and windy on this pier. DSC01380-JF
James Frazier (Nashville TN):
A gull riding the wind. The yellow warning flag fully extended in the high winds. DSC01422-01
James Frazier (Nashville TN):
The view looking east of Pensacola Beach from the end of the fishing pier. DSC01403-01
James Frazier (Nashville TN):
Now daylight almost 7:30am and still no visitors. DSC01408-01
James Frazier (Nashville TN):
At the end of the pier, the fishermen have taken their spots except this lone woman. DSC01425
James Frazier (Nashville TN):
I missed the actual sunrise, but a few rays are streaming through the clouds. DSC01428
James Frazier (Nashville TN):
Not a Gull, but another coastal bird, might be a KIlldeer. DSC01445
James Frazier (Nashville TN):
A beautiful postcard like view. The rough emerald sea with sunbeams on the right and the motels to the left along the shore. DSC01432-01
James Frazier (Nashville TN):
A view West of the motels along Pensacola Beach. DSC01455-01
James Frazier (Nashville TN):
Thought the sun was going to peek through for a moment. DSC01450
James Frazier (Nashville TN):
The fishermen gathered at the end of the pier. DSC01458-01
James Frazier (Nashville TN):
Looking back toward shore from the end of the fishing pier. DSC01461-01
James Frazier (Nashville TN):
The guy in the red jacket has caught one. I learned you have to stay out of the way. The yank the fish up and onto the deck of the pier in just seconds. DSC01470-01
