One of my new favorite apps/social networks/addictions is Instragram. It’s an iPhone app that allows you to take and edit photos and share them with friends either through the app itself or by posting on Twitter and Facebook. I was staying on Marco Island on a business trip last month and instead of lugging my DSLR around during breaks or in that short time window between meetings and business meals, I documented the scenery with my iPhone.
Our event was held at the Marriott Marco Island Resort and they were all decked out for the holidays. This two story Christmas tree was featured in the main lobby.
The sprawling resort has multiple (heated) pools and the weather was fabulous for swimming. I love the waterfall here.
I caught as many sunsets as I could. Gotta love being on the “west coast” of Florida!
The resort grounds and powder white sand were heaven!
One night we had a sudden thunderstorm that sadly ruined an outdoor cocktail reception, but stirred up thousands of seashells which I discovered on the beach the next day.
I even found a starfish!
How do you like the pattern of this one?
I spent my final day after a week of grueling meetings poolside with a mojito, thinking about how great it was to be in a bikini after leaving freezing winter temperatures just a few days before. I also found out the organization had made plans to return to Marco Island again the same time next year, so I looked forward to returning with Roberto as I enjoyed this view.
I extended my trip through the weekend, and made my way up to Naples to spend the final night. Here’s the view from the Naples Pier.
I discovered a boutique hotel, The Inn at Pelican Bay, on my way towards Fort Myers Airport from Marco Island and stayed for the night. They had bikes to rent and ride to the beach, and I was in love with the sparkling lights in the bourganvilla arbor.
Time to go home to the cold.
Are you a fan of “iPhoneography?” Do you use Instagram? Leave your user name in the comments so we can follow you!
I love instagram! My username is soulfishing (I don’t know why i didn’t make it vagabond3- dumb!!) anyway- great photos… I’m actually heading to South Florida tomorrow night! Can’t wait.
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Followed you! I hope you have a great time in South Florida!
Ack. I want an iPhone just for this app!!
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Come over to the dark side! Haha. Not sure what kind of phone you do have but I’ve heard they’re making an Instagram app for Android so hopefully you can start using it soon!
Soooooo beautiful!! I lived in Florida for nine years and am so in love with it. These photos do it justice — mine never do! Just gorgeous…
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Aw thank you! I think it would be really nice to life in Florida for awhile. It is sooo different from the Northeast. It’s certainly very photogenic!
Beautiful pictures! I would love to sift through those seashells. The tiki huts look awesome, too.
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Thanks Nanette! I spent hours poking around through the shells!
Great photos. The camera on the iphone is incredibly good! I really want one.
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I’ve actually had iPhones since the first one came out and could NEVER go back to another kind of phone. The camera and Instagram app is just a great bonus too!
I was sat next to someone on the train whi had this and she was playing with it and chatting to me, I have wanted to get it since them but could not remeber its name, Instragram! Thanks for that.
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Hope you enjoy the app!
Looks like you had a good time in my home territory. I moved to southwest Florida over 10 years ago from land locked Kansas, and never looked back. The west coast of Florida is a treasure that I love dear. Next time your hear let me know, I’ll show you around.
Cheers!
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Wow, what a small starfish. The shells along Florida’s mid-southern gulf coast are outstanding. Great snapshots.
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