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2006 Summer Photo Contest
Harbor Photos
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Harbor Entry #129
Ken Greenwood took this photo a few years ago before he passed away. He visited and loved Destin.
Debbie Anderson
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Harbor Entry #128
Ken Greenwood took this photo a few years ago before he passed away. He visited and loved Destin.
Debbie Anderson
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Harbor Entry #127
Ken Greenwood took this photo a few years ago before he passed away. He visited and loved Destin.
Debbie Anderson
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Harbor Entry #126
Ken Greenwood took this photo a few years ago before he passed away. He visited and loved Destin.
Debbie Anderson
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Harbor Entry #125
After a long day there is nothing like safe harbor.
Christopher P. Duval
Ft. Walton Beach, FL
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Harbor Entry #124
You just can't beat a Destin Harbor sunset.
John Fitzgerald
Destin, FL
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Harbor Entry #123
This was taken in September 2006 just after I got off work. I couldn't pass this one up!
Arthur Toth
Destin, FL
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Harbor Entry #122
Having fun in the sun on Labor Day weekend 2006 in Destin
Arthur Toth
Destin, FL
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Harbor Entry #121
I was on my way home from Fort Walton Beach, When I stopped to snap this Photo, on September the 5th. 2006 at 6:27pm. I just thought it would make a great screensaver, for my computer.
Arthur Toth
Destin, FL
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Harbor Entry #120
Setting out for another peaceful evening journey in our beautiful emerald waters.
Michelle Daris
Shalimar, FL
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Harbor Entry #119
Natural beauty is always the best beauty.
Michelle Daris
Shalimar, FL
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Harbor Entry #118
Here sits the "heart" of Destin. Times have changed, and things have grown, but one thing remains the same ... this is really what makes Destin the world's luckiest fishing village.
Michelle Daris
Shalimar, FL
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Harbor Entry #117
I took this photo of the sunset over the Destin Bridge Labor Day weekend 2006 during a visit to my family's home in Destin. It was a perfect weekend for a family vacation.
Chris Cole
New Orleans, LA
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Harbor Entry #116
This photo shows a spectacular harbor sunset on Feb. 17, 2000. The colors of the sunsets in Destin are often hard to believe.
John Fitzgerald
Destin, FL
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Harbor Entry #115
This photo shows a thunderstorm approaching Destin Harbor. It is exciting to watch these monsters roll in from the Gulf in the summertime.
John Fitzgerald
Destin, FL
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Harbor Entry #114
This is a photo of a frequent visitor to our backyard on the harbor in Destin.
John Fitzgerald
Destin, FL
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Harbor Entry #113
This photo was taken from our backyard on Santa Rosa Sound. We lost our home in Ivan two years ago, but this view reminds us of why we moved to the Gulf Coast. Beauty remains even in the face of destruction.
Kim Etheredge
Gulf Breeze, FL
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Harbor Entry #112
In August 2006 while standing on the fishing docks of the HarborWalk Marina, I was able to capture a great shot of the A.J.'s Sailboat as it was entering the harbor from a tour.
Christine Hollister
Ft. Walton Beach, FL
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Harbor Entry #111
Labor Day weekend 2006, Crab Island -
This photo will always remind me of that day spent on a boat with good friends, in great weather, and in a great paradise that I am proud to call my home.
Christine Hollister
Ft. Walton Beach, FL
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Harbor Entry #110
West of the Destin Bridge at Sunrise - This is a beautiful spot in Destin to experience a beautiful August Sunrise. The photo captured more than Destin's well-known beauty of its beaches, but of its preserved nature and wildlife.
Christine Hollister
Ft. Walton Beach, FL
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Harbor Entry #109
West Jetty of the Destin Pass - It could not have been a more perfect day in May 2006 for a boat ride along the coast. The sun positioned in just the right spot along with a clear sky, provided the perfect opportunity of capturing "the colors of Destin." This photo speaks for
itself as to why this area is referred to as the "Emerald Coast."
Christine Hollister
Ft. Walton Beach, FL
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Harbor Entry #108
Sunsets are special in all the little harbors of the Emerald Coast. This one particularly impressed me because it was like the clouds were floating down from the sky on a path from heaven. It was taken Labor Day weekend 2006 over the Choctawatchee Bay.
Myke Triebold
Niceville, FL
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Harbor Entry #107
History repeating...
Zane E. Navrotski
Destin, FL
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Harbor Entry #106
This shows a man throwing a cast net for mullet at the Coast Guard Station.
Jackie Edge
Niceville, FL
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Harbor Entry #105
This photo shows boats coming in after a day of fishing.
Jackie Edge
Niceville, FL
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Harbor Entry #104
This was taken from the Destin Bridge. The color of the water has always taken my breath away!
Jimmy Roberson
Destin, FL
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Harbor Entry #103
Another beautiful sunset at the Destin Bridge.
Jimmy Roberson
Destin, FL
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Harbor Entry #102
I thought this photos of the sunset at the Destin Bridge was different. My family loves this photo.
Jimmy Roberson
Destin, FL
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Harbor Entry #101
This was taken from the dock at AJ's. just before sunset.
Jimmy Roberson
Destin, FL
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Harbor Entry #100
This picture was taken in August 2006 from Holiday Isle. The calmness of the water with the reflection from the sky is very peaceful.
Tiffany Vroom
Niceville, FL
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Harbor Entry #99
This is a picture I took from our boat just outside the East Pass in September 2006. The water was a beautiful emerald green that day. I thought a nice caption for the picture would be:
Destin, Florida...We're not called the THE EMERALD COAST for nothin'....
Ramona Maddens
Niceville, FL
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Harbor Entry #98
I took this picture because I had taken a picture from this bridge in 1971, and the difference in growth is amazing. The water is as beautiful as back then. I still have the old photo. We moved here shortly after that.
Pat Burkey
Ft. Walton Beach, FL
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Harbor Entry #97
A photo of the Destin Harbor
Lucy Freytag
Wartburg, TN
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Harbor Entry #96
This photo was taken as we left on the Finest Kind for a day of fishing. I take pictures of Destin almost every time I come "home" to Valparaiso.
Lucy Freytag
Wartburg, TN
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Harbor Entry #95
This photo was taken as we left on the Finest Kind for a day of fishing. I take pictures of Destin almost every time I come "home" to Valparaiso.
Lucy Freytag
Wartburg, TN
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Harbor Entry #94
Dennis Dumler
Destin, FL
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Harbor Entry #93
The "Elizabeth Ann," an icon of the Destin fishing fleet, was heavily damaged by fire several years ago. She was sent up river back to the yard that built her and was there for over a year. This picture of the "Elizabeth Ann" and her skipper was taken upon her return to take her place once again as one of the jewels of the fleet. Destin is glad to have her back.
Bob Goldberg
Navarre, FL
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Harbor Entry #92
Destin cheers me up. My first stop is always the docks where the boaters are happy and the birds are friendly. The Heron in the picture had a wound to his wing. I took the picture of him and said, Does your wing hurt? I swear he turned to me, nodded three times, as if saying, Yes, indeed, it hurts. I hope he is okay now.
Mary D'Orleans
Navarre, FL
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Harbor Entry #91
Taken by Dewey Destin's in 2003. The Nathaniel Bowditch with the Black Beard in pursuit.
Don Outzen
Destin, FL
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Harbor Entry #90
"Reflections" was taken out near Seaside.
Dave VanAusdal
Ft. Walton Beach, FL
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Harbor Entry #89
The Destin Harbor
Becky McFarland
Destin, FL
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Harbor Entry #88
The Destin Harbor
Becky McFarland
Destin, FL
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Harbor Entry #87
This photo was taken on a hot summer day out on Norriego Point just inside of the East Pass in Destin. The white sand and tranquil blue water is so inviting.
Janet Oldaker
Shalimar, FL
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Harbor Entry #86
I took this photo in September 2006, around 7 p.m., on one of my daily walks on the Destin Bridge. With sites like these, who couldn't love Destin?
Arthur Toth
Destin, FL
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Harbor Entry #85
I moved here to Destin from Pennsylvania in 1984 because I love the sunsets, the beautiful harbors, and great beaches. It dosen't get much better then this!
Arthur Toth
Destin, FL
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Harbor Entry #84
This is why I love Destin; there is no better sight than seeing the fleet docked in the harbor.
Arthur Toth
Destin, FL
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Harbor Entry #83
When I took this photo on Sept. 1, I was enjoying my lunch at the Lucky Snapper and noticed the many boats lined up along the shoreline. The sea gull in this photo almost appears to be laughing at the swimmers and sun bathers, while the majesty of the boat lends a little seriousness to the situation.
Diane Rutledge
Navarre, FL
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Harbor Entry #82
I took this photo Sept. 1, standing on a dock near the Lucky Snapper. I enjoyed watching the fisherman quickly clean each fish. You can almost feel the water spraying from the nozzle. I marvel at the color of the fish he caught hanging on the stand.
Diane Rutledge
Navarre, FL
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Harbor Entry #81
I took this photo Sept. 1, on the dock between AJ's and the Lucky Snapper. I was walking towards the Lucky Snapper, and noticed the lines of shadows from the light poles and the various colors from the surrounds buildings, cars and umbrellas, all blending harmoniously.
Diane Rutledge
Navarre, FL
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Harbor Entry #80
This photo was taken on the Destin Bridge, over looking Crab Island. The date taken was May 26, 2006, Memorial Day Weekend. I like this photo of because of all the happy people out on their boats having a good time.
Opal Westmoreland
Crestview, FL
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Harbor Entry #79
This is my favorite photo of the Jetty - you can see how crystal clear the water truly is
I can almost hear it!!
Kathleen Davis
Oak Ridge, TN
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Harbor Entry #78
I took this picture from the Destin Bridge on Sept. 3, 2006.
Arthur Toth
Destin, FL
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Harbor Entry #77
This was taken on the Destin Bridge.
Sam Pate
Tallahassee, FL
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Harbor Entry #76
This was taken on the Destin Bridge.
Sam Pate
Tallahassee, FL
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Harbor Entry #75
Destin Harbor on the Sea Blaster
Sam Pate
Tallahassee, FL
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Harbor Entry #74
The photo is of AJ's and was taken in October 2005 during the Fishing Rodeo. My wife and I were waiting on the weighs.
Chuck Place
Shalimar, FL
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Harbor Entry #73
This picture was taken at the Sandestin Marina - After a long day at Crab Island, I have to say this was a perfect finish to the day!
Jennifer Bowling
Destin, FL
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Harbor Entry #72
This is a photo of the harbor from Norriego Point.
Charm Hess
Destin, FL
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Harbor Entry #71
The sunsets are always beautiful in Destin. They always capture my heart. This photo was made from our boat as we entered the harbor one October evening.
Pat Scott-Rogers
Destin, FL
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Harbor Entry #70
I fell in love with Destin 21 years ago. I vacationed here 17 years before moving to Destin four years ago. We love the great fishing here. This was my first big catch to enter in the Destin Fishing Rodeo!
Pat Scott-Rogers
Destin, FL
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Harbor Entry #69
This is a photo taken by the Destin Bridge.
D. Thompson
Destin, FL
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Harbor Entry #68
I took this photo at the end of Holiday Isle. This heron was sitting on the fence looking over his kingdom in Destin Harbor.
Jim Vail
Niceville, FL
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Harbor Entry #67
I took this photo of the Nathaniel Bowditch schooner at sunset in November while at Destin Harbor. The owner/captain is a friend of mine, and I have been aboard many times.
Jim Vail
Niceville, FL
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Harbor Entry #66
This picture was taken on a day when we couldn't take our boat out, but sure wished we could have. It was taken from the bridge (which you can see the railing in the foreground). The viewer sees the beauty, but with the railing knows that they're not a part.
Kim Hopkins
Shalimar, FL
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Harbor Entry #65
I took the photo from the deck of the Inn on Destin Harbor during my son's 14th birthday celebration. The sky grew more colorful as the sun set, and it seemed as if the harbor was reluctant to see the day end.
Lisa Worsham
Ft. Walton Beach, FL
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Harbor Entry #64
This picture I took on the Destin docks with my friend, and it's special to me because we had fun taking pictures that day.
Sarah Dietrich
Destin, FL
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Harbor Entry #63
This picture is of a grandpa and his grandson I met mullet fishing one day. I thought they were so sweet together so I asked if I could take their picture.
Sarah Dietrich
Destin, FL
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Harbor Entry #62
This picture was taken off my friend's dock. We had fun that day.
Brooke Hammonds
Destin, FL
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Harbor Entry #61
This was taken at the jetty on a beautiful day in paradise.
Stacy Hanson
Ft. Walton Beach, FL
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Harbor Entry #60
I took this photo at sunset on Valentine's Day 2001 from behind Captain Dave's Restaurant on the Destin Harbor. It was an amazing sight!
Johnny Springfield
Ft. Walton Beach, FL
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Harbor Entry #59
This was taken on a dinner cruise aboard the Solaris.
Carolyn Laux
Baker, FL
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Harbor Entry #58
This photo was taken in March of 2006. I am not usually on the water during the evening hours, but I had boat trouble that afternoon (dead battery). As I was heading home, I took the opportunity the relax for a moment and snap this photo.
Jason Hines
Ft. Walton Beach, FL
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Harbor Entry #57
This was taken in the evening with timed exposure. I have always loved being on the docks at night. I guess because it brings back such great memories of childhood and the vacations we took as a family.
Christopher P. Duval
Ft. Walton Beach, FL
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Harbor Entry #56
One of the town's most colorful and meaningful annual events is the Blessing of the Fleet. Each year around 100 boats parade through the harbor to receive a blessing from local pastors and people. Boats range from those used by law enforcement to boats used as diving platforms and for para-sailing.
Lynn C. Bowling
Destin, FL
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Harbor Entry #55
The Great Blue Heron is a common sight along the docks in Destin's harbor. On this day, the heron seems to be viewing the colorful Blessing of the Fleet with almost as much interest as I was enjoying watching him.
Lynn C. Bowling
Destin, FL
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Harbor Entry #54
From Norriego Point on the harbor, the view of Destin's East Pass reveals the best view of the area's clean aqua waters and sleek charter boats and other water toys. This was a typical gorgeous day in May 2006.
Lynn C. Bowling
Destin, FL
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Harbor Entry #53
I took this picture on the way home from work.
Renee Whitehead
Navarre, FL
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Harbor Entry #52
This photo was taken at sunrise, looking south at the Jetties in April 2006, while sitting on the condo balcony drinking coffee.
Ron Walton
Oak Ridge, TN
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Harbor Entry #51
This was taken north of the Destin Bridge at sunset.
Susan Zagorski
Santa Rosa Beach, FL
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Harbor Entry #50
Dining at Deweys in Destin..... Taken in July 2006.
Richard Stutes
Lake Charles, LA
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Harbor Entry #49
I took this picture when I helped clean one of the fishing boats over by AJ's restaurant.
Diane Adams
Baker, FL
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Harbor Entry #48
Early one morning, I was preparing to guide an educational tour of the harbor and Gulf of Mexico for a local high school on the Southern Star with Capt. Steve. As I waited for the students to arrive, I was moved by the sunrise and reflection on the water.
Joy Brown
Choctaw Beach, FL
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Harbor Entry #47
I shot this in 2004 after Hurricane Ivan. The photograph is actually shot across the bay in the Freeport are; however, the condos in the background are of the Destin/Sandestin area.
Jason Nix
Mary Esther, FL
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Harbor Entry #46
I really liked the way the sky made everything in its path that same reddish color. This is quite cliche, but I just enjoy the way the color came out and the way the heron is just sitting there completely undisturbed.
Jason Nix
Mary Esther, FL
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Harbor Entry #45
This was shot on Old 98 in Walton County before you get to the Outlet Mall. A woman there always feeds the birds and they go absolutely crazy.
Jason Nix
Mary Esther, FL
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Harbor Entry #44
This picture was taken atop Brooks Bridge looking west.
Ron Chester
Ft. Walton Beach, FL
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Harbor Entry #43
This picture was taken in May 2006 from my porch. The boat is heading back into the harbor.
Bonnie Hayes
Destin, FL
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Harbor Entry #42
This is a photo of the Destin Harbor that was taken on Father's Day of 2006. It was a beautiful day all around!
April Hardy
Crestview, FL
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Harbor Entry #41
This was taken the eve of Hurricane Ivan in September 2004. The emptiness and stillness said volumes in contrast to the usual busy activities of this vital part of the community, but once the storm passed all was back to normal.
Lynn C. Bowling
Destin, FL
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Harbor Entry #40
This photo was taken from a the deck in Destin.
R. Edward Chester
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Harbor Entry #39
Here's a photo taken on board the Southern Star Dolphin Cruise in the harbor. I visit Destin every year and love it!
Ben Pierce
Upper Marlboro, MD
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Harbor Entry #38
This was taken from the Destin Bridge in the afternoon.
Christopher P. Duval
Ft. Walton Beach, FL
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Harbor Entry #38
This was taken from the Destin Bridge in the afternoon.
Christopher P. Duval
Ft. Walton Beach, FL
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Harbor Entry #37
This photo was taken somewhere in Destin at sunrise. It just reminds me of peacefulness.
Janice Anne Scribner
Pensacola, FL
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Harbor Entry #36
I enjoyed several of these 4th of July fireworks shots taken at Holiday Isle. A great family event. A great time for all.
Scotty Lane
Destin, FL
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Harbor Entry #35
I do enjoy checking the racks. Love the Red Snapper.
Scotty Lane
Destin, FL
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Harbor Entry #34
While driving home over the bridge, these boats just looked like they were "coming in."
Scotty Lane
Destin, FL
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Harbor Entry #33
This photo shows the Destin Harbor.
Scotty Lane
Destin, FL
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Harbor Entry #32
This photo was taken of the Destin Harbor from Harbor Docks. It's the most beautiful sunset I have ever seen!
Aubrey Massicotte
Ft. Walton Beach, FL
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Harbor Entry #31
This photo shows a great view of the bridge from A.J.'s. It was taken in July 2006.
D. Thompson
Destin, FL
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Harbor Entry #30
Down on the docks in July '06. Nice catch!
D. Thompson
Destin, FL
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Harbor Entry #29
This is a photo of the Destin Bridge taken in July 2006.
Tim Thornton
Athens, AL
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Harbor Entry #28
This photo was taken on July 29, 2006, of the Destin Harbor. You can see the Destin Harbor, the East Pass, and Crab Island.
Charm Hess
Destin, FL
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Harbor Entry #27
This was taken while on a Dolphin Cruise, while I was acting like a tourist with all my other American Business Women Association sisters.
Tonya Nunes
Ft. Walton Beach, FL
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Harbor Entry #26
It was my son's 21st birthday, and he had never been in an airplane, so we hitched a ride on a Cessna out of the Destin airport. He not only got to go up in a plane, he got to fly it! I took this picture in March 2006 from the back seat with him in the pilot's chair.
D. Thompson
Destin, FL
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Harbor Entry #25
While my young daughter was fishing on a pier next to the Destin Bridge and the sun was burning off the morning mist, a hobo cat emerged from nowhere seeking a fish for breakfast.
John Frances
Ft. Walton Beach, FL
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Harbor Entry #24
Sun down on the jetties
Bob Case
Destin, FL
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Harbor Entry #23
Sunrise on the bay
Bob Case
Destin, FL
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Harbor Entry #22
This picture was taken from the deck at the Lucky Snapper Restaurent. The view is spectacular.
Dottie Echols
Destin, FL
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Harbor Entry #21
This picture was taken from the deck at the Lucky Snapper Restaurent. The view is spectacular.
Dottie Echols
Destin, FL
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Harbor Entry #20
Taken at Norriego Point at dusk
Christopher P. Duval
Ft. Walton Beach, FL
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Harbor Entry #19
My favorite place for pictures is from the Destin Bridge.
C.B. Johnson
Destin, FL
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Harbor Entry #18
This photo was taken July 2006 while vacationing with my family in Destin. This photo is special to me because I love the scenery, the leisure activities, and the entire atmosphere of the harbor.
Jackie Whitten
Crockett County, TN
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Harbor Entry #17
This view of the harbor from the Destin Bridge is awesome.
C.B. Johnson
Destin, FL
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Harbor Entry #16
This was taken of Destin's East Pass in November. When I arrived, it was raining, and I stepped out on the balcony at the East Pass Condos just in time to catch the rainbow.
Charlotte Campbell
Gadsden, AL
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Harbor Entry #15
A boat in the Destin Harbor
Robert Cleary
Destin, FL
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Harbor Entry #14
I was on a boat in the Destin Harbor, and I took a picture of the restaurant Lucky Snapper. I just love the boat and the many colors in this picture.
Shannon Quinlan
Shalimar, FL
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Harbor Entry #13
This was taken late afternoon on July 4th behind Zampieri's Harbor Grille. I especially like the way the outriggers form an arch over the dock and seeing the three military planes flying past.
Jean Dutton
Ft. Walton Beach, FL
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Harbor Entry #12
We took my sister-in-law for a trip on a glass bottom boat while she was visiting. It was a little crisp out around the end of March, but we all enjoyed it very much.
Maureen Molter
Niceville, FL
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Harbor Entry #11
This photo is of my daughter Cailee in June 2006 under the Destin Bridge. Destin is a special place to me because growing up my parents took us on vacation there. They have passed away, but now I take my children every chance I get.
Tina Jernigan
Andalusia, AL
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Harbor Entry #10
This sunset was taken from the north side of the Destin Bridge.
Erick Pedersen
Ft. Walton Beach, FL
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Harbor Entry #9
This sunset was taken from the north side of the Destin Bridge.
Erick Pedersen
Ft. Walton Beach, FL
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Harbor Entry #8
This was taken from the Destin Harbor docks at sunset in 2004.
William Polley
Destin, FL
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Harbor Entry #7
This was taken from the deck of The Lucky Snapper looking toward the East Pass Bridge at a most unusual sunset.
William Polley
Destin, FL
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Harbor Entry #6
This photo of Pastor Rogers, Destin Assembly of God on Easter Sunday at Norriego Point, is very special to me because of the beauty of the colors, the sky, and after so many hurricanes the middle cross still stands.
Charm Hess
Destin, FL
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Harbor Entry #5
This photo was taken from our backyard over the bay in the winter at about sunrise.
L. Rayburn
Shalimar, FL
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Harbor Entry #4
This photo was taken from our backyard over the bay at about sunrise.
L. Rayburn
Shalimar, FL
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Harbor Entry #3
I took this photo from our backyard over the bay at about sunrise in 2001.
L. Rayburn
Shalimar, FL
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Harbor Entry #2
I took this photo from our backyard over the bay at about sunrise in 2001, and it is one of the many I have that makes me remember why we love this area so much.
L. Rayburn
Shalimar, FL
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Harbor Entry #1
A boat decked in lights for the 2005 Destin Boat Parade heads into the harbor at sunset.
Lawrence Scott
Shalimar, FL
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