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The walkway is the outer wall of a moat surrounding Fort Jefferson in the Dry Tortugas several miles west and slightly north of Key West. These walls are one of the only reasons the fort still stands after Florida was pounded in '04 by four consecutive hurricanes. The tour guide explained that a moat around an island may seem silly, but it was built for good reason. Constructed late into the Civil War, it was built to withstand arms of the day. Men would have to cross the moat had they chosen to invade. In doing so, the powder would be soaked rendering their muskets useless.

It was Union occupied as Florida, interestingly enough, didn't side with the rest of the Confederate South. However, most of the supplies came from New England. The fort was never completed. Nor did it see any combat.

Today, the moat makes for an unusual and pleasant stroll. We felt like we were walking in the middle of the ocean.

Hope you enjoy this little slice of history in the Caribbean.

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:icondesertsiren:
I really like this photo unmanipulated...buuuuut...can I borrow it and see what I can do to manip it? lol

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:iconjiwasz:
Sure! Have at it. I've been thinking of starting up a stock account. I have a few unsubmitted photos that would make great backgrounds for various manipulations. I look forward to seeing what you make of it.

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:iconyesterdaymorning:
this is an awesome shot. i love it!!!!!! the lines are amazing.

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:iconjiwasz:
Thank you!

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:iconsleepyhead12567:
very awsome.. and cool facts!! :D looks like it would be fun... was the water warm?

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:iconjiwasz:
It was a perfect day in the low 70s with a slight breeze. It was a good snorkling location, but isn't as colorful as what's found farther south in the Caribbean. The currents in the Gulf of Mexico may be warm, but are not as conducive to more colorful sea life found closer to the equator.

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:iconvw1956:
That´s the best version of the three You submitted - it´s colors look best:clap::clap:

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Thanks! I knew I had better photos of this subject. They were hidden away in an obscure directory on my computer.

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Mein Luftkissenfahrzeug ist mit Aalen voll
Il mio hovercraft č pieno di anguille
Mi aerodeslizador está lleno de anguilas
:iconsleepyhead12567:
thats soo cool, the warmest water ive been in was in CA.. but not as pretty as other waters.. :)

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"I have no particular talent. I am merely inquisitive." :dygel:

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