St. Petersburg, Florida, the Sunshine City of the Sunshine State, lives up to its title. It will stun you with varied expressions of beauty at every turn and enfold you again and again in the warmth of its vibrant community. 

The "Rays of Hope" series is my tribute to this radiant and charming city in which I live. Part One is a selection of casual, unedited photographs I took on sun-drenched days in and around St. Pete in 2014. I hope you enjoy these stunning scenes from nature.



















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About the Author and Photographer
An inveterate globetrotter and self-professed global citizen, I love to travel the world, embrace new people (as well as old friends!), discover different cultures, savor exquisite fare, and lounge in lovely accommodations. The Cheryl Chez Elle™ blog is my way of encouraging you to "Travel, Dine, Play, and Stay." Like or want what you see here? Feel free to leave me a comment here or privately drop me a line at cheryl-chez-elle@rightlysaid.com.