Ryder Studios

07/01/2026

01/05/2024

Well hello again old friend. It's been too long since we've been to the beach. This is Jacksonville Beach in Florida

07/02/2024

Jacksonville Beach in Florida. I think tje Beach is calling me again.

03/01/2024

Happy New Year! For the first post of 2024... I finally got up early enough for sunrise at the Bridge of Lions in St. Augustine FL.

Completed in 1927, the Bridge was constructed during the extravagant land boom times in Florida. It was designed as a work of art as much as a transport for cars, connecting downtown St. Augustine with Anastasia Island. A double-leaf bascule bridge, or drawbridge, it opens for boat traffic several times throughout the day. The bridge gets its name from two white marble lion statues guarding the bridge on the west side.

13/12/2023

The bridge of Lions in St. Augustine Florida

The bridge gets its name from two white marble lion statues guarding the bridge on the west side. Commissioned and donated by former St. Augustine Mayor and medical doctor, Andrew Anderson, the lions are named Fiel and Firme, Faithful and Firm. In 2015, two new granite lions were added to the east side of the bridge, Pax and Peli, Peace and Happiness, commissioned and donated by St. Augustine residents, Wolfgang and Miki Schau. A walk across the bridge and back to see all four lions is about a mile, and worth every step

22/11/2023

One of the more picturesque spots in Amelia Island is . If you find yourself in the area before the end of the year, I highly recommend stopping in for unique pottery and gifts.

15/11/2023

Recently visited the courthouse in Amelia Island Florida. No we didn't have a court date lol. Amelia Island is a quaint little town on the East coast just north of Jacksonville. I like to visit whenever I get the chance.

03/11/2023

Fine art prints are now available direct from our website. Available in a gallery wrap or framed print. Whether you're looking to add to you home decor or wanting to try a new look, I'm sure we have something for you. Check em out.

https://www.ryderstudios.com/fineartprints.html

01/11/2023

The last image from St. Simons Georgia. It was quite hazzy all day which made for a vary unique sunset that evening. I was hoping for the haze to dissipate, and get the sunlight bouncing off the clouds with no such luck. I'll take the hazy shot though. I think it adds to the shot, evokes a bit of mystery.

24/10/2023

Another shot of the St. Simons peir

17/10/2023

The gazebo on St. Simons Island where you can sit and relax, watch the sunset, and even catch a glimpse of migrating whales.

10/10/2023

Spent some time between Georgia and Florida last week. The St Simons lighthouse in Georgia is a must see.