Florida Legislature prohibits farm photography

The state legislature should have more important issues to worry about then photographers taking pictures of farms - apparently not...


(1) A person who enters onto a farm or other property where legitimate agriculture operations are being conducted without the written consent of the owner, or an authorized representative of the owner, commits a felony of the
first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084, Florida Statutes. (2) A person who photographs, video records, or otherwise produces images or pictorial records, digital or otherwise, at or of a farm or other property where legitimate agriculture operations are being conducted without the written consent of the owner, or an authorized representative of the owner, commits a felony of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084, Florida Statutes. (3) As used in this section, the term “farm” includes any tract of land cultivated for the purpose of agricultural production, the raising and breeding of domestic animals, or the storage of a commodity.
27 Section 2. This act shall take effect July 1, 2011.

Literary and Visual Poetry

In my efforts to get my work published, I'm finding success with literary magazines, specializing in short stories and poetry. My latest was in May's issue of "Saw Palm", the literary magazine for the University of South Florida. In June, I will have my image titled "Cashel" featured in the Adirondack Review, and will be followed in December with an image in the Rockford Review. I'm planning on contacting other poets and writers to collaborate on larger projects as well. Stay tuned.