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2017 Destin Open photos Expiring

Tom Rzepnicki - organizer Destin Open ©TimeLine Media
Tom Rzepnicki – organizer Destin Open ©TimeLine Media

Destin, Florida

Photos from the 2017 Destin Open are expiring at the TimeLine Media proofing site on Monday, April 23. Looking back, we really enjoyed our trip to Destin! Tom was an incredible host. Not only did he include us with the meals for guests, but we even went to the concert that finished the event! In order to make more room for upcoming spring events, this event will be moved to the archive. While they are still available, here is the link:

2017 Destin Open at TimeLine Media

Awards in the Sandestin ballroom dance competition ©TimeLine Media
Awards in the Sandestin ballroom dance competition ©TimeLine Media

Sandestin Resort

In addition to a beautiful ballroom, the surrounding resort was a nice destination. Especially during the late autumn for this event, the weather was great for a road trip. All in all, the Gulf Coast did not disappoint. Between sessions, there was time to explore the beaches, and the nature trails of the neighborhood. With Tom being a great host, you will not be disappointed coming to participate in this event!

Smooth dancers at Destin Open ©TimeLine Media
Smooth dancers at Destin Open ©TimeLine Media
Rhythm dancers at Destin Open ©TimeLine Media
Rhythm dancers at Destin Open ©TimeLine Media
7 Cities Ballroom at Destin Open ©TimeLine Media
7 Cities Ballroom at Destin Open ©TimeLine Media
Gulf coast of Florida sunset ©TimeLine Media
Gulf coast of Florida sunset ©TimeLine Media
Shara and Tom Rzepnicki ©TimeLine Media
Shara and Tom Rzepnicki ©TimeLine Media

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2017 Destin Open photos Released

Destin Open organizer Tom Rzepnicki ©TimeLine Media
Destin Open organizer Tom Rzepnicki ©TimeLine Media

Destin, Florida

We have a new event on the website! The photos from the 2017 Destin Open have been released on the TimeLine Media proofing site. Of course this is the farthest we have traveled for an event in a while! Not only did we drive, but we took a train to get to Destin, Florida. We have edited, sorted, and posted the 4900+ photos here:

2017 Destin Open at TimeLine Media

Forever Dancing at Sandestin Resort dance competition ©TimeLine Media
Forever Dancing at Sandestin Resort dance competition ©TimeLine Media

Not only did we get photos of dancers on the floor, we also had a step-and-repeat banner set up. Additionally to a fun weekend, Tom provided free photos for all participants! If you would like to download your photos, here is the link to them:

Step and repeat banner photos at TimeLine Media

Smooth dancing at the 2017 Destin Open - Sandestin dance competition ©TimeLine Media
Smooth dancing at Sandestin dance competition ©TimeLine Media
2017 Destin Open dance competition ©TimeLine Media
Destin Open dance competition ©TimeLine Media
Rhythm dancing at Sandestin dance competition ©TimeLine Media
Rhythm dancing at Sandestin dance competition ©TimeLine Media

At the end of the event Tom arranged for a concert in the next ballroom over! Compared to the relatively tense dancing for the judges, the concert had a completely free social dancing time. Great first time at this competition for us – thanks for inviting us!

Organizers and officials at the concert finale ©TimeLine Media
Organizers and officials at the concert finale ©TimeLine Media
Shara and Tom Rzepnicki ©TimeLine Media
Shara and Tom Rzepnicki ©TimeLine Media

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Tampa, Florida

Urban Walkabout

Downtown buildings of Tampa, Florida ©TimeLine Media
Downtown buildings of Tampa, Florida ©TimeLine Media

Last April, I accompanied my wife on a trip to Tampa, Florida. In a previous post, I talked about the trip out of DCA south to Florida. I have never been to Tampa before, and this was a great opportunity to see a new city for me. From my research before arriving, I did see that they had a nice downtown with some large buildings that I hoped to get in photos while I was there.

Downtown Tampa ©TimeLine Media
Tampa from above ©TimeLine Media

During the day, my wife was at a convention to earn some continuing education credits. I had some photography projects to work on that I had on my laptop. Despite not being at home, I can do most of my work remotely. Thanks to readily available internet and fast laptop computers! While my wife was out, I walked around downtown Tampa and saw a lot of interesting sights.

city skyline view from above ©TimeLine Media
Tampa, Florida ©TimeLine Media

Flying Mayor

The NHL Tampa Bay Lightning were in the middle of a playoff run! When I approached a building near city hall, I saw a ladder fire engine lifting the mayor up high into the sky! He revealed a “Go Bolts” banner on the side of the building. That was a fortunate event to run into!

Mayor Bob Buckhorn raising a Lightning Banner ©TimeLine Media
Mayor Bob Buckhorn raising a Lightning Banner ©TimeLine Media
Go Bolts! Tampa Bay Lightning banner ©TimeLine Media
Go Bolts! Tampa Bay Lightning banner ©TimeLine Media

Tampa is a very walkable city. From our hotel, we could walk along the Hillsborough River down to the Convention Center and Amalie Arena where the Lighting play. Walking around the arena area, we found a nice parking garage with a beautiful panoramic view of downtown. Because it was a quiet night in the city without any games being played in the arena, we spent some time getting some nice photos of the tall skyscrapers. I really enjoyed the short time we had to explore this area of Florida!

Amalie Arena, Tampa, Florida ©TimeLine Media
Amalie Arena, Tampa, Florida ©TimeLine Media

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