Pocket Change and then Some

Shells go through the washing machine and the dryer frequently.(occupational hazard) Here are some that I have picked up over the year.  It is always a joy finding new treasures, that eventually make it to the pile of "spare change".

Morning On The Water

Like Rod Stewart said." Every picture tells a story." I was happy to be there.

Fall Equinox

 I woke at 4:00 am today to watch the fall equinox sun rise and the moon beams on the water. The east southeast wind pushed me up to the south end of Cayo Costa. I shut the engine off and drifted with the tide as Orion faded away and the sun appeared. The beach on Cayo Costa looked tranquil and inviting. I threw the anchors out and waded ashore with camera in hand. The early morning light was inspiring.

I enjoyed taking world travelers from California around the islands. We enjoyed photographing wild dolphin, manatee and landscapes. Heather, Robbie, Ray and the twins, Madison and Rob. The trip was filled with beautiful beach sandollars and many unique shells from the island. Robbie asked if there were any geocatches on the island. I said, "why yes there is" and we walked up the beach and discovered one.   Madison found an excellent white fighting conch as you can see in the picture (great find Madison).  The trip was filled with new adventures for the kids and the parents.  I enjoyed the whole thing - being a kid and a parent.

Island Images

A fellow photographer loaned me a 12 x 24 Nikon lens. I loved it!  What a great lens. I enjoyed taking many photos( Over 200). The south end of Cayo never looked so good through a lens.  I  need to put that lens on my Christmas/ birthday/ groundhog day/ list.

Capt. Brian's Day Off

I traveled to  a remote region of Florida not on many maps called Devils Garden. The landscape was  full of solitude, wildlife and cattle. I enjoyed watching the landscapes and the sun rise through the lens of the camera. I also missed Cayo Costa.