NY NOW Gift Show Displays Fossil Designs by Karen Robertson

I'm proud to share with you again Karen Robertson's Design "Wonders Of The Sea" featuring a fossil photo by myself on display at the NY NOW Gift Show in New York City through today. If you have not had a chance to check out the Karen Robertson Collection, she's a lovely and talented designer specializing in marine-life designs and nautical theme decor.  Karen says her brand reflects a lifestyle "to anyone who loves an ocean view" and I couldn't agree more.

Capt. Brian Working Behind The Clouds

I am very excited to let you  know about the classes I have been participating in. The Florida Marine Science Educators class was a  great learning experience.  I look forward to learning more from other classmates on other excursions. Florida SEE... My goal is to reach platinum level . It is the highest level you can obtain. I met with a Florida SEE evaluator this week to review the expectations to achieve this.  This week  was a week of goals. I look forward to reaching these goals and I will update you when I reach these goals.

             Capt. Brian

Texas Sheller Teresa and Family

It was great seeing the Texas Sheller Teresa again. She brought her son and grandson with her on this trip. Teresa is always fun to talk with as we shell. I always learn something new from her. This time was no exception. She gave me great ideas on how to store and display shells with antique shelves. According to her grandson she has shells all over her house.  On this trip she added a few more to her seashell collection. It was a beautiful day on the water. Thank you Teresa for another fun trip and thank you for the boxes of shells. They are amazing and have a special spot on the back porch. 

                                                        Capt. Brian

Fun Day of Shelling and Photography

Rebecca and her kids were out with me last summer. This summer it was Rebecca, her sister Kathy and her kids. We explored the clear water on the out islands for sand dollars and other treasures from the sea. Then it was off to the flats to explore and observe live shells in their habitat. On the way to the flats we encountered a newly formed island that had just appeared as the tide went out. We dropped anchor and set out on this new piece of land .  After walking the newly formed island we made our way to the flats. Rebecca spotted three roseate spoonbills where we anchored. She climbed over the side of the boat barefoot with her camera and started taking photos. The stay on the flats was a short one because of the weather coming in, but we were both able to take numerous photos of the clouds and spoonbills. Thank you Rebecca, Kathy Jamie, Preston and Colin for a fun trip!

                                                                                            Capt. Brian

Introducing Wonders Of The Sea By Karen Robertson and Photographer Brian Holaway

This month Karen finds herself at her favorite Florida Gulf Coast habitat, Captiva Island, where she explores remote unspoiled beaches, accessible only by boat, with guide, photographer and master naturalist, Captain Brian Holaway. For a memorable experience of discovery.

Karen and Captain Brian Holaway

INTRODUCING WONDERS OF THE SEA

1.5 - 3 Million Years Old Shell Fossils

Karen uncovers and acquires one of the largest known and conditioned Florida seashell fossil collections. Encompassing thousands of shells, this most rare and valuable collection will be offered as new framed and table-top artworks for all to treasure and display as home decor.

The above is from Karen Robertson's newsletter. Karen is an award winning designer who loves the sea. I spent last week with Karen photographing her in the out islands.  I am excited to have taken the above photo for this newly designed picture called "Wonders Of The Sea" designed by Karen Robertson. She is lovely to work with and a creative innovator in the world of marine life. This is part of a fossil shell collection  she acquired recently and will take her months to go through. I am looking forward to seeing more of her fossil collection in her designs in the comming months.

Shelling With Katie And Penny

Katie is an avid sheller and probably the youngest blog follower. Katie's mom told me about her daughter's passion for shelling as we left the dock. Katie had reread her shell guide book on the plane ride down from Kansas City.  She found three zig zag scallops, olives, sand dollars, a perfect mini turkey wing along with many other treasures. We walked past thousands of coquinas which was an amazing sight. While we were shelling a pod of dolphins swam close to the beach. It was a most enjoyable day of shelling with Katie and Penny. 

Keep on shelling and HAPPY BIRTHDAY Katie!