Category: Beaches

OBX – Outer Banks North Carolina

Nags Head We left the campground early Tuesday morning, in plenty of time to get to the Outer Banks of North Carolina to shoot a sunrise. I wanted to photograph the Bodie Island Lighthouse early that morning, and I already had an idea of the shot I wanted to get. Of course, the best-laid plans…


My Latest Trip to the Beach

A Trip to Marineland, Florida I love the beach!  As I stand here along the ocean’s edge, I can smell the salty sea air, feel a cool breeze blowing and hear the sound of the waves crashing onto the shore.  I can see the endless sea in front of me and the colorful clouds above…


Images taken in June 2021

Fun fact: The name June is the modern-day adaption of the Latin word Junius, which has its origins dating back to the ancient Romans. It is thought that the name came from the Roman goddess of marriage, Juno. Sunset on Crescent LakeImage No 494 I had planned on taking a trip to Cape San Blas…


Cedar Key’s Iconic Shack

For a period of time I made several trips over to Cedar Key just to photograph the locally famous ‘Honeymoon Shack’ or ‘Honeymoon Cottage’, as some of the locals call it. The stilt house was built in 1959 by Henry Taylor for Phillip and Margaret Thomas of Gainesville. The house was severely damaged in 1985…


A Night At The Beach

I was running out of ideas of good subjects to shoot for some night photography.  I was walking through a Walmart when I noticed a display of all sorts of beach items.  When I saw the beach umbrella and chair, I decided that I had to have it.  When the next full moon came around…


Film Capture at Marineland

For almost 2 years now, I have been shooting my Canon 5D Mark IV almost exclusively with the exception of maybe twice. To be honest, I really do prefer the results that I get from my old film cameras over digital. Both camera types have their strengths and weaknesses but I think my preference is…


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