Author: Capt. Brian Holaway

Shellers come from all over and many different ages in search of their favorite seashells. I was most impressed with the grandchildren of Pat and children of Jen. Ben has collected over 70 Wenteltraps. He has only been shelling for two years. On this trip...

I enjoyed the company of Rita, Shawn, Jen, Christopher, Jacob, and Micheal. The family has been shelling in Southwest Florida for over 20 years. We explored the back country and observed many live shells. We found some excellent shells that were unoccupied. Jen found...

Members of the Fort Myers Camera Club traveled with me to the historic fish houses. The weather was absolutely perfect for photography. We even had a few nice white clouds over the out islands that made a perfect back drop through the lens. The...

Driftwood is pleasing to the senses. It looks good, feels good, smells good, and sounds good with the water caressing its ancient bark. Lately the driftwood has been broken or taken away from a landscape that I have grown close to over the years. Sometimes...

The evening weather was perfect for Pat and her daughter Jen. We collected many small shells. Baby ear shells, worm shells, olives, tusks, a rice shell, turbans, key hole limpets and a beautiful lace murex included in the collection. I look forward to exploring again...