Yesterday was the first day of my final series of classes to complete the Florida Master Naturalist Program. To obtain this certification three modules must be completed. I have completed Coastal Systems, Wetlands and now working on the Uplands Module. I...
Here are some photos from the artistic area of the Shell Fair. One of my favorites was the shell mirror made of all fossil shells. The work and time that go into these crafts is amazing. My hat is off to all of the artists....
The second and third photos are from a client and friend, Nancy. She found this beautiful (rare) shell on one of our trips. I personally would give it a blue ribbon. Great find and great shell Nancy! The rest of the shells come from...
I enjoyed showing Carol and Dotti the beaches on the out islands. Carol had a smile on her face the whole time. Carol enjoyed taking pictures of the birds as well as the landscapes. Dotti enjoyed walking on a beach empty of people. Carol...
I just got home from the opening reception of the Sanibel 75th Annual Shell Fair. I was extremely happy to win a a 2nd place red ribbon for an albino lightning whelk I entered. I will post more on the Shell Fair as it...
Traci traveled with me today to explore the out islands. She is a long time lover of the water and used to work as an underwater photographer for National Geographic. We talked about old adventures and future cameras. Conversations were had about sharks, sea turtles,...
Two intrepid shellers traveled with me today. The wind was very strong, but not enough to keep Dayton and Nancy in port. The husband and wife team have been shelling for decades. Nancy loves baby ears. Today she found a large baby ear beside a...
The Eighth Annaul Marjory Stoneman Douglas Festival was held Tuesday through Friday. I participated in a photography workshop in the beautiful Fakahachee Strand Preserve State Park. Mike Owen the Biologist at the park led the group. His knowledge of the Fakahachee is unparalleled. I...
Rob, Cami and their three children, Wes, Mia and Eliza, had a stellar day on the water. I enjoyed answering questions from three young explorers from Maine. The explorers were fearless and curious as we dropped the anchor off the beaten path. They enjoyed observing...
History was made on Febuary17th, when over 700 people gathered at Bowman's Beach to "Stoop" at the same time for the Guinness Book of World Record. I traveled by boat to the event with friends Doug and Ingrid from Canada. When I arrived in...