This is the first time that I have ever attempted to take photos at night.  After I saw an article in the paper and on the weather channel, I decided to attempt to photograph the moon with Jupiter (above the moon)and Venus (to the left of the moon). 

Sunrise over the Atlantic Ocean

A Pelican waiting for a hand out at a boat dock on the river.

 Driftwood above the high tide mark.

Bountiful sea shells

Gentlemen out hunting clams.
                                                             
      
                                    Fisherman hunting bait.
                                                             

A family outing in the sand.

Beachcomber enjoying the serenity.

Bikers getting a great workout with a view.

Enjoying a snack on the beach.

On Saturday I decided to spend a day away from doing school work on the computer and just enjoying the day at the beach.  It began with a beautiful sunrise and a few hours of  bright sunshine, then the clouds rolled in and ran began to fall.  I still had a great day at the beach.

 

I decided to venture into an area where I am uncomfortable, photographing life as it happens in the Low Country of South Carolina.  There is usually little time to frame up the perfect photo, but you have  to take the photo ops where they come - just like life here.  Enjoy the photos of fresh crabs which is a huge industry for our area.  On this day, refrigeration trucks were waiting to take trucks full of bushel baskets of Blue Crab to Washington D.C and Atlanta GA. 



                                   



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Crabbers waiting for the boss to show up to help unload the holds of boat,

 Repairing lines and nets while they continue to wait for the boss.

Bounty of the May River - Blue Crabs - Ummm Ummm Good!!!!!!1

The May River is also known for its oysters.  This area is one of the 6 oyster shell recycling areas in Beaufort County.

Animal photography

Animals in nature are very difficult to capture.  Here's a few that I have managed in the short time that I've tried to photograph them.

Over-friendly dolphin in Broad Creek, Hilton Head Island

Alligators in Everglades National Park, "Alligator Alley", Florida

Grey heron fishing in central Georgia

Young fox kit in southern West Virgina

Shy fawn at Lake Norman State Park, North Carolina

Friendly rattle snake at Keowee-Toxaway State Natural Area, South Carolina

 Red-headed Skink in my back yard in Bluffton, SC