The lonely boat

Think salty air, sand between your toes, crashing waves, seagulls flying above, and kids building sandcastles: this is summer on Cape Cod. People come from around the world to visit this sandy peninsula which is surrounded by sparkling water, wildlife and some of the freshest seafood imaginable. The Cape has many harbors where you can find fishermen unloading their catch from the day, spectators admiring the boats, and families and friends enjoying a beautiful day of boating. Although the Cape is visited mainly in the summertime, you can still find plenty of things to do and see year round. This photograph is of a small row boat hidden behind the swaying sea grass along the coast of Orleans. The lonely boat gently rocked back and forth with every passing wave and chilly winter breeze. 

Harbor Seal

Seals are common around Cape Cod. They are easily spotted around Chatham and lining the shore of Monomoy. At first you may see thousands of brown boulders but wait take another look they are moving these are the harbor seals the most common of seals found around Cape Cod. These are among the smallest of the species, adults grow up to five feet; however most of them are with in three to four feet. There coloration ranges from brown, gray, and white. In the water they float upright with there nose pointed up. Along the shoreline you can see them soaking up the sun rays on sandbars and rocks. I had found this seal during the cold winter months, it was washed up on along a Brewster beach. The seal had been tagged by local wildlife researchers so they could pick it up later to be examined to find out what might have caused its death.

Reflections

Reflections in photography can lead to some amazing effects and extraordinary images that pop off the screen. The use of water, windows, mirrors or any kind of reflective surface can change the feel of the whole image. The thing about using reflections is that you never know how exactly it will change an ordinary image into something richer and more artistic.These reflections I have photographed where all taken on Cape Cod amongst different harbors. 

26th Annual Parade of Lights

Tonight I went down to the Santa Barbara Pier with a friend to watch the 26th Annual Parade of Lights. This was my first time going to this event it was great seeing crowds of people in the holiday spirit. There where families, couples, friends and more lining the pier to watches as the decorated boats passed by. At the end of the parade there was a small fire work show. Here are a few photos of tonight's festivities if your ever in the area during the holiday season Santa Barbara is filled with things to do with the family. Hope you enjoy. 

The Elegance of the Great Blue Heron

This great blue heron caught my eye one afternoon along the waters edge of the Santa Barbara Harbor. The great blue herons are typically seen along coastlines, in marshes, or near the shores of ponds or streams. They are expert fishers. Herons snare their aquatic prey by walking slowly, or standing still for long periods of time and waiting for fish to come within range of their long necks and blade-like bills.

Style

This series of photos was created for an assignment last semester. The purpose of the assignment was to produce photographs that bridge a gap from our own style to the commercial world. The first photograph in this series is the abstract lobster trap, then the close up of the claw and finally the photo that could be used commercially of the lobster. 

Fly

Walking along the Santa Barbara Harbor during sunset one evening this Pelican soon caught my attention as it sat along the waters edge. I sat there inching closer to the bird until it realized and began to move almost putting on a show for me. Capturing a bird's image is challenging, frustrating and fun all at the same time.