DEcember, 31

HAPPY NEW YEAR to everyone 2009

Next weekend is the OBX Wedding Expo held in KDH @ First Flight High School hope to see 

   you if your coming ( Check out my booth )

Jay

December, 17

Ground swell snuck in to Pea Island today as well a very thick fog, I still managed to snap off a few. Jesse Hines gives his Fish a try and Lynn Shell shows a little off the lip just as the sun popped out.

Cleveland, OH

   Just returned back home from a great trip to Cleveland, OH to visit our Son and our lovely daughter in-law. Cleveland is a much different world than I'm used to but it has it's pluses just the same. I do believe it might be one of the coldest places on earth but I'm sure some would debate this statement, never less it is very cold. 

    Still it was very good to see them and their new environment. We did have a sunny blue sky day and we took advantage and went for a nice walk and sight seeing time. I personally could not be more proud of these two as they carve their way thru life. The only regret is not seeing them more often.

   Here are a few family shots and their two cats Axle & Yoda.

Thanksgiving

Wow, its seems like a long time since I've posted on my blog and by looking at the date it has been. I've been real busy and now we are in Cleveland, OH visiting our son and our second daughter ( his wife ) and having a wonderful time. 

Today is THANKSGIVING and the name itself should should awaken us to give thanks for all we have no matter how much or how less. Just looking at a new sunrise and the chance to tell someone you love them or to help them will turn your Thanksgiving day into a great day. I pray that all of you will be blessed this day and to be a blessing to another this day.

HAVE A HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oct 31

   New member to our family, my daughter's new dog Magnum the Golden Retriever. We are enjoying him when she lets him come over for a visit. He also likes chicken a lot!!!!! Sorry Nicole

Wood Ducks

    The Wood Duck

These ducks have got to be the most colorful of all the duck species. They also have proven to be very hard to photograph in the wild. After three different days and countless hours I've finally mustard up these two shots. Not only were they far away but also in the woods, who would have 

guessed a wood duck in the woods. To get these two I had to stand in a foot of water and shooting thru maybe an 18 inch slot in the trees hoping they would make a pass. Making it even harder the light had to be just right to expose them properly. Anyway this is the results for now, I will continue trying to figure out a better way to locate them in the open for a better result hopefully.

October 23

  Now after my commercial assignment on Tuesday the 22nd I left and headed westward in pursuit to locate and shoot a known Bald Eagle site (with camera of course), little did I know I would happen upon a little luck or Blessing which I prefer. Driving along side an earlier harvested corn field I noticed on the far side a small creature at a very far distance. Much to my surprise a young bear cub had an afternoon desire to snack before dinner time. Hey BOO BOO I think I smell a picnic basket!!

   I now had to figure a mode of seek and shoot without the young one or his MAMA wherever she might be lurking finding me first. Needless to say I just pursued without thought. Why do you ask? Because I'm a wildlife photographer and that's just what we do!!

   Here is a little sequence of what I saw at a very close range of 40 feet. 

** photos loaded backwards** sorry about that

** Only eagle shot I could get **

October 22

     Commercial work is always filled with new challenges as well as a little travel, scenic landscapes, and a lovely model to make the shoot all the more worth it. This particular job was for a winery. Here is a few shots hot off the computer.

October 16th

Today was a fun day getting to shoot some morning shots which included sunrise in pea island and a little wildlife during the morning light. The only down side was the blood sucking mosquitoes !! by the thousands, ok at least in the hundreds and that is no joke.

Ran into some nice folks while at the north pond which is beginning to show some nice signs of the fall season bird migrations. 

The full moon was perfect just before sunrise giving a nice view of it's surface. I really think this time of day makes shooting the moon nicer than at sunset. Also the Egrets and others where much friendlier than usual allowing me a much closer range than earlier in the season

October 5th

Today I had the privilege of shooting a beach wedding of a very fun couple who I hope many years of blessings come their way. Congrats Tim & Janine. I just got home and had to jump on a couple of pics more to come later. 

Best of wishes!

Jay

October 3rd

Here are a few shots up north

September 28

   OK its been a few days since I've had time to edit photos but I wanted to get these out to a couple my wife and I met on the beach on saturday 27 which by the way was our 28 anniversary.

Watching their little girl reminded me of our three now grown up and away. I have to admit a part of me wished I could turn back the clock a few years. Waiting on grand babies is our next great adventure. Any way here is a few pics of Paul and his daughter. Enjoy and God bless you two raising your daughter.

September 22

     Today I met up with an old photography friend Jeff Jones who I have not seen in a while, so we headed for Pea Island. Weather was a bit nasty but we were able to spot about 12 or so different species including a few Snow Geese, 4 Marble Godwits, and a small flock of Avocets so not all was lost.

     Then we headed back and stopped in Bodie Island Lighthouse to check it's pond. The light became a little better for photos. Saw many egrets, ibis, tri-coloreds, and a little blue heron and a raccoon hunting the edge of the marshes. All in all a fun session outside on a damp day.

Here is my shots of the raccoon and the little blue.

September 16

   Nathan, here is your pics from Frisco Pier, Enjoy 

Drop me a comment!!!

Don't let Hawaii swell your head Ha! Just kidding bro

September 15

      Here is a skim boarder shot in Kitty Hawk. Everybody gets a turn on my blog! Why do you ask??

      Simple I'm an equal opportunity photographer ha !!!!!

Friday 12th KH pier