Birds of Sarasota, FL

On a recent trip to Sarasota, Florida, I had the opportunity to get a few photos of the local avian community.

Spoonbill

Sand Hill Cranes

Giant Heron

Brown Pelican 

Large Egret

Pelican Diving for Breakfast

Blue Heron looking very dapper

Pelican finishing his breakfast

LAC SUEL FISHING June 2013

This is a quick blog update from recent fishing trip to Lac Seul, ON, CA.  Silver Water Wheel Lodge has the greatest Pike and Walleye fishing I have ever encountered.  Trophy type fish caught everyday and plenty of large fish that most people would be excited about, but just a nice fish for Lac Suel.

Silver Water Wheel Lodge

Lake View

 Black Bear at the edge of our boat.

 Black Bear retreating and wanting no part of Human in a Boat.

Nice 27.25" Walleye caught on the last day.

Frank Hills with nice Northern Pike

Three amigos getting ready to catch the big one.

2012 Masters

Watching the best golfers in the world apply their trade.  Miraculous shots that only us amateurs got hope to execute 

Scott Stallings getting out of the sand

Great concession prices

The famous #12 at Amen Corner

The view of Phil's miraculous shot during 2011 Masters

Reflecting Turtle

Tiger and Mark Leaving the 13th

Chicago Marathon 2011

Interesting picture from the 2011 Chicago Marathon.  The effort, determination and conditioning of the wheel chair athletes is totally amazing.  This pan is shot at 1/50s, 170mm, f5 and ISO 1600.

Amazing Wheel Chair Athlete

Comfortable ride



Shear determination



The World is watching
 

Chicago Marathon 2011

Another amazing show of endurance and courage.  This photo is taken at the 2 mile mark only 24+ to go.
Taken with a D5100, 1/50s, 180mm, F4.8, ISO1600.

Female Wheel Chair Athlete at the 2 mile marker

Hilton Head, SC

Very first attempt at writing a blog, and trying to get this template to cooperate with photos is challenging to say the least.  These photos are from a trip we took to Hilton Head, SC in August of 2011.  Weather was perfect with the exception of a Storm (photo below) that very quickly blew across the Island on our first evening.  Played golf at the Arthur Hills course and at the famous Harbour Town course, both were extremely enjoyable and would look forward to playing them again.

Dining experiences were very spotty, with one exception being Marc Anthony's.  If you can only go to one restaurant this is has to be it.


Storm front approaching fast

Young curious deer

Sunrise on Hilton Head

Late Sunrise

The famous Harbour Town Light House 

View from 18th Fairway

Southern woods Plantation 2010

Fabulous trip to Southern Woods Plantation, one of the best Quail Hunting Plantations in the State of Georgia.  Good ole southern hospitality, very comfortable accommodations, gracious host, fast birds and one heck of a great time.  Southern Woods is  located in Sylvester, GA and east to get to off of Route 75.

Front of Main Lodge

Rattlesnake that did get across the road

Inside the lodges main room

Flushed Quail and Pointer giving chase

Pointer on point ready for the flush

High five the flusher

Riding back after a good hunt