Carnival on the Boardwalk

Atlantic City, New Jersey

This was a photograph of a carnival on the boardwalk at the beach in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The mood was fun and festive. The sounds of the crowd having fun were heard in the distance. The scene was captured wonderfully with the bright lights, even from afar. The black night sky was a perfect contrast to the carnival lights!

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Corpus Christi, Texas

Corpus Christi Ocean Waves

Photographed on the beach at Corpus Christi, TX as the ocean waves crested and moved toward shore. The key to getting a good ocean picture is to stand at an angle so that the horizon line and the waves are not completely horizontal and there is some depth and drama to the photo. I enlarged this print to a 16x20 and the deep blue water with the frothy, white waves always get oohs and aahs, especially when I get to the part about sunset...

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A blue bicycle at the beach

Blue Bicycle at the Beach

Anything can be inspiring. At first, I almost didn't take this picture. Then when I saw the image in its original form, it was good, but not great. It could have been better. That's when I applied a few edits and oomph! There it is! Looks so much better. Something worthy of an image on the wall for a perfect conversation piece with guests over. And we all have some beach stories...!

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Beach view visible from mountain in Costa Rica

Beach View from Mountain at Ruins in Costa Rica

As I rode horseback up a mountain nearby a beach in Costa Rica, I stopped at some ruins to photograph the distant view. The waves crashing against the shore were visible; as was the city. From there, it didn't look like there was a lot of sand on this beach. But I assure you, there was while I was below the mountain. The lush greenery was right up against the ruins with the columns and arches. The crumbling facade was reminiscent of a time long ago. Yet the structure stood strong against many a storm. The stone of the ruins was surprisingly bleached white; possibly, from the exposure to strong sunlight at elevation above sea level. The trek down is always easier than the trek up. Even my horse felt the difference as he trotted back down carrying his load, me as a passenger, with ease. He was anxious to gallop, but I held him at bay. He seemed to be anxious to leave the ruins and I couldn't help but wonder; what had his wise eyes seen over the years that I hadn't and never would?  

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Canvas art from Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi Sunset on the Beach

As I walked along the beach at twilight during sunset in Corpus Christi, TX, I photographed the calmest part of the day when most had already left to head back home. It was the best time during the trip that I still remember every day I look at this canvas art. Very tranquil mood despite the roar of the ocean. Even the solitary bird visible pecking at the beach is no longer flying high in the sky. 

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One of my fave images from my travels also edited by me.

Atlantic City, NJ 

 

 

 

 

I photographed this skyline from the beach at dusk after sunset near the boardwalk.

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