Description

Marsh Trail in the Ten Thousand Islands NWR is a popular place for birders and to watch a sunset.  There is an observation deck on the trail that looks out over the mangroves and is a busy place in the evening. On this evening, I wasn’t planning on going on any trails to photograph. It was a simple ride into Naples for dinner and groceries. However, sometimes the mother nature creates a display that you have to capture. So in my flipflops, I headed out on Marsh Trail. The trail is paved part way, but level the entire length. Very easy, even in flipflops.  I walked past the observation deck and found this isolated mangrove just off the water’s edge. I negotiated some brush along the banks and did my best to anchor my tripod in the water.  I took a few shots adjusting my exposure time with each. (This shot was a 30-second exposure.) After a few minutes, I started to feel bites on my feet. Apparently, I was standing in the home of some ants. Each shot after that was, set-up the shot and use my timer and get the hell out away from the next. I came home with a few great shots and a few ant bites. Well worth it! Lesson learned, always have your camera and a pair of shoes in your vehicle. I think there are two pairs in my vehicle right now.

Open Edition

Matted Prints: Printed on Fuji Crystal Archive Professional Super Type PD Luster and matted with white mat

Metal Prints: Preserving the photo by infusing dyes directly into specially coated aluminum sheets. Because the image is infused into the surface and not on it, your images will take on an almost magical luminescence. The ultra-hard scratch-resistant surface is waterproof/weatherproof and can be cleaned easily – just avoid direct sunlight.