I grew up in Florida, very close to the beach. The coastal area where I was raised is known as The Treasure Coast; decades ago a famous diver found Spanish ships laden with jewels that had

shipwrecked in the area. Mornings have always been my favorite time of day; there is a stillness before a reawakening, and an inspiring energy born from the sense that, with this new beginning, anything is possible. This photo was taken on a summer day around 5:30am, very near one of the shipwreck sites. There is a coral reef only about 20 feet from shore here where one can snorkel and see nerf sharks, eel, lionfish, barracuda, dolphin, sea turtles and more. On this morning, sea turtle noses could be seen poking out of the water at 5 minute intervals, dolphin fins surfaced in threes hither and yon, terns alternately chased then fled from the ebbing and lapping waves, gulls nose-dove into the ocean for breakfast. And this woman enjoyed a peaceful walk at the coolest time of day while watching land and sea come to life.

“Charmed Life” 21′ x 22′ framed $275

One of my favorites.  I love the light and the mood of this one.  It’s framed in a wood frame that perfectly matches the color of the floor in the photo — which serves to extend and support the image at the same time.

“Searching”  11″ x 14″ mounted on board, $125

This photo came from a game we played while walking home from the grocery store: take a picture of something that shakes, and something that sparkles.  (I left out the booty closeup.  Get it… shakes)

This image reminds me of those moments when life is in transition; major things are changing; it feels yucky;there’s an unsettled feeling always lingering in the background; we can’t see the whole road that will lead us where we want to be; all we can do is follow the signals that seems like good ones along the way.

“Beginning” B/W Photograph on Cotton Rag, framed in non-reflective glass,  27″ x 22″  $295

Sunrise at the beach near my house in Florida.

On this particular day I stuck around and saw dolphins, sea turtles and a shark surface for air.