Monday, July 29, 2013

Nature's Grand Finale !

The timing has to be right, a passing thunderstorm had just came through as the sun was setting. That's what it takes to get pastel skies such as these. I had just took the dog out who had to wait out the storm to do her thing and that's when I noticed the magic happening above. I grabbed my camera and the both of us headed to Good Harbor Beach then later to Niles Beach.





Bass Rocks
 Pastel skies over Bass Rocks.
 "Look a faint rainbow over Salt Island"!
 From the rocks.
 Life Guard stand and Salt Island.

 Low tide
Rainbow far right!
 "The House"
 Niles Beach
 Niles Beach life guard stand.
 Couple on the beach.
Low tide and the outer harbor.
Tranquil!

Monday, July 22, 2013

Domestic & Wild Residents!

This summer a Red Tail Hawk has taken up residence in a nearby pine tree. As the days go by the hawk is becoming bold, while in the yard the hawk swooped so low over me it almost took my hat off! Several days ago Allie started barking in the yard, as I checked on her the hawk was sitting on a branch only about 12'-15' above her and didn't flinch even when I stood just below! Just after I took the photo of Allie diving into the pool I head a loud "SNAP", as I looked up there was the hawk clutching a large branch. As if to show off it's strength, it swooped by me for a photo op!

















Monday, July 15, 2013

Saturday at The St. Peter's Fiesta 2013 !

Here's Saturday at the Fieasta. I finally had some time to go through over 500 images I took. My biggest dissapointment was not capturing the winning Greasy Pole walk when I moved to allow people behind me to see. Just as I lifted the camera back up to shoot it was too late!



St. Peter
                        Crazy Fiesta hats...look at the detail!
                               Ride in the sky as gulls pass by!
                               Rides
                               Seine boat pulling hard!
                               Heading out.
                               Heading back to the beach.
                               Hitting the beach!
                               A short walk on a long pole!
                               Top heavy!
                               Upside down!
                               Whoops!
                               Karate chop!
                               Arm too short!
                               Very close!
                               I don't know how he missed!
                               Zack Allen captures the flag!
                               High five to the Saturday Champ!
                               Flag bearer.

Monday, July 08, 2013

Friday At The Fiesta 2013!

With close to 500 pictures I took during the 2013 St. Peter's Fiesta here are the sporting events that were conducted in very choppy sea conditions.


We could use an Acrtic Blast!
Seine boats on Pavilion Beach.

The start of the senior women race.

To the beach!

Winning by a wide margin!

"Rowgue" wins!

Celebration time!

Junior women head out.


                                Choppy seas!
                                Close finish!
                                "Savages" win!
Balance!

Backflip!


"Mario"!

Short walk on a long pole!

Ouch!

                                Acting like Superman!
                                 Red flannels!
                                  Eye on the flag!

                                Kyle Barry grabs the flags!

 Taking down the prize!

                                High five!
Beer shower!

Champs side by side!

Off into the sunset!

                 Loosing Greasy Pole walker washing off.