Ancient
Death Throes
Eric's Buoy
GET OFF!
Golden Sunrise
Hey Buddy, Come Here..
I Was Here First
In Search of the Golden Moment
MMMMM, Sushi
Mossy Tree
Out for Breakfast
Peaceful
Pelicans
Rocky Racoon
Whimbrel
Sunset Fire
The Promise Still Holds
Tied but not Moored
Your Clear for Takeoff
Netherworld
Opportunity knocked once again and I knew there was no way that I could let it pass me by. I had been on one little photo jaunt with Eric Horan and loved it and now the chance for a whole weekend expedition to Ossabaw Island. The only thought was what and where is Ossabaw Island? I started with a little research on the island and found that it sits just south of Savannah and it is a Heritage Preserve owned by the state of Georgia. Access to the island is by boat only, no roads, no bridges, very few people. I was stoked, an opportunity to capture a few photos that you might find in a book or museum or some other collection. How could I not go?
The weather for the trip was spectacular save the first day, but even it was not a loss. I was able to capture a few nice frames of a raccoon that was startled to see me and had to check me out as I shot his picture. Once the front that caused the rain had passed we were treated to a nice sunset and an opportunity to capture a rainbow.
The beaches of the island offer wonderful things to see and take pictures of. My personal take away from the island was not the wildlife but rather the lines and patterns the trees and vegetation made both alive and dead. The moss hung in the oaks almost like snow and the light made the moss appear whiter than any I can ever remember seeing. The birds were plentiful and did their part as grand models for our craft. The islands’ use and history also provided wonderful props for compositions that for me is not only captured in bits and bytes but in memories that will live in my mind for the rest of my life.
Our hosts Eric and Marvin provided all of us with an awesome place. Their knowledge of photography and their love of nature were on full display and for this photographer made for a great trip. But as great as Eric and Marvin were I have to tip my hat and say job well done to two very wonderful people, Jan and Jill. Their efforts provided for the nourishment of the entire group and was done with great skill and a lot of love. They were the ones up early so we could have a bite before we met the sun and would have lunch ready when we returned and dinner was prepared with the thought of time for the evening’s golden hour. If you love photography and you love nature you could not ask for a better group of people to go on a trip with. Take a Low Country Safari, you won’t be sorry.
--Michael Short
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