Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode- Happy Anniversary~ February 17
It's an overcast rainy day....so sharing my anniversary story.
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode- Happy Anniversary~ February 17
I can’t believe it has been 6 years since my first time in the water with the dolphin. The night before my first dolphin photo, I was on my paddle board at sunset. When I feel unsure what to do with my life I ask, “Show me what’s next.” I sat on my board watching the sun go down asking for guidance. That night, I had a dream I was photographing orcas while in the water at sunset.
In the dream, the camera was half in the water, half out. It was so real and captivating, I wanted to try. I wasn't ready to get in the water with orcas but knew dolphin were in the Indian River where I lived so I started there.
That night I hopped in the water a little nervous since it was sunset and I live in the shark bite capital of the world. I stayed close to shore just in case. People on the dock looked at me a bit strange and I admit, I agreed with them.
The minute I saw a dolphin, I relaxed and enjoyed the show including making beautiful art with their tails and grabbing dinner. The experience hooked me. I couldn't wait to get back in the next day.
6 years later, I am in awe of what has unfolded, the connections with dolphins, meeting their babies and watching their friendships unfold along with manatees, pelicans and other wildlife has been a wild ride.
I'm truly grateful for the journey and look forward to what comes next. Thank you for your support and connections! I'm truly grateful.
Stay tuned for more tales!
My first time in the water with dolphin 2.17.18
One of my first dolphin photos
belnding with wildlife
Daniko, a male dolphin closest to me was one of the first dolphins I photographed. I didn't get to know him personally until 2021.
He is with Momma Sarbi and her calf.
Pip the pelican ~ We had a year and half together before he crossed the rainbow bridge
When the tide is low I can walk out far