Photography And Exploring The Back Country

Photography And Exploring The Back Country

I enjoyed the company of Manny and Margaret exploring in the back country. Manny has been a photographer for many years. We no sooner left the marina when a large pod of dolphin appeared. I put the boat in neutral and we watched the dolphin behind the lens of our cameras. Manny, Margaret and myself took many photos of the dolphin. It was amazing. We traveled to the back country and took photos of many birds and collected shells. Margaret found worm shells and enjoyed watching the live shells.  After our adventure in the back country we walked a beautiful stretch of beach. We re-anchored in the Gulf far from people, enjoyed lunch, cloud viewing, listening to the waves and good conversation.
Brian Holaway
relaxandexplore@gmail.com

I have been a Shelling Guide to Cayo Costa State Park since 1995. Many people know me as the Shelling Guide and Captain with Captiva Cruises over the past 20 years. In 2016 I began solely offering private small boat charters to the islands of Pine Island Sound including Cayo Costa State Park, Cabbage Key, Useppa Island, Pine Island and North Captiva. I am a certified Florida Master Naturalist, licensed USCG Captain, avocational photographer, seashell enthusiast and passionate about the history, people and culture of Southwest Florida, especially Cayo Costa. I volunteer as a member of Friends of Cayo Costa State Park and have great respect for the heritage of Cayo Costa. My goal is to provide guests with an overall experience and appreciation for the waters, islands, shells, plants, marine life, wildlife, history and people of this unique area of Southwest Florida.

3 Comments
  • Traci
    Posted at 14:21h, 24 March

    Amazing picture of the osprey with it catch! And a up close picture with your buddies, the dolphin!

    Sweet visit with nature! What a great day!

  • Kim@Snug Harbor
    Posted at 14:21h, 24 March

    You have the best job!

  • Jen S.
    Posted at 14:21h, 24 March

    Great pictures! Sounds like fun was had by all on your adventure. Glad it was such a nice time!