Working on New Projects and Ideas

I admittedly have not had time to write in my blog. Fortunately, this usually means I am out in the field photographing or having some sort of adventure. And yes I have...

Following the Everglades Conference, I was already preparing up for FotoFusion 2010 put on by the Palm Beach Photographic Center in their new location in West Palm Beach. Out of nowhere, a cold and double ear infection had me in bed without mercy. I only made it to a little bit of the Fusion, but my favorite part by far is reuniting with friends. Although I saw just a few folks, I was glad to head out to the local wetlands for some time with the birds. I had a day out on Lake okeechobee with my buddies Chris and Boots. This time another archeologist joined us, and made the day great fun.

I keep applying for funding to expand and further the photographing of Lake Okeechobee. Anyone who has seen the horizon line of infinite can understand this crazy undertaking, but oh the artistic obsession is relentless. Or maybe the airboat rides are just that much fun!

I meet up with some photo friends this week to refresh my brain on all my flash is capable of and how to make my lighting more efficient.

In the thick of all this going ons and on goings....I am working on a new book of landscapes that will incorporate the birds and scrub lands too. Also, some new marketing promotions and ideas in the next posting. 2010 is the year of marketing...

The Everglades Coalition Conference 2010

I had a great time this year and have feeling that I will continue to return like so many other activists, scientists, and naturalists alike. The energy that stirred in the sessions and speakers was a great reprieve from the usual hum drum of conferences. Everyone there was energized and filled with information.
2010 is indeed the Year of the Everglades. Since there was so much information I would like to share, I am going to have short profiles throughout the next few postings profiling people and organizations that really WOWed me.

I'll start off with Rob Clift, with the National Parks Conservation Ass. and  Eco-Mariner: www.ecomariner.org
Rob showed me how quick and easy (literally 2 minutes to register) it was to sign up on the site for a FREE online course to make boating more environmentally friendly. His project is specific to Florida Bay, but really can be applied to almost any boating environment. I enjoyed the information about Florida Bay too. The course is an hour long and can be broken up in segments. Check it out!!!

The other WOWer is the Paper Folding art that is a permanent collection at the Morikami Museum in Delray Beach. The display at the conference comprised a collection of birds, reptiles, and other Florida animals. The hand made paper and sculptures are beautiful.
Their Link: www.morikami.org

Everglades Coalition Conference 2010

I am packing up and getting ready for the Conference as I type. I will be one of 300 exhibitors all coming together for positive solutions to sustaining Florida's future (water issues, right?) and the Everglades.


Here's the link:     www.evergladescoalition.org

And I will be reporting back to you all on what I see, hear, and anticipate.