Cracker Boy Boat Works

Cracker Boy Boat Works is a working boat yard in Fort Pierce that has everything from newly restored boats to boats that were in complete disrepair due to damage during the past hurricanes. This offered us a huge variety of color and texture to photograph. It allowed everyone to get creative and focus on details or the big picture.

© Robin DeLuca

"It was my first photo "Adventure Walk" with this group (and actually, this is the only "Group" I've joined in my lifetime. I had one of the best times I've had in a long time." -Robin DeLuca

© Nancy True

"It was nice to re-visit a place a second time. The weather was pleasant and it was nice to see so many on a summer shoot." -Nancy True

© Roger T. Sobkowiak

"Good to go back to same location...every now and then....to see if one can find new shots/angles/subjects. Plenty of things to shoot...and plenty of room to work around the subjects. We got there early...before the sun heated things up....so shooting from 8-10 worked. Always fun to see what everyone came up with." Roger T. Sobkowiak

© Janice Reynolds

"I love all the textures and colors! There was a lot of inspiration around the boat yard!" -Janice Reynolds

© Carolyn Shafer

"The boat yard was filled with boats in various stages of repair or disrepair, many opportunities for photos." -Carolyn Shafer

© J. Scott Kelly

Old Florida-Train Trestle in Melbourne

This was an opportunity for those interested in the allure of the tracks! Old metal, large bolts and great access to this trestle. Located in Crane Creek Promenade Park in Melbourne just off New Haven Blvd. and US#1. 

© Nancy True



"We got lucky with the weather and had a great shoot. This place has a bit of everything to shoot." -Nancy True

© Claudette Delanoeye



"This was a small downtown artsy and very colorful park with a range of subject matter at hand for photographers along the waterfront. A vast variety of subject matter and lighting conditions with this photo group to give it high recommendations!" -Claudette Delanoeye

© Janice Reynolds

"Love the rusty, grungy trestle. Fun to look for different photo ops in the area." -Janice Reynolds

© Anne Malsbary

"That was soooo much fun. There was so much to see in all the old rust. It was fun processing them also. It was easy to change the colors and do stuff to them." -Anne Malsbary

© J. Scott Kelly

"Fun outing, great place to work on DETAILS!" -J. Scott Kelly 



Wakotahatchee Wetlands

The Wakotahatchee Wetlands are located in suburban Delray Beach. This nature center is a great place to take photographs. There is a raised boardwalk that goes the whole way around the park (I think it is either 1/4 or 1/2 mile around) and there are many species of birds, gators, fish, bushes, trees, and everything else you can expect from a wetland area. It is open from sunrise to sunset 7 days a week.

© Peter H. Connelly

"Fantastic outing. Hope we do this or something similar each year." -Peter H. Connelly

© Virginia Lavish

"Great place.. will definitely go back on my own !!" -Virginia Lavish

© Janice Reynolds

"Beautiful morning, lots of birds and other animals to photograph." -Janice Reynolds

© Boyd Fellows

© J. Scott Kelly

"A lot of people made the journey, Is was a nice morning and surprisingly there were many people on the boardwalk at the crack of dawn!" -J. Scott Kelly



Vero Beach Aviation Day

Aviation Day was an opportunity for the public to come out to the Vero Beach Municipal Airport for a little "Airplane Time". History Flight brought a B-25 and a T-6 and gave rides in both.  A civilian owned L-39 jet trainer with a Blue Angels paint scheme lead the list of over 50 aircraft on static display, including new production aircraft like the new Piper Jet and Piper Light Sport LSA, antique and classic aircraft, military and war bird aircraft, home-built and light sport aircraft.
 

© Janice Reynolds

"Glad there were different planes to photograph this year." -Janice Reynolds

© Boyd Fellows

"Always a good photo op." -Boyd Fellows

In addition to checking out the display aircraft, visitors tried their hand at two flight simulators, (provided by EAA Chapter 99) that was set up with the latest version of MS Flight Simulator X with add-ons and accessories such as yoke pedals and a switch panel similar to a real plane. The simulator also provided the viewer with photographic scenery of Vero Beach including ground terrain.

© Louise Jones-Takata

"I thought last year's A Day was more interesting but in any event I would do it again." -Louise Jones-Takata

© Barbara Oliver

"Beautiful day....great opportunity for photos!" -Barbara Oliver

© Roger T. Sobkowiak

"Beautiful day...bright sun...important to get there early before it gets too crowded...plenty of planes to photographic from regular and artistic angle...many veterans to admire and thank...historic bomber giving demo rides was the center piece." -Roger T. Sobkowiak



© J. Scott Kelly



Bahamas Photo Cruise "Capturing Island Images"

We set sail from Port Canaveral, Florida, for three fun filled days at sea. First stop Nassau, Bahamas where we will photographed the Bahamian "CULTURE AND ARCHITECTURE " around the island. Later in the evening we immersed ourselves in "NIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY" around the beautiful Atlantis Resort. The next day we "TAKE STOCK IN YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY" at Royal Caribbean’s private beach on Coco Cay! There we will be photographing typical Beach/Resort stock photographs with still life objects.

© J. Scott Kelly

"Great group of members! We had fun and I was a bit exhausted, Too bad we couldn't go to the island, but it did allow us to do other things on the ship. I'm looking forward to seeing some of the images on Thursday evening!" -J. Scott Kelly

© Janice Reynolds

"Had a blast even though Coco Cay was cancelled. Got to photograph more around the ship this time. Great group of people and a lot of fun!" -Janice Reynolds

© Virginia Lavish

"It was great! Everyone was helpful and FUN .. that's the best part .. what a SUPER bunch of people!!" -Virginia Lavish

© Louise Jones-Takata



© Bruice Weissman

"Great fun! I learned a lot about my new camera and enjoyed getting to know everyone. Thanks for all the help! I can't wait for next year's trip." -Lynn Niemczak

58th Annual Fellsmere Cracker Day Rodeo

The 58th Annual Cracker Day Rodeo in Fellsmere took place recently. We enjoyed an exciting day filled with bull riding, barrel racing and team roping! Professional Cowboys and Cowgirls from around the State of Florida as well as local favorites gave quite a show.

© Boyd Fellows

"This rodeo is always a great photo op." -Boyd Fellows

© Janice Reynolds

"Always exciting!" -Janice Reynolds

© Carolyn Shafer

© Bruce Weissman

© J. Scott Kelly

"Fun time and a lot of action at the best hometown rodeo in the area!" -J. Scott Kelly 

FLORIDA FLYWHEELERS-20th Annual Antique Engine & Tractor Show

The Florida Fly Wheelers Antique Engine Club is a non-profit organization, founded in 1972, to promote interest in restoring, preserving and exhibiting antique internal combustion engines, steam engines, antique tractors and autos and other labor saving devices from the by-gone years. Fly Wheeler Park has now grown to almost 240 acres and includes a tractor pull track, club and member buildings which house displays, collections and many large engines, and a membership which is over 1,500.

© Roger T. Sobkowiak

"Good atmosphere, lots of people to enjoy and four wheelers to dodge, hot, dusty...plenty to shoot...but had to work with the clutter to find the photo opportunities, village seemed to offer the best photo moments. Fun to talk with the exhibitors and owners." -Roger T. Sobkowiak

© Anne Malsbary

"This is one photography meetup that my husband will go with me. I loved it!!" -Anne Malsbary

© Janice Reynolds

"So much to shoot! I love all the old rusty tractors. Alot of fun and worth the trip." -Janice Reynolds

© J. Scott Kelly

"Great experience to shoot all the little vignettes in the villages! Quite an eclectic group of items and people. I could go back may times to shoot and not find something else to shoot." -J. Scott Kelly