For the Love of Hilton Head Island and the Lowcountry

Close Encounter of the “Bird” Kind – {Hilton Head Island, SC}

In all my years of being out on the water I’ve never come across anything like this. Shortly after pulling away from the docks down at Hilton Head Island’s Skull Creek Boat House, a few visitors arrived. At one point we had three great white egret on the boat, a blue heron stopped by and a pelican tried landing but was waved off by the first group of birds. What an experience!

Another great day of kayaking in Mackay Creek! {Hilton Head Island, SC}

I couldn’t have asked for a better day out there in Mackay Creek. I dropped in at high tide, paddled up the creek for a few hours and rode the ebbing tide back out. The highlight of my trip came when a rather large shark attacked a Jack Crevalle about 50 yards from me. Water was splashing everywhere and the shark was thrashing like crazy! I raced to the scene to find a lot of blood in the water and half a fish floating at the surface. The Jack...

Candid Kayak – HHI, SC

Kayaking through the marshes and waterways surrounding Hilton Head Island has become one of my favorite pastimes. The sounds, tranquility & sights that I experience while gliding across the water are priceless. I always carry camera and even though I’m inches from the water, this is no exception. I do keep my Canon in a dry bag of course. I thought I’d share a moment of beauty from my last trip out. This little system came up on me quickly...

Mother Nature’s Raw Power & Beauty over the Mainland – Hilton Head Island, SC

Often times the power of mother nature will turn ugly. In this case, the lowcountry was spared and we were the benefactor of much needed rain and a beautiful light show as I like to call it. April showers seem to be a bit ahead of schedule this year, as was the pollen and blooming of the Azaleas. Spring is in the air and Hilton Head Island is such a beautiful place this time of year. But for a different kind of...

March. So far so good on Hilton Head Island!

Hilton Head Island is the second largest barrier island on the East Coast after Long Island, NY. The beauty it possesses could last someone two lifetimes! I’ve been trucking around quite a bit in the early days of March, 2012 and been fortunate enough to catch some great weather, sites and photos to remember them by. Enjoy!

A different kind of beautiful at the beach on Hilton Head Island, SC

It wasn’t sunny, serene or what one would normally think of as “nice” at the beach. It was just the opposite, but beautiful in a different way. It never did rain that day, we had just drizzle. The first two weeks of February on Hilton Head Island have already brought beautiful weather in the mid 70′s to lows in the upper 20′s. We’re not exempt from the strange weather seen across the globe these days. Why not make the...

January exits Hilton Head Island with grace..

Well I sure enjoyed January this year! Seems our average high was about 70* and lows were very mild. I’m hoping February follows suit. I spent some time to capture the bridge to Hilton Head Island while the sun was setting on the last evening of January, 2012. Most folks blow past Pinckney Island Landing on their way to or from the island. This is a public boat ramp with plenty of parking and the pier and docks were all just rebuilt this Winter. It...

The Simple Things in the Lowcountry…

…are often overlooked and passed by. If you live in the lowcountry or just visiting; make sure you stop often and take a look around. You just might fall in love with what you see. This post is dedicated to my mother. Today is her...

Fording Island Nature Preserve – Moss Creek, Hilton Head Island, SC

Centrally located in Moss Creek, this quaint little island is only accessible by two bridges overlooking the marsh and a tidal creeks of Moss Creek. Home to a maritime forest that provides a wonderful habitat for local wildlife. Once on the island, there are a number of walking trails that weave their way around and eventually leading to two observation...