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We are in the prime gardening season here at the Jersey Shore, with so many backyard gardens producing wonderful fruits and veggies. This year my wife, April, has her garden in full bloom!

When a new 90% silver dime was introduced in 1916, the public mistook the obverse design for a representation of the male god Mercury, messenger to the Roman gods. The name "Mercury Dime" took, although the coin actually depicts Liberty wearing a winged cap to signify freedom of th…

If you asked me a few years ago would I be out on a cold December morning chasing birds to take the photos I'd probably have said .....NO! However after slowly getting into "bird watching" I love it and enjoy spending time hiking and looking for our feathered friends. I t...

Spotting a snowy owl is rare in New Jersey. Snowy Owls spend most of their lives in the Arctic and rarely fly this far south.
 
I have been hearing and seeing a lot about the elusive "snowy owl" and how a few have decided to pay the Jersey Shore a visit .... so I ...

Take a look at "Scenes From Life" a collection of photos from around the World, the United States and the beautiful Jersey Shore
It's been a hobby of mine since high school and it's something I enjoy doing .... photography. The...

This edition of "Shutterblog" features photos of animals, but with an emphasis on their faces. All the animals is this segment were photographed at the famous San Diego Zoo in California, when I was recently on vacation. If you a...

It seems that each year, more of my friends are becoming "Empty Nesters."  Kids are going off to college, or have moved away to start a new job.
While parents are happy to see their kids' spread their wings and fly, it can be a challenging adjustment to make after spending…

I love photography as a hobby and I enjoy sharing my photos, many  from right here at the Jersey Shore. I hope you enjoy taking some time to relax as I share my visions with you ~ Shawn Michaels
 
 
 
One of the best things about living at the Jersey Shore is the "seasons&am…

 
 
"I love photography as a hobby and I enjoy sharing my photos, many  from right here at the Jersey Shore. I hope you enjoy taking some time to relax as I share my visions with you” ~ Shawn Michaels
 
 
 
The Biggest Cliche in Photography is Sunrise and Sunset ~ Catherine Opie
 
 
 
Some of the beautif…

“I love photography as a hobby and I enjoy sharing my photos, many  from right here at the Jersey Shore. I hope you enjoy taking some time to relax as I share my visions with you” ~ Shawn Michaels
 
The first two photos from this month are from Ortley Beach. One o…