Author Archives: Ben Wilder

marvelous wildlife in and around the Gulf of Mexico (part 2)

I just had to make a second post of some of north Florida’s coastal beauties because I didn’t want them to get lost in one single post. So take a look at the previous post here and then follow up with these photos taken near Alligator Point, Florida. As always, thanks for stopping by! Also,Continue reading “marvelous wildlife in and around the Gulf of Mexico (part 2)”

Playful dolphins of the Gulf of Mexico

I have a few videos of dolphins jumping (posted on YouTube here) but on this particular day recently I feel very lucky to have captured a still images of dolphins jumping and swimming behind my Dad’s boat (while people were tubing, no less!). I have loved dolphins for a long time so this was aContinue reading “Playful dolphins of the Gulf of Mexico”

marvelous wildlife in the Gulf of Mexico

These amazing creatures were seen and admired about an hour south of Tallahassee, Florida near Alligator Point. As cliche as it sounds, pictures just don’t do them justice but at the same time, I find myself marveling at the detail of each picture in ways I didn’t or couldn’t see in the moment. Take aContinue reading “marvelous wildlife in the Gulf of Mexico”

To mask or not to mask, that is the question

I’ve gone around in circles about the whole mandatory mask-wearing order lots of us have seen in the past weeks and months. Here in Nashville this week it became required to wear a mask at all times if leaving home. Here it is in writing: (scroll down for the rest of my thoughts)…  So NashvilleContinue reading “To mask or not to mask, that is the question”