Will I ever capture this creature on camera?

I’ve been camping off and on since January, amazing trips that have brought me as far south as the Florida Keys and soon I’ll be going west to Texas. These adventures include my favorite pups, Piper and Asia…

…and a Sony A6600 that I use for photographing everything from horses to a hole-in-one. I almost got a picture of buffalo in central Florida. I just barely missed a clear picture of a jumping alligator in the Myakka River. But (humble brag forthcoming) I’ve never taken a bad picture of an armadillo! Well, it’s confession time (embarrassing explanation of why I’ve never taken a bad picture of an armadillo forthcoming)… I’ve also never taken a GOOD picture of an armadillo. Truthfully, that’s pretty much the one animal I’m dying to photograph. But to this very day, the good fortune of seeing one while I have my camera eludes me. Are armadillos quick? Not really. Are they uncommon? No. I’m just never in the right place at the right time. 

I’m currently camping in Fontainebleau State Park, across Lake Pontchartrain from New Orleans. I’ve taken pictures of things around the park. Trees. A pier. Stuff that everyone else has taken pictures of already for years and years, I’m sure. But what’s the one thing I’m really hoping to photograph? 

You got it. A big bowl of gumbo. 

No, it’s an armadillo! I’m setting out again today to find the elusive armored ones. Wish me luck. 

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-Out of the Wilderness

Samsung Galaxy da Vinci Commercial – the Actor and the Music!

Samsung is pushing the new Galaxy Z Fold4 hard with a series of commercials. One of the latest features Leonardo da Vinci working on a piece of art. Take a look…

The Music. If you haven’t already heard of Queen, you’re in for a real treat. The decades-old band has many, many hits appearing in movies, TV shows, commercials and however else music can be included. One of my favorite song of theirs is “Save Me” which appeared in an episode of the TV Show “New Girl.” But the song in this commercial is “Don’t Stop Me Now.”

The Actor. Playing the part of da Vinci is an actor named Jamie Morgan. He is actor with a lengthy theater resume, but perhaps he’s making a move into TV/film acting where he will create his own art for viewers to enjoy. A modern-day da Vinci, perhaps? Check out his website JamieMorgan.co ….and his acting reel below.

courtesy of Spotlight.com

For more pics and info about Mr. Morgan, check out his bio on Spotlight.com.

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-Out of the Wilderness

Camping in Big Lagoon State Park, near Pensacola, Florida

Camping in Big Lagoon State Park has been mostly a treat! It’s my first camping trip since visiting Fort Clinch State Park over by Jacksonville, Florida. Want to know how that trip went!? Well, I won’t spoil it by telling you it didn’t live up to my expectations– oh wait, I just spoiled it– well, for a recap click here. As for Big Lagoon, it’s important to know that it’s NOT a beachside park. Water is accessible in the park, but you aren’t going to be building any sandcastles. Half the park is closed for rebuilding/renovations but I still had a good time. One big highlight was watching all the different types of planes and jets flying overhead. More details about all that plus pictures, here. As for wildlife, I didn’t see much but still managed to snap some photos of eagles, a heron, pelicans, and other things. Check out the pics below for a few of my favorite memories from the park…

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-Out of the Wilderness

In the sky above Big Lagoon State Park

Hello and thanks for checking out my blog today. I’m camping in Big Lagoon State Park, just a bit southwest of Pensacola, Florida. Pensacola is home of Naval Air Station Pensacola so today’s post is more about that than it is about the state park. For previous camping adventures, visit my Camping Stories page. Many plans and jets have flown overhead. I caught a few on camera, and perhaps there’s an eagle or two thrown in there, a pelican, and the moon because, well, the moon is cool!

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-Out of the Wilderness

The SiriusXM Commercial – Dinner with the Stars

I’ve been a subscriber to SiriusXM for a few years now and while I have my handful of “go-to” channels, there is so much more than that. A wide range of music plus comedy and sports and politics and the list goes on. This is the message in SiriusXM’s latest ad featuring a few stars you might recognize from the entertainment industry. Here’s the ad…

The Stars. Gathering for a smorgasbord dinner is Alice Cooper, Alanis Morissette, Brad Paisley, Mickey Guyton, and 2 Chainz. You can get a quick bio of each star here. You might’ve also noticed a portrait of Kevin Hart and a coffee mug in the likeness of Conan O’Brien.

The Music. Playing softly in the background is the song “Feels Like Heaven” by Grace Weber.

I love the commercial. It’s a great melting pot of musicians from a wide range of music genres, plus it’s funny so that’s always a plus. On top of that, it delivers the information SiriusXM wants us to know in a clever, conversational way. Kudos to the creative team for putting this one together!

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-Out of the Wilderness