Shrimpin' Canvas Print

Fernandina Beach, Florida
Early in the 20th century, Fernandina Beach, the tiny seaport city on Amelia Island, is credited with being the birthplace of the modern, commercial shrimping industry. The first major change in shrimping methods in Fernandina, was around 1902, when the first power driven shrimp boat was put into use. At the same time shrimping moved to offshore locations, not just inshore. Another change in shrimping, originating in Fernandina around the same time, was a new shrimping method called the modern otter trawl, used instead of previous conventional shrimping methods such as cast nets, haul seines, bar nets and crudely-made trawls. Shrimp boats are still found at Fernandina's downtown marina today. (seefloridaonline.com)

Coastal & Travel Photography | Prints & Wall Art ~ I believe travel broadens the mind and feeds the soul. I love to photograph the grand scenics of the beaches and marshes at sunrise and sunset and the historic, cultural, and architectural details of the towns and cities along the seacoast. Living in the small town beach community of Amelia Island on the East Coast of Florida, I'm inspired by the sound of the waves crashing, smelling the salty sea air and the pure joy of being able to dig my toes in the sand while searching for sharks teeth along the water's edge. Through my photography, I strive to capture that same sense of wonder we feel when exploring the big, wide world beyond our windows along with bringing a feeling of...