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Texas Fishing Photography

Our stock library is constantly growing.  It’s always fun to come across images and rework them.  After processing this one and looking at it more, the sky is amazing.  The dock leading out to the huge storm cell can be interpreted in so many ways…  This huge storm supercell grew quickly on the horizon of the Laguna Madre when we were fishing for redfish a year or two back on the Texas Gulf Coast.  As the storm approached rapidly, James kept telling the guide, “one more, one more shot” and within minutes the storm blanketed the skies and turned day into what felt like night.  Our guide, Freddie Lynch (the best guide down there) jetted to the nearest fishing camp and we ran for cover while the storm passed.  Not the photos we were thinking we would get, but definitely keepers!

Walking into Storm Cell, Laguna Madre, Texas

Walking into Storm Cell, Laguna Madre, Texas

Eastern Sierras, Mono Lake, and Bodie Photography

On a recent photo trip to Bodie State Historic Park, James took pictures along Highway 395.  Stops included Owens Valley, Virginia Lakes, Mono Lake, the mountains above Bridgeport.  Bodie is the largest ghost town in America with over 100 buildings that are in an ‘arrested decay.’  During the gold rush of 1879, it was once the second largest city in California behind San Francisco. James had special access to video and photograph the interior of many buildings as well!  Check out the photos…

Sunset over the Owens Valley.

Sunset over the Owens Valley.

Mono Lake from the North

Mono Lake from the North

Mono Lake from the North

Mono Lake from the North

Inyo Mountains above Bridgeport, California.

Inyo Mountains above Bridgeport, California.

Inyo Mountains above Bridgeport, California.

Inyo Mountains above Bridgeport, California.

Bodie is a ghost town that resulted from the California Gold Rush.

Bodie is a ghost town that resulted from the California Gold Rush.

The Standard Mine and Mill which yielded so much money, it caused the 1878 rush to Bodie.

The Standard Mine and Mill which yielded so much money, it caused the 1878 rush to Bodie.

The view north along Main Street including (L to R) the Dechambeau Hotel & Post Office, I.O.O.F. Hall, Miners Union Hall, and the Morgue which still has caskets inside.

The view north along Main Street including (L to R) the Dechambeau Hotel & Post Office, I.O.O.F. Hall, Miners Union Hall, and the Morgue which still has caskets inside.

Pearson Springs which may be the original site of the cabin of W.S. Bodey, one of the three prospectors who originally found gold here in 1859.

The Campana House, Bodie

House of Lottie Johl, who begain her career as a lady of the night.

House of Lottie Johl, who begain her career as a 'lady of the night.'

Pearson Springs which may be the original site of the cabin of W.S. Bodey, one of the three prospectors who originally found gold here in 1859.

Pearson Springs which may be the original site of the cabin of W.S. Bodey, one of the three prospectors who originally found gold here in 1859.

Panoramic Images added to stock photo archive today.

We have added new panoramic scans of some great photographs from Port Aransas, Texas; Death Valley, California, Grand Cayman; Olympic National Park, Washington; Frederick Sound, Alaska and Kenai Fjords, Alaska.  You can see many of our panoramic images by visting this link: Panoramic Stock Photography

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James + Courtney

Sunrise on Seven Mile Beach, Grand Cayman

Sunrise on Seven Mile Beach, Grand Cayman

Beach chairs on Seven Mile Beach, Grand Cayman

Beach chairs on Seven Mile Beach, Grand Cayman

Quickly approaching storm accross the Gulf of Mexico, Padre Island National Seashore, Texas.  Shot taken while on boat and fishing trip.

Quickly approaching storm accross the Gulf of Mexico, Padre Island National Seashore, Texas. Shot taken while on boat and fishing trip.

Scenic sand dunes panoramic during early sunset, Death Valley, California

Scenic sand dunes panoramic during early sunset, Death Valley, California

Sunset at Second Beach, Olympic National Park, Washington.

Sunset at Second Beach, Olympic National Park, Washington.

Kayakers dwarfed by enormous icebergs navigate Bear Lake fed by Bear Glacier, Kenai Fjords National Park, Alaska

Kayakers dwarfed by enormous icebergs navigate Bear Lake fed by Bear Glacier, Kenai Fjords National Park, Alaska

Sunset over Frederick Sound and Admiralty Island near Kake, Kupreanof Island, Southeast Alaska.

Sunset over Frederick Sound and Admiralty Island near Kake, Kupreanof Island, Southeast Alaska.

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Magazine Cover Image

If you’re in Northern California, you might recognize our photo on the cover of the May issue of Via Magazine (AAA).  Check it out!

Storm reveals rainbow over the Grand Canyon.

Storm reveals rainbow over the Grand Canyon.

Dolphin stock photographs from the California coast in the Santa Barbara Channel.

Today I took our skiff the beluga out and photographed a large group of Common Dolphins, (Delphinus delphis) Large schools of Common dolphin frequent the Santa Barbara Channel hunting for food.  I found several groups of Dolphins feeding on small schools of bait fish.  Along with the Dolphins were Sea Lions and birds chasing the bait fish as well.  My favorite was the leaping Dolphins that looked like they were in a hurdle relay. Common Dolphins on the Wiki , underwater shots on our stock site here

Common Dolphin in the Santa Barbara Channel

Common Dolphin in the Santa Barbara Channel

Large school of Dolphins off the coast of California.

Large school of Dolphins off the coast of California.

these Dolphin can swim at excess of 25mph

these Dolphin can swim at excess of 25mph

Big Sur Stock Photography

We took a recent trip up the coast and had some epic weather! We were shooting Big Sur by full moon light and it was 60 degrees with a warm breeze.  The elephant seals on the beaches at Piedras Blancas are in full action birthing new babies. A great trip!

Paragliding- Adventure Photography

Here are a few shots from a recent shoot of paragliders learning to fly!  Fly Above All in Santa Barbara teaches students as they run off the hill at Elings Park.  Ideal for consistent wind and air to fill their sails, the park is located above the Pacific Ocean where there is always an ocean breeze.

Eastern Sierras

A recent adventure took us to the mountain streams and lakes of the Eastern Sierras, California.  Our timing was right to see the trees exploding with brilliant yellows and oranges.  Under the canopy of snow peak mountains and blue skies that city dwellers dream about, we fished for trout and alpers.  Bishop Creek Canyon is only 15 minutes above Bishop, but a whole new world and season 8,500+ feet above the adventure town.  This time of year the cold nights keep hoards of tourists away, so we had the campground to ourselves.  The trip was an ideal get-away and probably would meet most anyone’s desire to escape to nature and to experience its refreshing qualities. Here is a small sample of the photos. Enjoy!

Eastern Sierras

Turner Forte Stock

We’ve recently added some Baja, Fiji, and Australia images to our stock site. The site is starting to really show some underwater and international destinations.  We have many locations yet to digitize, but this is a start! Take a browse on our site when you have a chance!

Turner Forte Stock

Fiji Resort Promo

This video clip is a compilation of our still and video taken a few years back in Fiji.  This is an example of what was created for this resort, and what we can do for your resort… enjoy! (Edited by Todd Walker) Check back soon for Fiji images on our stock site as well.