Our beautiful, terrifying planet is not without its juxtapositions. Some of the most enchanting places on Earth also harbor some of the most daunting locals. In Florida, hurricanes sometimes visit in the late Spring and early Fall, sweeping their massive hands across land and sea as if to smooth out the rough spots. The saving grace are the hidden gems scattered across the state like jewels waiting to be found. Some of the hidden treasures are not-so-hidden, such as the Everglades National...

It is often said that a picture is worth a thousand words, and most of us find it to be true. Photographs can represent portals to the past, adventures taken out of our daily lives in a momentary attempt to forget the cares of the day. It is the hope of every artist that their works do one very important thing to the observer: transport. A famous painting can inspire awe and wonder toward a gone-but-not-forgotten artist. Photographer's are no exception to that rule, and like all artists, they...

A place can mean many things to a person, and each one has a story to tell, its own unique history. In much the same way that people do throughout their lives, a place will undertake many changes, journeys and phases. And, much like people, there are things left behind as they grow, and some things that remain unchanged in spite of the wear and tear of hundreds of years. The little-known oasis of history and community known as Ormond Beach remembers its long story. The Halifax River holds...