December 2018

Aerial Photography Islas Coronado Sea Lion Underwater Photography

California Sea Lion Pups in the Coronado Islands

In early November I spent a day diving with California sea lions (Zalophus californianus). Lobster Shack at the North Island was place to be since that's where a great colony of sea lions is. Conditions were excellent, about as good as diving in the Coronados gets. Photographer friend Allison had…

Phil CollaDecember 31, 2018

California Underwater Photography

SCUBA Diving the Southern California Oil Rigs

I've recently made a few more dives underneath the oil rigs (platforms) off Southern California. Platform Eureka stands alone in 700' of water and is my favorite. The twins, Platforms Ellen and Elly, lie in 260' of water. Depending on how recently the structure has been cleaned of invertebrate life, one…

Phil CollaDecember 20, 2018

North Carolina

Fall Colors on the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina

Late October and early November had me in North Carolina for a look at fall colors on the Blue Ridge Parkway near Asheville. It was beautiful, and I look forward to returning next autumn. Cheers, and thanks for looking! Blue Ridge Parkway Fall Colors, Asheville, North Carolina Image ID: 34635…

Phil CollaDecember 14, 2018