Egret and Marsh Grasses, Kiawah
An abundance of nature moments on our early morning boat ride to Captain Sam’s inlet on Kiawah Island, SC.
Skimmers in Flight, Kiawah Island
Pelicans and Clouds, Kiawah
Strand feeding, a dolphin feeding behavior that is unique to the lowcountry of South Carolina, is an amazing thing to witness. The dolphins herd schools of fish then swim with great force to push them ashore. Then they flop up onto the beach to consume their prey. The pelicans have learned to perch in just the right place to catch some of the flying fish for themselves. It is an amazing sight to see and happens so fast, I was happy to catch a few to give you an idea of what it is like.
Catch the fish! Dolphins Strand Feeding on Kiawah
Dolphins Strand Feeding
Hello There!
While we were photographing from the boat, a man was standing on the shore photographing the dolphins feeding. Let the fish fly!
What a Catch!
Thanks for stopping by!
Jane Lurie Photography 
Those are outstanding photos Jane! I really like your use of B&W in the first few, and those dolphins photos are truly amazing! What a sight! Lucky you. 🙂
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Hi Phil, Thank you so much! Glad you like the B&W conversion and that you enjoyed the strand feeding photos- it is very cool. Appreciate your comment!
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Great photos and blog – like it
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Glad you like it, hellboy2503. Thank you for following me! Nice nature shots on your blog, too.
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Welcome back Jane. Glad you guys had such a great day out on the boat. Your photos are amazing (as always).
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Hi Leslee- Thank you! Fun way for the lowcountry to welcome me back. Hope you had a great summer! Appreciate your comment!
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Love that first photograph. Looks great in B&W…all the B&W shots look great! Its also pretty amazing that you got to photograph that dolphin behavior…such amazing, intelligent creatures.
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H Jon, Thank you so much! Coming from you, it means a lot. I do love your bird photography. Glad you like the B&W, I thought these particular shots worked well. And, the dolphins are amazing… there was a small calf learning the ropes from mama, but he is hidden in the rush of activity. Appreciate your comment!
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Thanks much (re my work)! 🙂 Its really amazing you were able to see a calf! I’ve only ever seen such things on the likes of ‘Planet Earth’ and ‘Life’. It must have been awesome watching it in real life! 😀 What a treat!
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Sitting in a toll gate in Chicago with an iPad. Steve is now driving 10 miles over in an effort to return to Kiawah as soon as possible. Great photos!
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Kathy, Thank you! Glad they whet your appetite for your return. Appreciate your comment!
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Wow! Love the black and white pictures especially! You mde a silk purse out of bad lighting! I’m not even sure we were on the same boat your pics are so wonderful! Mary Lynn
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Hi Mary Lynn, Thank you! I’m glad you like them in B&W– thought that was a good way to deal with the intense light. It was great shooting with you and I appreciate you stopping by here for a look! See you soon.
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Love the one with the “flying” fish!
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HI Linda- Thank you, me too! Wish I knew him to send the photo- I would love having it if it were me! Appreciate your comment!
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Jane, This photos are AMAZING! Thank you so much for sharing the beauty of this day with us all. Welcome home!
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Hi Pat, Thank you! Nice to be here… appreciate you stopping by– so glad you enjoyed a slice of Kiawah nature!
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Jane, welcome to my back yard. I loved the man taking the pictures. I was imagining someone behind you taking your picture..and on and on.
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Hi Sharon– yes! What a gorgeous backyard you have! Love that part of the island. That’s an interesting thought about a picture in a picture… thanks so much for your comment and enjoying!
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WOW…what a ‘welcome’ home treat for u 2…and a treat for us as well up here in VT!! THANK YOU for sharing!
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April, Glad you enjoyed a little island zen. Thank you and looking forward to seeing you soon!
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Amazing.welcome home!
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Hi Amy. Thanks! Good to be back to the island’s beauty. Looking forward to seeing you.
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Too good to be real!
Need to invoke Elaine:
“Fake, fake, fake”
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Hi Steve – yes, I admit it, they were trained dolphins out for the weekly photo shoot! Thanks for stopping by and for your comment… I think 🙂
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Jane, these are fantastic shots.
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Thanks os much, Jane. It was fun… we should go down there sometime together.
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Welcome back! We witnessed this several weeks ago for the first time — your pictures captured it!
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HI Wendy! Thank you! It is amazing, isn’t it? There are more on my web site from other excursions. Appreciate your comment and I am Looking forward to seeing you!
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Great shots!
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Thank you, Kurt. Glad you like them!
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