Surfing in Costa Rica
by Shannon Swanson Captain Clark jumps of her boat Swell in Costa Rica, ready for a surf. Initially I loved using photography to show people interacting with nature and how fluid the two could be. This was my first image … Continue reading Surfing in Costa Rica
Creating an Artificial Reef off the Emerald Coast
The creation of artificial reefs has become more and more popular off the coast of the Florida Panhandle, also known as the Emerald Coast. Concrete and metal are placed on the sandy bottom, following a lengthy application process with both … Continue reading Creating an Artificial Reef off the Emerald Coast
Boston Harbor at Sunrise
While waiting for an appointment in Charlestown, I was able to catch the morning sunrise on Boston Harbor. The whole city was soaked in orange, so I stayed a few extra minutes to snap a photo, even though it was … Continue reading Boston Harbor at Sunrise
Cornell Daily Sun Features One World, Two Feet!
The Cornell Daily Sun, the student newspaper at Cornell University, has featured One World, Two Feet! In addition to describing the mission of the website, the article features quotes and stories from the Cornell alumni explorers. Check out the full … Continue reading Cornell Daily Sun Features One World, Two Feet!
A Convertible to Half Moon Bay
A few friends and I rented a convertible through Relay Rides and took a short drive south of San Francisco to Half Moon Bay, a small shore town and surfer’s paradise. Highly recommended as a day trip and easy escape … Continue reading A Convertible to Half Moon Bay
The Osprey of First Landing State Park
Rarely can you get this close to a bird of prey. As much as these youngsters look like adult Osprey, it seemed they had not yet fledged, and sat in a huge stick nest constructed by their parents, waiting for … Continue reading The Osprey of First Landing State Park
Exploring the Cape Town Landscape
Though I grew up next to New York City, have worked in Africa, and have traveled around the world, I have never been to a city more beautiful than Cape Town. Sandwiched between gorgeous waterfront property and the towering plateau … Continue reading Exploring the Cape Town Landscape
Surfing in Carlsbad, California
by Shannon Swanson One of my first love affairs with the ocean was through surfing, both on a board and behind a camera. Here my friend Jim, a much better surfer than myself, throws an air on a small day … Continue reading Surfing in Carlsbad, California
Five Tips for Birding with Kids Under Five
We all hear people say it: “Wait till you have kids, the way you spend your time will be completely different.” Well, right now, pre-children, I spend a lot of time birding. Given that birding generally requires patience, quiet, and … Continue reading Five Tips for Birding with Kids Under Five
Colorful Markets in New York City
Fall has arrived, with jokes about pumpkin spice lattes and Halloween candy. Within the concrete jungle of New York City, the farms from the surrounding areas put up their stands and sell the fruits and vegetables they work so hard … Continue reading Colorful Markets in New York City
Romania: I Just Can’t Get Enough
By Irina Lut I’ve always loved to wander, whether by train, by plane or on foot. Having lived in six countries and traveled through many more (how does the list of destination goals only seem to get longer?!), I am … Continue reading Romania: I Just Can’t Get Enough
Autumn in the Blue Ridge Mountains
“But, California has seasons too, doesn’t it?” Friends commonly pose this question when I express my giddiness at the arrival of autumn. This is my third autumn in North Carolina, and I absolutely adore the season — the crisp mornings, … Continue reading Autumn in the Blue Ridge Mountains
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