Through the Lens

One of the most rewarding aspects of being a teacher is getting to see one
of your former students pursuing the passion you share.  I had the pleasure
of visiting with Joe Stroud yesterday, an art student that I taught many years ago.
He finished his education at the Savannah College of Art and Design, with a major in
Photography and Art History.  I have kept in touch with him over the years.  He
lived out west for awhile, and traveled taking pictures all over the country.
He has moved back home (Winnfield, Louisiana) and is still taking photos of
wildlife and landscapes.

We are currently hosting a Photography Contest at the gallery, and he brought several
photos by.   The ones above are on his wonderful website: www.joestroudphotography.com
I encourage you to visit his site, and purchase a print.  They are beautiful and
varied...something for everyone.  Please help support an artist!

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www.joestroudphotography.com 

Swamp Tour Extravaganza



All smiles before the Swamp Tour



Away we go!

A Shrimp boat along the bayou

Our first gator sighting...just a small one

A blue heron along the way

Our guide started feeding them marshmallows!  in the rain!

And this is "El Whoppo"...a 14 footer that they guide found for us to see

He is eating hot dogs!

Aaaahhh!!

This is the other boat on the tour beside us

And this is "Black Jaw"...another huge gator that came up to the boat
when the guide called to him, and offered the hot dog on a stick!

Wow, what fun on the swamp tour!  We all survived! and saw some

great alligator action.  We used the Honey Island Swamp tours, and

our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly.  There were lots of us

on the boat, about 25 people or so...all ages and from all over.  It rained

for a little while, but then cleared up.  We got to see quite a show as the

gators came out of the water to reach the dangling hot dogs.  Jessica

will never forget it!  Just one more true "Louisiana" experience.

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