Do you believe in Mermaids?

Like most children, I heard stories about mermaids and how these creatures would sing to passing ships enchanting the crew, distracting them from their work and causing the crewmen to walk off a ship's deck or to run their ship aground.

In 1984, I saw the movie "Splash" with Tom Hanks and Daryl Hannah and thought " How cool is that". It wasn't until October 16, 2011 that I saw not, one, but two beautiful mermaids lying helplessly on Sunset Beach.

 People along the beach glazed in amazement. Is this real or is it a hoaxs? Neither... it was a great opportunity to be apart of something cool and different. Twenty five year old Model and Mertailor Eric Ducharme is from Crystal River, Florida. On his website, you will find available designs, photos, videos, customer reviews, and accessories. The Mertailor is known worldwide for his mermaid tail creations all over the globe.

Eric creates mermaid tails from various materials such as silicone, urethanes, and latex rubbers to produce a realistic looking product.

He has supplied tails for Lady Gaga, Walt Disney World, and MTV, Aquarium Denver, Ripley's Believe it or Not Aquarium (Myrtle Beach, SC), Sydney Aquarium Australia and Saturday Night Live just to name a few.

My job was made easy with the help of beautiful models Ashley, Jessica and male models Kendall and Eric.

   So, now... Do you believe in mermaids?

Yes, you can make your mermaid fantasy come true. Contact Eric to find out how.

Canon 1D mark II and Canon 40D. Lens: Canon 24-70 (2.8)and Canon 70-200 IS (2.8). Canon 580ex II flash for fill.  Post editing done with Lightroom 3, Photoshop CS5 and Nik Software were used in the making of these images.

Thanks to GOD for provding the sunset, Eric for loaning these amazing tails 

and the models and crew for doing all of the heavy lifting.

All images are copywrite of © drH Photography

Cool brezzes and Smooth Jazz

This is the way the 32th annual 2011 Clearwater Jazz Holiday started tonight. This was the first day of four days and nights of one of... if not the best (Free) outdoor jazz festival ever. Did I mention it's free. What began on the back of flatbed truck 32 years ago has turned into a must see event. I still can't believe it is FREE!!  

The band Global Affect set the tone for tonight's festivities.  Then came Kevin....

Anybody who came to see " Jay Leno" was sadly disappointed. Kevin made you feel right a home with his sweet acoustic guitar.

Here comes Trombone Shorty

Tonight belonged to a young man bring the FUNK out of New Orleans Louisiana.

Troy Andrews (born January 2, 1986), also known by the stage nameTrombone Shorty is a trombone and trumpet player from New Orleans, Louisiana United States. He has worked in jazz, funk and rap music. Andrews is the younger brother of trumpeter and bandleader James Andrews as well as the grandson of singer and songwriter Jessie Hill. Andrews began playing trombone at age six, and since 2009 has played in the band Orleans Avenue.(from Wikipedia)

Today was just the kind of day I needed. Just me and my camera, surrounded by
family, friends and smooth jazz all wrapped up in a cool breeze.

All images were shot with the Canon 1D mark II (70-200mm 2.8 IS Lens) and the Canon 40D (24-70mm 2.8) between ISO 800-1600 1/60-1/80 between F2.8 - F4.5. Lightroom 3 and Nik Software in post.
I love shooting concerts because you never what your going to get from one moment to the next. I love the the light and the ever changing colors effects. It always makes me smile and remember why I love photography so much.

"If you love it... then you got to do it"

All images are copywrite of drH Photography