Thursday, March 31, 2011

Silent Journey-_MG_3233

A white egret in the Green cay Wetlands flies quietly to her roos at sunset.

Sunday, March 20, 2011

Supermoon-2485

"Oh swear not by the moon, the incostant moon that nightly changes her orb."
Juliet

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"Oh swear not by the moon, the incostant moon that nightly changes her orb."
Juliet

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"Oh swear not by the moon, the incostant moon that nightly changes her orb."
Juliet

Saturday, March 19, 2011

Friday, March 18, 2011

Ibis Rookery-9676

Ibis Rookery, feeding at dusk, Loxahatchee Slough, Palm Beach Gardens.

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http://www.flickr.com/photos/againstthewindimagesbyjuliodecastro/5536924553/

Thursday, March 10, 2011

Published again!

This images was taken at the Viking Yacht display at the Miami International Yacht and Brokerage Show 2010. It has been published twice. In 2010 it was selected from over 60 images submitted by two photographers as the opening double page spread of an article about HMY Yacht sales which appeared in Palm Beach, The Island magazine.



In this instance, it was selected for the publisher's message page in Miami Home and Decor magazine.

To see more images from yachts and boats from around the world, click on the link:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/againstthewindimagesbyjuliodecastro/sets/72157624185157875/

Friday, March 4, 2011

Tim Tebow and the Honda Classic

Three of Americas favorite athletes and one of it's favorite musicians tee it up at the 2011 Honda Classic Pro Am held at the PGA National Golf Club.


Why Tebow plays football!



Jack Nicklaus, Jasdon Taylor, Tim Tebow and kenny G, the most watched foursome on the course.
 
Jason Taylor


Kenny G


Jack Nicklaus, "The Bear"

Tim Tebow, "The Icon"

 




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Sunday, February 27, 2011

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This photo was invited and added to the Great American Architecture group.

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

The Big Easy

The Crescent City, so named because it was built on the banks of an oxbow of the Mighty Mississippi, has facinated the world under four flags.


A unique cultural melting pot of Native American, African American, French, Spanish and American influences has created the unique cajun, creole magical mix of red beans, Mardi Gras and jazz.




Floods, hurricanes, wars, disease have bruised her and yet it endures, its fabric woven into our culture and the imagination of the world.






Here is some of her best, and worst, as she carries on and rebuilds.



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Monday, February 7, 2011

Palm Beach Equestrian Center

Host to the annual Winter Equestrian Festival, a season long event showcasing the world's finest equestrian athletes, both the four and two legged variety. Frequented by Olympic champions and part of the US Olympic trials.

My girls rode here almost twenty years ago when it was no more than a ring or two. Now a virtual city, it has defined Wellington, anchored it's meteoric rise, and established Palm Beach County as the home of one of the world's premier equestrian fascilities.




It is amazing to watch these world class athletes weighing in excess of 1,800 pounds perform with only a subtle nudge, a tug on a rein, the pressure of the riders thigh and a few words of encouragement.
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Saturday, February 5, 2011

Kara-5483


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Originally uploaded by Against The Wind Images
I feel lucky to have the opportunity to photograph these two beautiful young ladies.
Kara and Kassidy are great to work with.

This is the third time I photograph them, these are for their modeling comp cards.
Kara

Kassidy

Kara

Kara

Friday, January 28, 2011

In Memoriam of the crew of the Challenger

Discovery Night Launch
Shuttle_Night_Launch_Discovery-5234Image by Against The Wind Images via Flickr
We all know where we were, when it happened. I saw it live from the pool deck of the Orlando Twin Towers. The vapor trail and remants of the explosion hung silently against the azure sky, refusing to disperse.
 
These images are of the last night launch of the shuttle Discovery, shot from the bridge over the Banana River, less than 3 miles from the pad.  The closest access one can have without clearance.
 
They are posted here on the 25th anniversary of the Challenger disaster, in memory of Christa Mcauliffe and her fellow crew members.
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Thursday, January 27, 2011

Florida Wildlife

Fly United-1581Image by Against The Wind Images via Flickr
A collection of Florida's varied wildlife.  To view the entire collection, click on the link.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/againstthewindimagesbyjuliodecastro/sets/72157622615583280/
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Monday, January 24, 2011

Jonathan Livingston Seagull

-1563Image by Against The Wind Images via Flickr

If you were alive in the 70's, you remember Jonathan Livingston Seagull the book by Richard Bach and the Grammy award winning soundtrack by Neil Diamond.  To view my images of Jonathan, click on the link below.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/againstthewindimagesbyjuliodecastro/sets/72157625772738833/
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Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Sleepless In Seattle

Sleepless in Seattle, known for it's flying fish at the Public Market, Boeing, the hub of Alaska's fisheries and Starbucks.
Nestled beneath the shadow of Mt. Rainier and on the banks of Pugent Sound.
To view the full collection, click on the link below the images.







http://www.flickr.com/photos/againstthewindimagesbyjuliodecastro/sets/72157625862111212
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Tuesday, January 18, 2011

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Originally uploaded by Against The Wind Images
Sunset on Key Biscayne

Monday, January 17, 2011

2010 Fine Art Images Collection by Against The Wind Images

Drawn from over 21,000 images I just in 2010 all over the world.  I've been fortunate to have the opportunity to travel to some beautiful placesand witness some special events.  Here are some of my favorites.
Fields of Gold

Blue on Blue

Blue Ridge Skyline

Speed!

Classic Lines

Horse with No Name

Tango

Covered Bridge
To see the entire 2010 ASgainst The Wind Images Fine art Collection click here:
http://AgainstTheWindImages.zenfolio.com/p855187760/slideshow