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Well Friday morning was cold, but I wanted to share the beautiful morning sunrise with everyone so here it is via my drone. I flew the DJI Phantom 4 out over the coean towards a tug pulling what looks like equipemnet for beach replenishment may uo near Sea Bright. So here are a few photos from this morning including the Belmar Fishing Club Pier

wow it’s gorgeous out and yes cold quick iPhone photo

Just a reminder you can order a beautiful photo session for your family as a Christmas gift view the page here to see all the different options. There are many options for family photographer you on the beach that are affordable. Feel free to call Bill to ask her questions about family photography. Phone 732-451-6003 thank you.

Here are Some of the photos from today’s turkey trot in Irwin on the boardwalk weather wasn’t too bad but it was windy so I can only have the throwing up part of the time it was really windy.

Thanksgiving Day - Thursday, November 28, 2019 @ 8:30 am
Sylvania Avenue & Avon Boardwalk, Avon by the Sea, NJ 07717

Entry Fee for Avon Pond Turkey Trot: $25 before 11/21/2019 - $30 after
T-Shirts Guaranteed for Registrations Received by 11/21/2019

Late Registration and Shirt Pick up on Wednesday, November 27
at Darcy's Tavern on Main Street in Bradley Beach from 5-8 pm or
Race Day Morning Starting at 7:30 am at the Avon Boardwalk Badge Hut

COURSE DETAILS: 2.5 Miles on the Avon and Bradley Beach Boardwalks. Run/Walk, No Timers,
No Water Stations (except at Start/Finish line). Event will take place rain or shine.
PRIZES: First Male/Female and Youth Finishers.
COSTUMES AND HOCKEY JERSEYS ENCOURAGED Awards given to many other participants for interesting or unusual costumes and other interesting observations.

Register for the 2019 Avon Pond Turkey Trot using your mobile device.
Simply download the Viply app or register here.
Save time, the stamp, the check and paper !

You can also download the conventional Avon Pond Turkey Trot
Registration Form here.

One Participant Per Entry Form:
Adult T-Shirt Sizes: S, M, L, XL or XXL (Choose One)
Kids T-Shirt Sizes: S, M or L (Choose One)

Brilliant Sunrise November 27th

I was sitting at my computer working on some new collections for next year. They are private charter tours in addition to our regular wahle watching tours , when all of a sudden the ocean lit up like there was a huge spot light out there it lasted less than 5 mins. Here are a few images I capture. I was lucky in that my camera and tripod were setup on the deck cause i had just 20 mins earlier taken a few images on the sky.

Here are a couple of them from this morning, feel free to leave your commitments below.

I thought I would list some of my best selling artwork.I often get asked for a list of some of what I consider by best images of the Jersey shore coastline.These images are available in all formats and sizes.Artwork of your home or office should speak to you.

There is nothing worse than looking at bland same old office artwork. Cookie cutter generic art makes you wonder. who the heck was in change of choosing the prints for this waiting room area that I am stuck in!

Please take a look at these and I will add to this post all week. I will be sure to name the images so that if you call me and say you want to purchase I know what artwork you are speaking of.

i do sometimes have artwork as small as 8 x10 or 11 x14 and have made artwork as big as 7 feet wide! 

Please think of my artwork these next few weeks when you are looking for holiday gift ideas that are Jersey shore related and unique..

My watermark will not appear on you images, but I will of course sign them for you as long as I don’t hold up delivery of them to you in time for Christmas or other deadlines you may have.

Thanks 

Bill McKim 

phone 732.451.6003 any questions 

American Bald Eagle flying over Belmar Beach November 14

I was sitting home doing some computer work working on family photo shoot photos.My phone rang it was one of my friends saying it was a bald eagle on the beach in Belmar in front of my house I was very lucky they had my camera ready and with the correct long lines to ship this image. Are used a Canon 5D Mark four with a 100 to 400 lens. This is one of my favorite lenses for Photographing Wells and American bald eagles on the beach in Belmar New Jersey. 

Please take time leave a comment on these photos and share the link with your friends thank you everyone who is buying the 2020 Jersey shore photographer calendar that I produce each year you can get a copy this link here they are only $17.5 delivered

 The eagle was sitting on the rocks on the beach at ninth Avenue in Belmar I was able to get a quick couple images then it flew away over the ocean then it came back to the exact same spot 10 minutes later I walked down to the beach I was able to make about 50 photos including where the bold eagle flew right over my head it was pretty amazing.

 

 I will add the video I have it I just got a find it on my hard drive it’s pretty amazing August 18 I think it’s a date catch up.

I am looking back at the photos from our august whale watching trip.A humpback whale made a whale triple breach twice on the left side of the boat and a third breach on the right side of our 115 foot whale watching boat. This triple humpback whale breach all happened within 45 seconds.I said to the passengers on our boat,about 100 of them that they just saved thousands on a whale watching trip to Alaska. 

‘Really it was an amazing sight, join us in 2020 We go whale watching twice a week every week. The season starts in late April till early November 

 

 

Our guided tours are number one in New Jersey no other tour company can brag about seeing whales on 23 of 25 trips in 2019. 

We guarantee you will see a whale if not your next trip is free! Join our email list bill@mckimphotography.com call or text me at 732.451.6003 Thanks Bill McKim 

Whales were all along BELMAR and Spring Lake New Jersey beaches today.

It was an amazing day watching the whales along the beach in Belmar Danielle and Patty were also there to see it I hope some of you were able to see it on the boardwalk a walk down to the beach we are planning on going whale watching Sunday get your tickets now we will only take enough people that we can get everyone inside because the weather is now called but the cabin is here so probably around 40 people tops is over put on even though the boat holds 130 people. 

 

I just looked at the GPS data for the whale photos we were just north of the Mantoloking bridge.The great November whale watching trip. 
We went South towards Island Beach State Park beautiful afternoon Sunday yes it was cold but it was sunny it was beautiful. We didn’t see any whales even though there was a report of three whales  done in the area in the morning we turned around to head back home a little bit disappointed when suddenly,Danielle spotted spouts in the distance. Humpback whales spotted off of Bayhead beach.

The water was very calm it was a beautiful day on the water or the any ocean waves everyone enjoyed it I really didn’t notice anyone being sick it might’ve been we had about 50 people on a boat which is a good number for late fall trip because everybody was able to be inside the boat and stay warm on the way back which if we had 78 people some people would been outside not by choice but by noon so it was a perfect amount of people around 50 is a good number to go whale watching it was great to see all the whales off of Ocean County New Jersey. Join us in 2020 or we’re watching trips will be every Sunday and we’re going to add some Saturdays and also weekday trips we can do a lot more trips in 2020 the season will start again in late April because until then the oceans too cold for people really to be out there April would be able to handle it so we look forward to seeing everyone we still might have another trip or two in November those are definitely trips for people who don’t mind the cold think outdoor football sitting in the stadium with her if you don’t mind that then you wouldn’t mind going well watching and seeing these beautiful humpback whales along the Jersey shore is they migrate south for the winter.

Whale Watching Season is April till November 

Yes it’s finally whale watching season, Be spellbound as they perform some of the most amazing acrobatic displays that only Mother Nature could choreograph. Now is your opportunity to witness the Humpback Whales in their natural environment with the stunning Jersey Coast skyline glistening in the background.

We pride ourselves in our work as leaders in the industry, few can claim to have a marine biologist on deck, Our very own Danielle Brown is a hostess with a marine biology & ecology degree. Our Jersey Shore Whale watching tours focus on learning about whales and their natural environment with respect to their habitat.

A Jersey Shore whale tours will leave you with a deep respect and love for these majestic creatures.

Clean safe huge both with a heated cabin and kitchen awaits you. Yes we have full size men’s nd ladies bathroom on board and the both is kept ultra clean. 

‘We guarantee you will see a whale on your trip in the rare case that we don’t see a whale your next trip is free. We are the only tour company that guarantees you will see a whale!

 

west winds today looked beautiful we will be going whale watching Sunday afternoon,this is one of our last trips sunny day dress warm and come see the real giants .Tickets are just $49 with the code nov3  for our Nov 3rd whale watching tour from BELMAR marina fully narrated tour by a well known naturalist from Rutgers University and Gotham Whale researcher. Any questions call 732.451.6003 

It was a rainy day on #jerseyshorewhalewatch but we still found the #whales and the #dolphins🐬 ! This whale is #tailthrowing for us. We had a free beer tasting hosted by Beach Hause Brewery. We had a great size crowd on the boat more photos to come. The band Guns 4 hire was setup to play on the boat we moved them inside with the bad weather but weather conditions were not favorable for them to play ..

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