Dreaming of a Mermaid

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Mermaid Dreaming Monochrome by Chip Bunnell Photography

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There she was…no hoax, no tricks…a fabled creature only seen by ancient sailors in distant waters. Just out of reach, a live mermaid swam before us under the warm Florida sun. We stood as if frozen in time, confused and unsure of the wonderment we were witnessing.

Mermaid Tammi playfully swam from end to end, occasionally surfacing to cautiously investigate us. With each pass she gained a bit more trust as we remained perfectly motionless. Each time she surfaced, she stayed just a few seconds longer; each time allowing us to gaze on her just bit more. A remarkable calm filled the afternoon as we seemed to bridge the great divide between land and water.

Finally, our mermaid understood we had only child-like curiosity. She shared a huge, watery smile and a wink from her eye and that was all invitation Brittany needed. With one, very unplanned leap, she splashed into the mermaid’s world. She simply could not pass up a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to swim, if even for a brief moment, with a live mermaid. One from the water and one from the land, a true connection was made.

As for me, I was lucky enough to capture this mystical moment as proof mermaids are real and dreams can come true.

Behind the Scene: Single Frame, Processed in LR, PS and Nik Analog Efex

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FAMILY :: A Priceless Moment

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Xander Baptism by Chip Bunnell Phtoography

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Each of us has special, joyful moments in our lives. A small sliver of those the are over-the-top moments of profound happiness that will never be forgotten. They are to be cherished, celebrated and relived over and over. I had the privilege of sharing one of these key life moments with dear friends during the baptism of their young son. As an extra treat for me, I was honored to be asked to photograph this precious family event.

After years of longing and much faith, Eric and Yolanda were blessed with a beautiful son. Their lives where filled with joy as the proud parents shared their new bundle of love with those around them. Not long after, they invited a small group of their closest family and special friends to travel to a tiny town in rural Florida. There, we found a humble church and a very loving priest who performed the ceremony. His compassionate words and the twinkle in his eye reaffirmed that he was the right person to be part of this quiet event. It was a truly wonderful day for all and a priceless moment in time for this young family. Congratulations Eric, Yolanda and young Xander!

Photo Stuff:  Single frame, Processed in LR and Nik Analog Efex

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