Gaddo Reflections

Coral Still Life – It seems that mom spent time framing her photos as if they were a still life painting (hence so many of them named...

Coral Haven – Sometimes Mondays are hard even if you retired. Must be because it is the Monday after Thanksgiving. The Mother of...

I am moving so slow from the feast we had yesterday. I ate way too much. I hope you all had a wonderful day, too. Today we have a...

Boring name for this little guy with neon blue, I know. I would be thankful for any suggestions for a name. I am thankful for the time...

Undersea lagoon that is. I see motion in this photo, I hope that you do, too. Of course, the sea is always in motion, but you don’t...

Windswept – The one soft coral looks like it was being blown in the wind. Sure, it was the water current, but I’ve never heard of water...

Never thought I’d say that phrase, yet I did. There was a time when I said I would never fly on a plane so small that you could sit next...

Part of the Group – We all want to be a part of a group. Our family group, school group, work group, etc. But we don’t always fit in. ...

Oh, You’re Here! Welcome to my humble home. I was just on my way to the reef store to pick up some goodies. Want to come along? ...

Hey Angel – There are days that I just can’t think of anything to say. It is hard to believe, right? I think I’ll start my gratitude...

Aren’t they cute? I love butterflies so why not love butterfly fish, too. Which I do. Too cute. Take care out there. Enjoy!...

Happy Veteran’s Day to all those who served. Thank you! Here is a silhouette of the playground equipment that was at Sombrero Beach a...

Purple Bliss – I am digging on some purple colors. Did you know that when you mix red and blue together, you get purple? Yes, a little...

I wonder if this is still where mom found it. So many things have changed in the Keys (man and nature caused – Irma, I mean you.) since...

As another hurricane approaches Florida, I hope that everyone stays safe. Here is a photo of calm seas and peaceful beauty. Enjoy!...

Here is another pretty in pink jelly for your viewing pleasure. I do hope you enjoy! #underwater #underwaterlife #underwaterphotography...

Reaching Up – The reds arms lifting to the sky reminds me of the Joshua Trees and Saguaro Cactus found in Southern California and Arizona....

I missed my second anniversary of posting mom’s pictures. If I have said it once, I’ve said it twice, time flies! Today’s photo is...

I saw someone else doing bottles and liked the idea. So painted a base coat for the sea. Then poured skins, added stencils to them. ...

Tube Sponge – This one appears to be a purple-blue color. I have desaturated the blues and then it looks more red. Really desaturated...