Float On with Calvary Chapel Vero Beach. / June 29, 2014 by Nathaniel Harrington

My wife and I had the privilege of heading north to Cocoa Beach this past tuesday to have some fun in the Sun & Surf with the Calvary Chapel Vero Beach Youth Group for this years youth camp "Float On".

The morning brought us perfect surf conditions for all ages and abilities, 1-2ft with offshore winds. That meant that everyone could comfortably spend time in the water! We surfed, body surfed, blow-up mattress surfed, and skimmed. Along with the action we had some great teaching & worship to make the day perfect. If I was still a teenager I would have signed up and soaked up everyday of that camp!

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Just a few images to show the fun! I shot a bunch of video instead of photos to hopefully make an edit with! I'll try to get that out soon. It'll tell the story better than I can.

The Vero Beach youth group is a pretty rad bunch of kids to hang out with! Amped I got to join in. Thanks guys!

-NH

Exploring the World, Tatum Harrington. / June 22, 2014 by Nathaniel Harrington

Hi guys! Hope you're all having a wonderful weekend!!

Well, today was pretty special for me because my beautiful wife joined me for a swim. The water was brilliant and the sky was clear making for one more amazing day in Vero Beach. We shot a couple fun photos of Tatum swimming that we wanted to share.

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That was fun :)

Thanks so much for checking in! Feel free to let Tatum know what you think of the photos.

I love you Tatum!

-Nathaniel Harrington

Clear water tunnels. / June 21, 2014 by Nathaniel Harrington

And I almost left the camera at home thinking that there was no possible way waves would be breaking... That turned into me running full speed back to the car to get the camera that I thankfully brought!

I was pretty amped to come across a few nuggets this morning in crystal clear water. The wind was a tad heavy on it, which gave just a bit more texture than I would have liked. I think if it could have been just a touch more melo we could have seen the bottom and out the back in every barrel. The water is Beautful! I'll try again another day. :)

Enjoy the slideshow! there's some great shots in there.

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Even got to see a Nurse Shark without having to snorkel! It came swimming straight up to my feet, by the time I put the camera in the water she had turned to leave.. oh well. It was cool to see the sea life out and about in such prime conditions.&nb… — Even got to see a Nurse Shark without having to snorkel! It came swimming straight up to my feet, by the time I put the camera in the water she had turned to leave.. oh well. It was cool to see the sea life out and about in such prime conditions.

Thats a great start to the weekend! Hope everyone enjoys theirs!

-Nathaniel Harrington

Diving with Buddy. / June 17, 2014 by Nathaniel Harrington

I'm finding that the trade off of having no surf is having great water clarity! I won't complain too much...

This last weekend Buddy Brown and I went out on a little diving adventure. We found some fun sea creatures while exploring the layout of Vero Beach's bottom floor.

I'll let the photos tell the story.

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That was cool to find so many creatures including that Stone Fish! Beautiful. The Rays were one of my favorite parts as well, not to mention the Nurse Shark the size of Buddy.

I look forward to sharing more times like these.

Thanks for checking in!

-Nathaniel Harrington

In the lab. / June 14, 2014 by Nathaniel Harrington

Hey howdy.

I'm something new this weekend.. Building frames and resin coating photos. I am off to a great start with two of my images, one of which is for sure ruined at this point, but the other may just turn out perfect. I'll take 50\50 in a first try any day! It's a real task to learn new forms of art and I'm super excited about this one! when the bugs get worked out expect to see awesome things.

Frames are looking sweet!!!!

Resin coated and drying. The turtles is 100% ruined but the barrels may just make it. If so, it won't be for sale!! First's are the keepers!

I'm so amped. I'll post a final in the next few days. Hoping for the best!!!

-Nathaniel Harrington.

Worlds Ocean Day. / June 8, 2014 by Nathaniel Harrington

What a day! I wasn't to sure how the water clarity was going to be due to the recent swell... turns out we just needed a short break from waves to calm the water down enough to make an excellent dive happen.

I couldn't think of a better way to spend a few hours on Worlds Ocean Day than in the Ocean, duh. I don't know the reefs very well yet, but I am learning them quick! And with the clarity I was given today, I feel a lot more at home out there now.

I do want to give credit to the creator of the Oceans today. God created a beautiful world for our enjoyment. I'm in awe every time I go into the water. What a wondrous work. It is our duty to take care of this planet during our time here also. I want to stress that God put us in charge, to subdue and take care of earth during our stay here, and we aught to put in our efforts to nourish both the land and sea. Laziness is the biggest culprit of trash in the sea, and that laziness starts here on land. I hate going to the beach just to spend my time picking up slackers trash, I don't like doing it, but it is better than finding it in the water on my next dive.

If you read my blog even one time you'll know that I love the ocean and I spend a lot of time in it. I need to ask that we all do our part to keep the waste at a minimum. If you must use 5 plastic bottles a day go ahead, just please, take them of the sand when you leave. Lets be responsible.

Nough said. Hope you got to enjoy the Oceans today! If not just enjoy these pics! Start your Sea Dreaming now!!