PhotoHunt: Surprise

We spent about an hour or so exploring the Beaufort River aboard one of the tour boats from the marina. The antebellum homes dotting the shorelines were matched with many a great tale, including some Hollywood gossip about sunbathing stars who offended local sensibilities. We found neither movie actors nor the other major attractions on the water- the river dolphins. After scouring the supposed area where they congregate, our boat captain just proceeded with our quick survey of the US Intercoastal Highway as it meanders through Beaufort.

As we were about to return to the marina, the captain pointed to some old pier posts or wooden bridge support structures that have found a new purpose- perches on which local birds have created their homes. As if on cue, an osprey peeks out of its nest to take a look at our boat. That it became an instant celebrity amidst all of us camera-toting paparazzi is an understatement.

on the Beaufort River, Beaufort, South Carolina, April 2008, using a digicam.