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An independent photojournalist specializing in sports but capturing moments wherever and whenever they occur. Central Florida. Available nationally. Thanks for visiting my page. Appreciate your Likes/Follows. (Go Gators & Red Sox!)

10/22/2025

“I am not the same, having seen the moon shine on the other side of the world”

London/Scotland / Episode 7

Continuing our tour in and around Inverness, we visited Cawdor Castle: a traditional Scottish Castle built and inhabited by the Cawdor family for over 600 years. The castle dates from the late 14th century, built as a private fortress by the Thanes of Cawdor. Cawdor Castle with its iron yett gate, moat & drawbridge, turrets, turnpike stairs and vaulted 16th century kitchen is steeped in intrigue and history.

The tour takes you through 12 principal rooms of this unique home containing collections of Rare Tapestries, Fine Art, Furniture, Ceramics and Sculpture spanning 3,500 years. The historical castle has been home to over 23 generations of the Cawdor family, and is currently inhabited by Angelika Campbell, the Dowager Countess Cawdor. She is the widow of the 6th Earl Cawdor and lives in the castle during the winter months when it is closed to the public.

After touring the inside of the castle, a walk through the three very different gardens outside the castle is not to be missed. Each has its own unique history that generations of owners have transformed and extended.
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10/14/2025

“A place of romantic melancholy, where wild waters, wild woods, and savage mountains, speak sternly of a people and a history that are stern.”
~Robert Louis Stevenson

London/Scotland / Episode 6 (August Trip)

Days 5 & 6 of our Scotland whirlwind tour took us to the beautiful city of Inverness. Inverness, meaning “Mouth of the River Ness”, is a city in the Scottish Highlands. It lies near two important battle sites: the 11th-century battle of Blàr nam Fèinne against Norway which took place on the Aird, and the 18th century Battle of Culloden which took place on Culloden Moor (the Battle of Culloden will hold special significance for me, which I’ll explain in another post). It is the northernmost city in the United Kingdom and lies within the Great Glen (Gleann Mòr) at its northeastern extremity where the River Ness enters the Beauly Firth.
The first few photos are of Inverness Cathedral, built in 1866 of pink freestone out of Conan Quarry, near Dingwall. The Victorian Episcopalian cathedral church is dedicated to St. Andrew.
Another prominent landmark is Inverness Castle which sits on a cliff overlooking the River Ness. A succession of castles have stood on this site since 1057, although the present structure dates from 1836.
Of course no trip to Inverness would be complete without a stop at Leakey’s Bookshop, which is the largest second-hand bookshop in Scotland, and also seeing the many historic bridges of Inverness.
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10/09/2025

“Travel makes one modest. You see what a tiny place you occupy in the world.”

London/ Scotland/Episode 5

Getting to stay at the five star Kimpton Blythswood Square Hotel And Spa in Glasgow was a real treat. Known for its celebrated gorgeous Georgian architecture, superior service, and recently renovated rooms, the luxury hotel has beautiful private gardens right outside its doors, with the city centre just beyond.
Right around the corner is the Red Onion restaurant, established in 2005 by owner and renowned chef John Quigley and his wife Gillian. Classic Scottish dishes are reinterpreted and served alongside contemporary food, so there truly is something for every taste (including this vegan!). Thank you for an excellent evening of gourmet dining!
We followed our incredible dinner with some great jazz at the Basement Jazz Cafe right around the corner. We lucked out, because the night we went we were treated to the musical talent of Edinburgh’s own William Ewins. Ewins is a young double bassist making waves in the Scottish Jazz scene and beyond. He was the youngest finalist in BBC Scotland’s Young Jazz Musician of the Year 2023, and is currently continuing his studies at the Royal Academy of Music in London. His passion and love of music was clearly evident in his performance. Continued success in your bright future William! 🎼

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The boys are back, and so am I!After missing most of last season recovering from rotator cuff/bicep repair surgery, it w...
10/09/2025

The boys are back, and so am I!
After missing most of last season recovering from rotator cuff/bicep repair surgery, it was good to get back to Condron Family Ballpark to cover Week 1 of Gators Baseball Fall Ball.
Some familiar faces are back on the team, along with 19 new ones to get to know.
Here are a few frames I shot from today’s intrasquad scrimmage for the . 🐊
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10/08/2025

“From my very first time, it was Glasgow, my favorite city in Scotland, one of my favorite cities on Earth.”
~Anthony Bourdain

London/Scotland / Episode 4 (August Trip)

We took the train from London to our next destination of Glasgow, Scotland for Days 3 & 4 of the .
Glasgow is Scotland’s most populous city, a cultural and economic hub on the River Clyde known for its Victorian and Art Nouveau architecture, thriving music scene, and acclaimed museums. Its history mainly centered on trade and shipbuilding, but now it’s a leading center for finance, as well as a national cultural hub with institutions like the Scottish Opera, Scottish Ballet, and the National Theatre of Scotland. Our first stop was the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, which features works of art by Rembrandt and Titian, famed Glasgow artist Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Salvador Dali’s masterpiece ‘Christ of St John of the Cross’, and art by probably Scotland’s most famous painter, Henry Raeburn.
Day 4 our private tour guide took us outside the city to experience the beauty of places like Hillhead, Alexandria, Luss, Balmaha, Target, Lochearnhead, Callander, and Trossachs.

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10/08/2025

“Westminster Abbey is nature crystallized into a conventional form by man, with his sorrows, his joys, his failures, and his seeking for the Great Spirit.”
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London/Scotland Episode 3 (August Trip)

Still on the first day of London travels, our personally guided tour’s next stop is Westminster Abbey.

Built in the 11th century A.D., it was originally a Benedictine monastery.
Since 1066, Westminster Abbey has been the traditional venue for the coronations of nearly all English and British monarchs, as well as royal weddings and significant national events. It’s also a burial site for 18 English, Scottish, and British monarchs.
Queen Elizabeth I refounded it as the Collegiate Church of St. Peter in 1560, changing its status from a monastery to a church directly under the monarch’s control, meaning that it doesn’t fall under the jurisdiction of a bishop and isn’t part of a diocese. Instead, it belongs to the monarch of the country.

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10/07/2025

The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page”
~St. Augustine

London/Scotland (August Trip) Episode 2

London Bridge, The Tower of London, The Crown Jewels…our personally guided tour of London started with these iconic sights on the first day of an 11 day whirlwind trip.
So much history and tradition to take in!
From the “Did You Know” category: Better known as Beefeaters, the official title for the guards at London Tower is Yeoman Warder. It’s no easy path to becoming a Yeomen of the Guard. Candidates must have served in the armed forces for a minimum of 22 years and hold the Long Service and Good Conduct medal. These ceremonial guardians of the Tower of London have served in their historical role since the 16th century. In principle they are the palace guard, responsible for looking after any prisoners in the Tower, and safeguarding the British crown jewels. They also have the distinction of conducting guided tours of the Tower since the Victorian era.

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10/05/2025

A mind that is stretched by a new experience can never go back to its old dimensions.”
~Oliver Wendell Holmes

London/Scotland Episode 1

And what an experience it was, going on an 11 day whirlwind trip to London and Scotland with my brother back in August! (It’s taken til now to go back through all the pics and put them in a bit of a storytelling-photo-video-format.)

An overnight flight gave us a chance to sleep (although I only got about 40 minutes shut-eye). After checking into our hotel, we hit the ground running to see all the iconic London sights, starting with St. Paul’s Cathedral and surrounding landmarks.
The cathedral is one of the most famous and recognizable sights of London. Its dome, surrounded by the spires of Wren’s City churches, has dominated the skyline for more than 300 years.
Services held here have included the funerals of Winston Churchill and Margaret Thatcher; peace services marking the end of the First and Second World Wars; and the wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer.

(More from London coming up! 🇬🇧 )


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10/04/2025

Dallas Wilson!!! 🙌🔥
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10/04/2025

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And what an incredibly positive difference she made in the world. Jane Goodall (April 3, 1934 - October 1, 2025)
10/02/2025

And what an incredibly positive difference she made in the world.

Jane Goodall
(April 3, 1934 - October 1, 2025)

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An independent photojournalist specializing in sports but capturing moments wherever and whenever they occur. Based out of N. Central Florida. Available nationally. Thanks for visiting my page. Appreciate your Likes/Follows. (Go Gators & Red Sox!)