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Christmas Star over Fort Myers Beach - Merry Christmas to All !

By Bill Gillhespy

Real Estate Agent with 16 Sunview Blvd

December 22, 2010 07:45 AM

Wanted to share this Christmas Star over Fort Myers Beach with all of you ! I was showing a gorgeous direct Gulf front condo to an agent from out of the area. She has a client coming to Fort Myers Beach next week to look at property. After looking at the unit I took her to the roof top deck to see the panoramic view. I took several shots of the Gulf and people enjoying a nice evening walk . This one just seemed to speak to us both ! I used a circular polarizer filter to create the effect and still get the lone beach walker . I wanted all my AR friends to enjoy a little bit of what we sometimes take for granted ! Here you go ! Merry Christmas from my family to yours.

Fort Myers Beah condo for sale, 33931,Bay to Beach

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June Tassillo

Owner/Broker RE/MAX Elite Realty - Franklin, NC

Let me help you with the next phase of your life!

Wow what a terrific shot you took. And getting the lone beach walker was a added bonus! What rooftop were you on? Merry Christmas to you and your family Bill.

Dec 22, 2010 07:50 AM

Bill Gillhespy

16 Sunview Blvd - Fort Myers Beach, FL

Fort Myers Beach Realtor, Fort Myers Beach Agent - Homes & Condos

Hi June, The Bay to Beach condo has an " owner's only " rooftop sunning/viewing deck. We ended up there for a final look at the view available to owners and guests. As the sun was setting I tried to fire off several shots of the beach and change some settings on my camera. All the best to you !

Dec 22, 2010 07:57 AM

Gary White~Grand Rapids Home Selling Pro Call: 616-821-9375

Flexit Realty "Flexible Home Selling Solutions" - Grand Rapids, MI

Real Estate Services You can Trust!

Hi Bill, What an awesome shot and photo! And timely, too, as we had snow overnight. Thanks for sharing.

Dec 22, 2010 08:04 AM

Bill Gillhespy

16 Sunview Blvd - Fort Myers Beach, FL

Fort Myers Beach Realtor, Fort Myers Beach Agent - Homes & Condos

Hi Gary, As you know, I am a Michigan transplant and have so many fond memories of our great state ! Although I still wish the Lions were playing better ! Hope your Holiday Season is the best ever !

Dec 22, 2010 08:17 AM

Anne Hensel

South Beaches Real Estate Professionals - Saint Petersburg, FL

Realtor - Broker - St. Pete Beach, Treasure Island

Great picture Bill. We just live in Paradise.

happy Holidays to you.

Dec 22, 2010 03:48 PM

Bill Gillhespy

16 Sunview Blvd - Fort Myers Beach, FL

Fort Myers Beach Realtor, Fort Myers Beach Agent - Homes & Condos

Hello Anne, Just a spur of the moment thing to grab the new camera. Best of the Holidays to you and yours !

Dec 23, 2010 05:18 AM

Charles Edwards Bentonville

Coldwell Banker Harris McHaney & Faucette 479-253-3796 - Bentonville, AR

AR REALTOR, Bentonville Real Estate Agent and Broker

Bill, that is a great picture. Thanks for sharing it. I'd be willing to spend Christmas there in the warmth. No problem.

Merry Christmas to you and yours.

Dec 23, 2010 06:57 AM

William Johnson

Retired - La Jolla, CA

Retired

Merry Christmas Bill to you and Those you Love.

That is a great photo and even if it is not a star, it is really quite a beautiful photo.

Dec 23, 2010 07:23 AM

Bill Gillhespy

16 Sunview Blvd - Fort Myers Beach, FL

Fort Myers Beach Realtor, Fort Myers Beach Agent - Homes & Condos

Hi Bill, Had a blast showing such a nice condo. Merry Christmas to you also !

Hi William, It was actually the setting sun through a circular polarizer filter. Sometimes I just get lucky. I very much enjoy your photo work here in the "Rain. Merry Christmas !

Dec 24, 2010 07:32 AM

Mike Jones

SUNSTREET MORTGAGE, LLC (BK-0907366, NMLS 145171) - Tucson, AZ

Mike Jones NMLS 223495

Bill,

What a great photo & post! ...and a Happy New Year to you and yours!

Mike in Tucson

Dec 26, 2010 10:49 PM

Bill Gillhespy

16 Sunview Blvd - Fort Myers Beach, FL

Fort Myers Beach Realtor, Fort Myers Beach Agent - Homes & Condos

Hi Mike, Remember the old saying about never going anywhere without your camera ! Best of the New Year to you !

Dec 27, 2010 07:04 AM

Wayne Johnson

Coldwell Banker D'Ann Harper REALTORS® - San Antonio, TX

San Antonio REALTOR, San Antonio Homes For Sale

Bill, You are quite the photographer. Impressive. Have a good 2011.

Dec 27, 2010 03:55 PM

Bill Gillhespy

16 Sunview Blvd - Fort Myers Beach, FL

Fort Myers Beach Realtor, Fort Myers Beach Agent - Homes & Condos

Hi Wayne, Thanks for the kind words but any resemblance to talent is purely accidental ! I did invest in a great camera with a wide angle lens. Hope your 2011 is the best ever !

Dec 29, 2010 03:20 AM

Sandy Shores FL Realtor®, Melbourne Real Estate

M & M Realty of Brevard Inc. - Melbourne, FL

Brevard County Real Estate, Florida's Space Coast

Bill, This is a gorgeous picture. We have to stop and see the "signs" that in front of us daily. You were so fortunate to catch this one on film - a picture says a thousand words.

Dec 29, 2010 10:56 AM

Bill Gillhespy

16 Sunview Blvd - Fort Myers Beach, FL

Fort Myers Beach Realtor, Fort Myers Beach Agent - Homes & Condos

Hi Sandy, Pure coincidence to have brought the camera. Gave me a chance to experiment with a new filter. Hope your New Year is the best ever!

Dec 30, 2010 01:42 AM

Toni Weidman

Sailwinds Realty - Trinity, FL

20+ Years Selling Homes in New Port Richey, FL

That is a terrific picture, Bill. Thank you for sharing it with us. What camera do you use?

Dec 30, 2010 04:48 AM

Bill Gillhespy

16 Sunview Blvd - Fort Myers Beach, FL

Fort Myers Beach Realtor, Fort Myers Beach Agent - Homes & Condos

Hi Toni, Thanks for the kind words. I upgraded my point & shoot to a Nikon D80. For our real estate needs I bought a Sigma 10-20 mm wide angle lens. What an amazing difference ! This shot was almost directly into the sun so I used a polarizer filter. The effect was due to the filter. I'm really just learning how to use the D80 but now do most of the listing pics for our office.

Dec 30, 2010 04:59 AM

Renée Donohue~Home Photography

Savvy Home Pix - Allegan, MI

Western Michigan Real Estate Photographer