Over 14 experiences in the Gulf Coast to explore before summer’s end

Last week, I worked on something new for me – setting up a small display of my darkroom photos in a local restaurant. Exhibits like this are low-stakes ways to put your photography out into the world. It’s also a nice challenge to choose which photos, sizes, and arrangements work best for your work. If this isn’t something you’ve done before, why not take the time to visit some nearby stores and ask if they show local art? That’s my recommendation for the week. Meanwhile, here’s the biggest news from the photography world that arrived while I was busy making prints.

For sea-faring visitors and yachting enthusiasts alike, there are plenty of opportunities to experience a heart-thumping good time out on Saint Lucia’s waters. Head out into the open waters and experience the thrills that Saint Lucia offers her visitors. Let her inspire you.

Our planet set a new worldwide high temperature record in June, as the heat wave has continued into July.