Bob Daniels a resident of Sun City Hilton Head took this photo of cypress trees and moss in Hardeeville.

2a photo 0209_ 0119_Happy at the beach.jpg Georgia residents Naila and Brady, grandchildren of Beaufort resident Dina Eveler, were happy to be at Hunting Island State Park last summer. Photo by Bernie Eveler.

Christine Washburn sent in this photo of Hashbrown who made a cool spot on the beach. He is owned by Brent Washburn of Florence S.C. Photo by James Washburn.

Hilton Head Island resident Tom Richardson took this photo of his daughter Hayley feeding the seagulls on the beach.

Debbie Barrett, a resident of Beaufort, took this scenic photo from Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park.

Hilton Head Island resident Tommy James Heffner II took this photo of his dog Slater bellying up to a bar.

Fallon Robinson took this photo of Scott Robinson while they were duck hunting at Sugar Hill.

Bluffton resident Lynn Russo submitted this photo of her dog Chloe who knows how to stay cool during the summer with her sunglasses and �barka� lounger.

Lady�s Island resident Fran Roberts took this photo from inside the lighthouse at Hunting Island State Park.

Hilton Head Island resident Linda Stauffer submitted this photo she took of her son, Drew, who caught this baby alligator in their front yard.

Scottye Keller took this photo of a sunrise from the beach of Hilton Head Island.

The Beaufort Sportfishing and Diving Club recently held its annual awards banquet. The following are the overall winners for some of the 2011 categories: Pictured, from left to right: Tony Constant, manager of Port Royal Landing Marina; Carrol Currin, female angler; Ross Holmquist, Port Royal Landing Marina; Capt. Bo Von Harten, manager of Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club: Duncan Gibson, 10 and under youth; Capt. Frank Gibson, male angler and owner of �My Time Out III,� best commercial boat.

Three chefs were recently honored for excellence at the Lowcountry chapter of the American Culinary Federation Chef�s President Ball & Award Dinner at Savannah Technical College. Chapter president Ron Andrew, second from right, recognized Anthony Gates, far left, as Chef of the Year. Gates is the executive chef at Spring Island. Pictured, from left to right: Anthony Gates; student chef of the year Victoria Weygand; chef educator of the year Jean Yves Vendeville; Ron Andrew and Frederick Nussbaum. Photo submitted by Amy Shaffer.

Lisa Annelouise Rentz sent in this photo of Deanna Bowdish who recently attended the Mardi Gras Take Over of the Shed in Port Royal. The event was a benefit gala for ARTworks, the community arts center in Beaufort. Photo by Richard Darby

The Brothers of Beaufort�s Xi Gamma Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity presented their 12th annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Unity Breakfast on Jan. 14. The Chapter honored three community members with the MLK Jr. Service Award. Pictured, from left to right: Reverend Doctor Kenneth C. Doe, Johnnie Thompson, Lawrence Washington.

Mark Height took this photo of his two daughters Haley, left, and Katilyn when he took them crab fishing.

Frank Gibson of Beaufort displays his first Wahoo of the 2012 season.

Chris Lempesis took this photo of Ryn the Rhodesian Ridgeback viewing the Beaufort River near Pigeon Point Park area.

Jean Tanner of Pritchardville took this photo of two deer she nearly missed because of the surroundings hid them so well.

Jim Collett submitted this photo of the steel framing for the Gathering Space which is being built adjacent to the sanctuary of Hilton Head Island�s First Presbyterian Church

Palmetto Animal League was recently given a check for $1,000 from Merchant Services Center�s �Swipe for Charity� program. Palmetto Animal League�s Adoption Center is located in Riverwalk Business Park in the Okatie area off Highway 170. For more information call 843-645-1725. Photo submitted by Amy Campanini.

Tom and Julie Stanton sent in this photo of their grandchildren visiting Hilton Head Island from Ohio. Photo by Jerry Griffin.

Art Ranta took this photo of members of Hilton Head Island Elks Lodge 2773 as they were disposing of worn and tattered United States flags.

Sandy Stern submitted this group photo of members and their guests of the American Association of University Women at the entrance of the Marine Corps Parris Island Museum as well as the Marine Crops League docents who gave a guided tour.

Hilton Head Island residents Jim and Bobbie Somerville sent in this photo of their granddaughter Grace loving the ocean when she visited from Atlanta.

Hilton Head Island�s The Bargain Box recently presented $370,000 in cash grants to 32 local charities at its annual meeting and luncheon. Sheila Shkor, board president is shown here with representatives of the organizations that received the cash grants. Photo submitted by Dean Roberts.

Hilton Head Island resident Beth Castelli took this photo of her dog Jake on the beach.

Hilton Head Island resident Denise Hattler sent in this photo of her daughter�s dog Kacy who receives preferential treatment when it comes to traveling by water. Photo by Amy Page.

Darcie Patrick sent in this photo Sea Pines Montessori Academy�s pre-primary student, Grady Cherrington-Dunton placing loose change into his favorite football team's bucket, as part of the school�s efforts to raise money to be used to fight hunger and poverty for the "Souper Bowl of Caring" challenge. This year SPMA partnered with the Grateful Hearts Soup Kitchen, a local ecumenical outreach with volunteers from island churches.

Tom Griffith, visiting from Washington state, took this photo of a frog taking a dip in a pool on Hilton Head Island.

Richard Rapp, a resident of Hilton Head Island, took this photo of a yellow crowned night heron strutting it�s stuff.

Hilton Head Island resident Libby Patterson sent in this photo her daughter took of dolphins strand feeding in Bull Creek. Photo by Lauren Patterson.

Pritchardville resident Jean Tanner took this photo of two adorable rat terrier puppies sitting in her nephews hands.

Hilton Head Island Nancy Hildebrand took this photo of her grandsons Luke, left, and Isaac welcoming their new brother David into the family.

Hilton Head Island resident Charles Johnson photographed this squirrel who missed his leap and ended up barely catching a branch. Johnson lent a helping hand by netting it and releasing it back into the wild.

Maureen Dugan took this photo of the horizon from a porch on Hilton Head Island.

Hilton Head Island resident Bob Lee took this photo of a young hawk near his garage. When it was first discovered, the hawk barely moved from a spot on a shrub. The next day they found it had flown to their roof, relieving their concern that the raptor was injured.

v 2a photo 1018_DSC_0111.JPG Hilton Head Island photographer LeRoy French took this photo in the waters surrounding Nassau, Bahamas. According to French, the diver placed his camera down and began adjusting his equipment when a Caribbean reef shark swam by to take a look.

2a photo 1017_DSC_0064.JPG Al Burnett, a resident of Hilton Head Island, took this photo of a baby bird trying to earn its flight wings.

2a photo 1016_Over the hurdle.jpg Bluffton resident Stephen Kmeth took this photo during the jumping competition while attending this year’s Equestrian Exposition at Rose Hill Plantation.

2a photo 1015_IMG00799-20110520-1948.jpg Hilton Head Island resident Libby Patterson took this photo of an evening sunset while fishing off Buck Island.

2a photo 1014_2011 05 13_0457_edited-1.jpg Trey Rice, a resident of Hilton Head Island, took this photo of an osprey that just captured its morning meal.

2a photo 1013_ Rainbow over cross island Reid Anderson captured this rainbow arcing over the Cross Island Parkway on Hilton Head Island after a recent storm.

2a photo 1012_ My pictures 2011-05-16 002.jpg Sun City Hilton Head resident Richard Smith took this picture from his backyard of a deer standing on two legs to get to a bird feeder.

2a photo 1011_Odds & Ends 052.JPG Sandi Brown Jordan, a resident of Beaufort, took this photo of Alpaca’s when she visited a farm in North Carolina last year.

2a photo 1010_Attachment0.jpg Bluffton resident Frank Gindhart took this photo on an early morning just before the fog lifted which created this dreamy image.

2a photo 1009_IMAG0187.jpg John Chiacchiero took this postcard photo of a sailboat while on Hilton Head Island.

2a photo 1008_Alligator swamp 001.JPG Hilton Head Island resident Diane Stinson took this photo last fall of an area at Compass Rose Park that she says is home to many alligators.

2a photo 1007_DSC_0022.JPG Jean Augustinsky sent in this photo of her granddaughter, Seneca, who was in awe of a tree frog at her grandmother’s home in Sun City Hilton Head. Photo by Ken Kenton.

2a photo 1006_neighbors 004.JPG Dale Finn took this photo form the patio of his Sun City Hilton Head home of two alligators, one of which wasn’t very keen on sharing the pond.

2a photo 1005_DSCN3682 dons pic.jpg Jean Sealy sent in this photo that her husband Don took of a bee collecting pollen from an azalea bush on the back deck of their Hilton Head Island home.

2a photo 1004_Luc and alligator.jpg Bluffton resident Madeline Collins submitted this photo of her grandson, Lucas, pictured in front of the glass partition of a white alligator at the Audubon Zoo, — part of the Audubon Nature Institute in New Orleans. Photo by Suzanne Allen.

2a photo 1003_May 2011 004_edited-1.JPG Sun City Hilton Head resident Bill Hornbostel took this photo of an osprey nest on Broad Creek as they were heading to Daufuskie Island.

2a photo 1002_photo.JPG Hilton Head Island resident Marcia Schwyn took this photo of a frog sunbathing on a rose in her garden.

2a photo 1001_Benjamin Robert Benjamin, a Hilton Head Island resident, took this photo of a cardinal visiting his bird feeder from his kitchen window.

Bluffton resident Ken Ballard took this photo of his son Zach with 1980 Heisman Trophy winner and former South Carolina running back George Rogers. The photo was taken at Sept. 17 Navy/Gamecocks football game.

2a photo 0818_DSCN2330.JPG Geri Chapple, visitng from Alpharetta, Ga., took this colorful photo of kayaks lined-up for rent on the south end of Hilton Head Island.

2a photo 0817_100_0529.jpg Beaufort charter boat captain, Tim Deckard took this photo of his sea-faring first mate, “Bodi,” who was a dog rescue.

2a photo 0816_photo Tree Frog on Window.jpg Anita Stephens, a resident of Hilton Head Island, took this photo of a tree frog feeding on insects after a recent rain.

2a photo 0730_ P3223513.jpeg Katie Kessel sent in this photo of Emily Kate, her 20-month daughter when they came to visit the grandparents, Hilton Head Island residents John and Jo McReynolds.

2a photo 0905_ 050110_melnick.jpg Hilton Head Island resident Michael Melnick took this photo of a "hazard" on the ninth green at Harbour Town Golf Links.

2a photo 0904_ 072810_Duke.jpg Hilton Head Island resident Ellie Duke sent in this photo of her dog Abbie, left and Judy Warrington's dog Batman playing tug of war.

2a photo 0903_ 062310_Summer 2010 010.jpg Alan Echtenkamp took this photo of his grandchildren Ellie and Nick going for a walk with Charles Fraser at Compass Rose Park on Hilton Head Island.

2a photo 0902_ 042710_eagles3.jpg Hilton Head Island resident Tracy Owens took this photo of an eagle at low tide on Hilton Head Island. Owens originally saw two eagles but only one stuck around. She tried to calm it with her voice and she took photos. It stayed put for nearly 10 minutes.

2a photo 0901_ 062310_football.JPG Hilton Head Island residents Janice and Gary Turkish submitted this photo of their grandchildren James and Jack on the beach during their April visit.

2a photo 0831_060310_House Hunting_edited-1.JPG While visiting Hilton Head Island, California residents John and Jody Dreyer spotted this cardinal along a pathway. Bright and colorful, it looked as though it was staking its claim.

ypyl ip12 0830_ 071010_HPIM1108.JPG Bluffton grandparents Bill and Pat Hendrickson submitted this photo of their grandchildren when they were cruising Calibogue Sound during the Fourth of July.

2a photo 0830_ 052410_#76sony(5-22-10)_2529_edited-1.jpg Pritchardville resident Jean Tanner spooted this spoonbill, a shore bird that is rarely seen in the area, The bird is known for it’s pink plumage and distinctive spatulate bill.

ypyl ip11 0830_ 071110_DSC00627.jpeg Bluffton residents Paula and Jack Daughton sent in this photo of a happy Independence Day supporter.

ypyl ip 10 0830_ 071210_20100701_HiltonHead_0116_1.JPG Barbara Schulz, submitted this photo of her parents and Hilton Head Island residents Bob and Ellen Lammertse on their 69th wedding anniversary held at Aqua Grille and Lounge. Photo by son, Dan Lammertse.

ypyl ip9 0830_ 070710_DSCN5178.JPG The International Women’s Club of Hilton Head Island made their year-end contribution to local charity, Friends of the Rivers. Pictured from left to right: Irene Guarneri, Maria Gregg, Yola Raczkiewicz, Thelma Naylor, Heide Kish, Corinne Clancy, Susan Ochsner, Anuska Frey, Christina Bruderer, Nancy Schilling with Friends of the Rivers and Ingrid Deane.

ypyl ip8 0830_ 070510_Camarda Terry and Len Camarda, left, of Hilton Head Island join their son-in-law and daughter, Bob and Georgeann King of New Jersey and their sister-in-law, Valerie Camarda, of San Francisco at Yankee Stadium in June of this year in hopes of making it an annual affair. Photo by Joel Camarda.

ypyl ip7 0830_ 070310_The flag Cake025.jpg Patterson Points, visiting Beaufort grandparents Don and Patterson Points, is thrilled at the flag cake made by his grandmother to celebrate her husband and sister’s July birthdays. Photo by sister and Hilton Head Island resident Carolyn Folds.

ypyl ip6 0830_ 070210_shark Greg Roper, son of Linda Clapp, caught and released this 5 1/2 foot long shark on Hilton Head Island. Photo by Richard Clapp.

ypyl ip5 0830_ 070210_IMG_0680.jpg Jacque Houck, left, presents Trey Hale, right, the Paul Braden Scholarship and Colleen Cooper, with the Public Tennis, Inc. Scholarship. Both Hilton Head Island High School students excelled in their grades as well as their sport of tennis. Hale is headed to Clemson and Cooper to Elan in N.C. Photo taken by Ruth Correll.

ypyl ip4 0830_ 062810_HPIM2317.JPG Art Ranta submitted this photo of women from Hilton Head Island Elks Lodge 2773 singing karaoke during their annual luau fundraiser to support community youth programs and Veteran organizations.

ypyl ip3 0830_ 062510_jim collett.JPG Barbara Clark submitted this photo of Rotarian member Jim Collett, who received the 2010 Hilton Head Island Rotarian of the Year award. Collett, among other things, created new ways to raise money for the club's beneficiaries.

ypyl ip2 0830_ 050310_weeks Slyvia Weeks sent in this photo of her grandson John who recently celebrated his 13th birthday. John asked his guests to make donations for the Palmetto Animal League, a no-kill shelter, instead of gifts. He collected $300 for the organization.

ypyl ip1 0830_ 060110_Play for Pink Press Release.pdf Diane Szekely, Director of Communications at Sea Pines Country Club, submitted this photo during their Play for Pink fundraiser for breast cancer research. Golfers, bridge players, fitness members and tennis players along with contributors and sponsors contributed $48,600.17 for breast cancer research.

ypyl bg6 0830_ 080310_Albino Praying Mantis-2.jpg Burton resident Sue Jenkins took this photo of a praying mantis on the hood of her truck as she went out to get the newspaper. After she got her camera and took a picture it jumped to a nearby bush.

ypyl bg5 0830_ 07202010_DSC_0449.JPG Debbie Nicholas took this sunset at Battery Creek after a storm had rolled through Beaufort.

ypyl bg4 0830_ 071210_jesus on the Cross.jpg Beaufort resident Samantha Bowers took this photo of the fireworks at The Sand’s in Port Royal. Photo submitted by Ruth Bowers.

ypyl bg3 0830_ 072910_018.JPG Friends and family of Jake Scott, deployed recently to Iraq, sent this special message this July 4th. Photo submitted by Jake’s mother, Amy Scott.

ypyl bg2 0830_ 072710_100_4173.jpg Beaufort County United 8 under soccer team, coached by Yoshihisa Tanaka, came in second place at the 3v3 State Champions Cup held in Summerville, S.C. Photo submitted by Uta Carter.

ypyl bg1 0830_ 072710_DSC01123.JPG The Lady's Island Middle School Cheerleaders attended the Universal Cheerleaders Association Summer Camp at Lander University in July. The cheerleaders were awarded three trophies for their original dance routine, cheer, and UCA Xtreme Routine in addition to several ribbons. Photo submitted by Aleesa Forsee.

2a photo 0829_ 051310_2010-04-05 Home 021.jpg Richard Phillips sent in this photo of a “visitor” exiting their backyard approaching the fairway of the ninth hole of the Country Club of Hilton Head.

2a photo 0828_ 070910_079.JPG Kenton and Deonna Richardson submitted this photo of their daughter Kaylee smooching Jaxson, a family friend when they were out picking daffodils on Cat Island.

2a photo 0827_ 061510_IMG00296.jpg You may want to ask this golfer if you can play through. Joseph Wells took this photo of the green at the seventh hole at Shipyard Golf Club of the Brigatine course.

2a photo 0826_ 070810_DSC02467.JPG Janet Horton sent in this photo of some teenagers trying to beat the heat at Deep Sigh Horse Farm and Riding Academy in Seabrook. Photo by Ed Allen.