PHOTO PORTFOLIO

JOHN KRIVEC

a photo portfolio of Georgia

The sun sets against a painted sky over the famed Marshes of Glynn, penned by poet Sidney Lanier.

Above: With four tides within each 24-hour period, the waterways throughout the Golden Isles set the perfect stage for a variety of activities. Right: One of the few places that allows horseback rides on the beach, this activity is not to be missed while visiting Georgia’s Golden Isles.

Left: A remarkable habitat for coastal wildlife, the marshes are home for crabs, shrimp, birds, dolphins and more. Below: Brunswick’s Sidney Lanier Bridge is the tallest cable stayed bridge in Georgia, and offers breathtaking aerial views of the vast marshes and rivers in the Golden Isles.

Above: The mysterious hand-carved St. Simons Island Tree Spirits are local legend in the Golden Isles. Spend an afternoon on a scavenger hunt to find each one hidden throughout the island. Pick up a Tree Spirit map at the Golden Isles Welcome Center, where the Mermaid Cora Tree Spirit can be found. Right: Once the entrance to a prominent plantation, the Avenue of the Oaks features a tunnel of centuries-old live oak trees that create the perfect setting for photos.

Feeding yellow tail snapper out of Marathon Keys. Opposite: American red snapper caught on the speed jig.

Hauntingly beautiful Driftwood Beach on Jekyll Island is the most iconic beach in the Golden Isles.

The St. Simons Lighthouse is one of only five remaining lighthouses in Georgia, and is open to the public. Climb 129 steps to the top to see breathtaking views of St. Simons Island, Jekyll Island and Brunswick.