Island Dancer

I’m Leia Acosta, a passionate photographer who finds inspiration in capturing the fleeting beauty of life.

  • The Thoughtful Flamingo
  • Two-for-One
  • Storm’s a Comin
  • Gulf Coast Ember
  • Twilight Companion
  • Nightfall on the Gulf
  • Stillness in Pink
  • The Philosopher Crane
  • Blue Bill, Master of the Gulf
  • Dockside Gentleman

  • Island Dancer Art Grid

    Inspired by morning beach walks, Michelle Power brings Florida’s shorebirds to life in vibrant, expressive paintings and photographs. Living in Bradenton, Florida, Michelle Power ends each day walking, running, and dancing along the Gulf Coast’s quiet beaches. Along the shoreline she meets her daily companions — elegant herons, playful sandpipers, and curious seabirds that seem…