I was born in Seattle Washington and grew up with a passion for the out-of-doors.  This led to a desire to try  out every activity possible.  I became an avid  fisherman, camper, skier, boater, river rafter and began recording those events with an Exacta camera given to me by a neighbor who I worked for in high school; mowing the lawn, washing the car and even baby sitting his three children. 

My love of photography continued throughout my life and when I retired from the corporate world I expanded my interest with two new Nikon cameras, a N90s and an N70.  I shot with mostly Fuji Velvia film and set a goal to visit all of our Nation’s National Parks, Preserves and Reserves.  This has led to some wonderful road trips and some great photos.  In 2007 I made the move to digital, but have been unable to let go of the film cameras because the reduction in value is so incredible.  With the new Nikon D80 I am able to use all of my old lenses.  The digital experience has been fantastic.  With the ability to change the speed of the “film” or ISO on the fly and adjust the white balance for the uniqueness of the ambient light presented, you can truly capture some stunning images.  I added a Nikon D7000 in April of 2011 and am thrilled with the power of this camera. Along with Nikon’ Capture NX2, Photoshop and Photomatic’s HDR software I am still a student with lots to learn.