I started my photographic endeavors in the 1980s using a used Nikon EM film camera. As the years passed, I graduated on up the Nikon line with an N6006 and N90s. I switched completely to digital in late 2001 beginning with a Kodak DCS-330 DSLR then moving on to a new Nikon D100 DSLR. I'm extremely pleased with the quality of the images!

I consider myself a broad-based, professional photographer. Although my forte for many years was nature and wildlife, I have stepped outside of the box and expanded the spectrum of the subjects I shoot. My portfolio
consists of nature/wildlife, architecture and historical buildings and people.

I try to convey "feelings" and evoke "emotions" in my compositions and actions of the subjects - be they the creatures of nature or the humans that are in front of the lens. I strive to let natural, ambient light bring out the beauty in my photos rather than using a studio.

Equipment

• Camera: Nikon D100
• Primary Lenses Used: Sigma 500/4.5, Nikkor 80-200/2.8 ED IF, Sigma 28-105/2-8-3.5 EX Wide Angle, Sigma 400/5.6 Tele/Macro
• Flash, lighting & accessories: Nikon SB-28DX flash, Lightsphere II diffuser, Sigma 1.4x and 2.0x teleconverters, Gitzo 1325 Carbon Fiber Tripod