I’m an avid amateur photographer living in Cochise County, Arizona, about a mile from the Mexican border. The state of Arizona is extremely diverse geographically, and inspiring in its natural beauty. I moved to Arizona from Northern Virginia in 2010, when I retired from my career as an operations analyst.

I’ve been using Nikon cameras since 1967. I was fortunate enough to acquire several Nikon film cameras and lenses during the 1980’s, when I lived in Japan. I was a late arrival to the digital world, starting with a D200 in 2009. I now use both a D700 and a D610. My favorite lens is the AF-S 24-85mm/3.5-4.5 G lens. I also use the 17-35mm/2.8 and 70-300/4.5-5.6 G lenses. I still enjoy occasional use of the Nikon AI lenses that I collected more than 35 years ago. They perform beautifully on both DSLRs. The 55mm/1.2 AI lens is still a favorite, as is the 105mm/2.5 AI.

Arizona is a great place to pursue photography, but my wife and I also enjoy annual trips to Britain. She is an avid nature photographer and a great companion.