I live in Youngstown, Ohio. I have been taking pictures since 1983. My hobby started at a local dirt oval race track photographing spint cars, late models etc. I used to develop my own B/W in a makeshift darkroom I made in the basement of my Mom & Dad's house. My first SLR was a Minolta X370 which I still have and sometimes still use today. I currently am shooting with a Nikon D300s. I also enjoy riding my motorcycle. I have met alot of great people here on Flickr. I try to answer back on as many comments as I can. If I miss yours I apologize, sometimes I get overwhelmed and don't have time.