Thanks for visiting my page and checking out the Photos. I appreciate all the views, favs and comments. I hope you like something here. Feel free to view, mail or comment. I try to get back to all comments

Many years ago I used to do a lot of slide film and development. That started out of frustration when I could not get back quality pictures from the drop-off photo developers. (Couldn't afford a professional lab). After a while I figured I had to be able to do at least as good as a drop off process. So after Hundreds of Snap Caps and countless 100ft tins of slide film I felt comfortable with my NIKON FM and a handful of lenses. The self punishment in the darkroom lasted a few years when life got in the way and photography took a back seat to other life experiences.

I think Photography requires two skill sets, The capture and the Post Production, Together they have created some very high quality works of art. To me a good Photographer should know skills with both the capture and production. I have found that the image, the PP tools, creativity and fun often make the best photos. The ease of computer modification sure is a lot less painful than my time spent in the darkroom. (I had some good time in there too but that's another story)

I would say the most important thing I've learned about photography is the ability to see the world through someone else's eyes. I see many great works of beauty that involve many different talents.

Over the years I have had a small quantity of work published in Mags, papers, Ads, a book, websites and web news sites. I have also turned down use of my work for things I did not believe in. I am not a professional but the future can be surprising. If you want one of my photos for some reason contact me and we will work it out.

About Contacts and such. I try to learn from the talents and skills of my contacts as I hope I offer something to them as well. With that in mind I do not just collect contacts, I actually look at their work and will comment truthfully to them. I know FLICKR has changed over the years to be more a social media and the favorite tag is used now as a "LIKE" tag on other sites but If I mark a photo a "Favorite" it is because I really like it. I also purge contacts if this learning exchange is somehow not taking place. Since this is a hobby for me, I don't always get to spend the time here like I'd like to but I try to respond to all comments and review all my contacts when I can.

***Just as I do all my own stunts, I take all my own photos. Good, bad or indifferent - I own them and copyright them. Should you want to purchase, lease, rent or use one for something please contact me here and I'm sure we can work something out. ***