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- Amateur photographer; just a guy with a camera capturing the world as I see it; focused on seeing pleasantries

- For me, the camera is a sketch book, an instrument of intuition and spontaneity, a tool to gather thoughts

- I enjoy taking, sharing, and viewing high quality pictures; I am always learning; a photographer's eye never rests

- I am amazed at the tools available today to bring an additional small punch to my images, making them uniquely mine

- Just like you, I am interested in a snapshot of your work, both what others like (most fav'd) and especially your picks; I am disappointed when Flickr members choose not to take advantage of "Showcase" to highlight their work, particularly when they have a wide variety; I like when photographers use Album covers to serve as a "showcase"

- My idea of a good photograph is when I look at it I get a sense of pleasure, fulfillment, tranquility, and completeness without interpretation

- If you have something good to say please share it; kindness is free to give

*** All of my work is protected under international copyright; all rights reserved; please respect that protection ***

WARNING: Any institutions using this site or any of its associated sites for studies or projects - You do NOT have my permission to use any of my profile or pictures in any form or forum both current and future. If you have or do, it will be considered a serious violation of my privacy and will be subject to legal ramifications.

___ Favorite Quotes

“You don’t take a photograph; you make it.” Ansel Adams

" It is an illusion that photos are made with a camera; they are made with the eye, heart, and head." Henri Cartier-Bresson

“Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go.” T.S. Eliot

“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” Mark Twain

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