I find photography stress-relieving. I lose myself behind the lens using it as a shield for protection from the harsh realities of life, death, and illusions. I think of the lens as my fortified castle looking out through the lens knowing that nothing can get in and poison my mind, steal my thoughts, and secrets. With the lens, I can create light, shadows, and hues. With the lens, I can create life, death, and illusions. With the lens, I can create happiness and sorrow. I can use the lens as a time machine and freeze anything in an instant of time for all eternity. The lens is my weapon of choice. As with anything, I must use it wisely. You can find my altered ego CapricornMan at flickr.com/photos/46754959@N02.