I'll start by saying that I have a "unique" sense of humor. Sometimes that translates into my photography or into the comments I leave on other photographers photos (if this offends you then get over it, its just a joke). I am a single man (there is just one of me), but I have two awesome sons... and another kid (just kidding I have just the two sons).

I have no photography training except for "on the job training." After countless bad images you learn what to do and not to do. I have a point and shoot camera (Canon SX40) and am pleased that some of my pics turn out as well as the thousand dollar cameras. I do believe photography is the person holding the camera and not the camera.

I love to take wildlife pictures and sunsets (but only manly sunsets). They dont pose, dont hang around long, and very seldom cooperate, makes it interesting. I also like to take pictures of my sons, but they cooperate less than the animals do. I occasionally get bored and branch out or expand my photographic range. This doesnt always work but keeps me sane and that is good for everyone.

Im inspired by many things. I love music (mostly country both old and new along with Kid Rock and Eminem.). I am intrigued by famous paintings (especially the abstract ones, as most people think they could do that, they cant). I LOVE famous quotes...I've said a few of my one but no one follows me around and writes down what I say so you probably will never see or hear them. I love stand up comedy...Mitch Hedberg (RIP Mitch), Brian Regan, Rodney Carrington, & Jerry Seinfeld just to name the main ones.

All comments welcome and appreciated as I am always trying to get better and learn new techniques.

Feel free to add me as a contact and if we have similar interests I will add you as well. I dont argue politics or religion on my stream, those are personal opinions. I do "clean house" occasionally, which means if you are a contact and havent posted a new pic in months or commented on mine in months, you will be removed. I try to comment on as many of my contacts pics as possible but if you upload by the handful, I will comment on a few of them. IF YOU FAVORITE ONE OF MY PICS AND WHEN I LOOK AT YOUR STREAM IT SAYS YOU HAVE NOTHING AVAILABLE TO ME, THEN YOU WILL BE BLOCKED.

**All images are property of Studio XII (Aaron Altenthal) and may not be used in anyway without prior consent. All rights reserved.**