A waterfowl and wildlife photographer that enjoys hiking and photographing the outdoors along with my English Setter Emma. I have been photographing since the summer of 2016 when I retired after 35 years working as an aerospace engineer. I am actively involved as a volunteer with Ducks Unlimited currently serving as the Michigan State Policy Chair and as the Region 3 Vice President. I am also fortunate to serve on the DU Board of Directors. My passion for the outdoors and nature hopes to capture moments that can be shared with others and encourage them to be involved and give back to conservation missions and leave the outdoors in a better place for future generations.

Born and raised in Missouri, I still go back to capture photos of wildlife and waterfowl and spend time in the east central part of the state near Elsberry, Missouri. I have a passion and a sense of pride for this area that I spent time in while growing up and attending school. I hope to return shortly and live there once again near family and friends.

All images in my photostream and albums are copyright © Art of Nature Images (Dave Bowers Wildlife Photography) and may not be used in any manner without my express written permission except for those groups that have consent from me and previously agreed upon and documented. All rights reserved.

DSLR Master of photography

Backups in the camera bag are the Nikon D3200 body and the Nikon Coolpix P900 along with a variety of Nikon and Sigma lenses