As a retiree, I enjoy macrophotography, my passion since as a teenager I discovered that I could reverse a lens, tape it on a camera, and see a new world. I studied in the 60's with Len Gittleman, a student of Aaron Siskind. Much later, entry into the world of digital photography was challenging but rewarding. Workshops with David Hagerman, George DeWolfe, Jim Nickelson, and Andrew Ilachinski have helped me hone my skills, for which I am very grateful. For galleries of my photographs, please visit my website, www.brootphoto.com.