All of my images are my copyrighted property. Under NO circumstance is ANY person or entity allowed to use ANY of my photos without my expressed written permission. I'm quite flexible, but a request with description of purpose is absolutely required. This is non-negotiable.

By fact that this notice is presented here, all entities acknowledge acceptance of the rights I retain to all of my images. NO ONE IS ALLOWED TO PROFIT FROM MY IMAGES WITHOUT MY PARTICIPATION AND CONSENT. Thank you. (This has been printed and filed.)

QUOTES:

"A true photograph need not be explained, nor can it be contained in words." - Ansel Adams

"The camera is an instrument that teaches people how to see without a camera." - Dorothea Lange

"When words become unclear, I shall focus with photographs. When images become inadequate, I shall be content with silence." - Ansel Adams

"It's not what you look at that matters, it's what you see." - Henry David Thoreau

"All art is autobiographical" - Federico Fellini

"The photographs that excite me are photographs that say something in a new manner; not for the sake of being different, but ones that are different because the individual expresses himself." - Harry Callahan

"You don't take a photograph, you make it." - Ansel Adams

"Life was meant to be lived, and curiosity must be kept alive. One must never, for whatever reason, turn his back on life." - Eleanor Roosevelt

MYSELF:

I'm a very visual person, so photography fits me well and has since I was quite young. I especially love how my vision has become more in tune to my surroundings as I get more into the images I catch. I just see more of the world that surrounds me and I so love that. This is just another extension of my life long interest in art. I draw, sculpt, design/build furniture and write prose. It's all just a hobby though, as my money making ventures are in the metals industry where I'm in sales management. Those who know me ... know that I work hard so that I can play well.

A camera (I now have 3) is my constant companion and I share the visual part of my world to those who care enough to visit and see and comment. Sooooo, many thanks to all who look and especially make comments. I do want to know what you think. I like to believe I get lucky and catch some luscious gems ... once in a while at least.

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If you choose to "follow" me yet make no effort to comment on my images, I will BLOCK you!